Health & Safety Orientation (HSO)

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Health Safety Orientation (HSO)
Health, Safety Environment Department
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Introduction Troubleshooting

• Health and Safety Orientation (HSO) is mandatory
  for all individuals who require unescorted access
  at the CLS facility and is a prerequisite for all
  HSE training.
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  clsuo_at_lightsource.ca or [phone]

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Outline

• Introduction
• Regulatory requirements
• Building access
• Emergency information
• Hazard identification
• Additional Resources

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HSO

• HSO is a prerequisite to all HSE Training.
• HSO is mandatory for personnel who require
  unescorted access into CLS Free Access Zone
• Visitors are not required to take this course but
  they must be escorted by a properly trained
  person at all times.
• Access to Controlled Areas within Restricted
  Access Zone requires additional training.
• HSO expires after 2 years, retraining will be
  required with option of testing out
  (challenging).
• Refresher HSO training will be required for
  significant changes in site operations or safety
  and regulatory requirements.
• Participants will demonstrate their knowledge by
  scoring 80 or more on a written examination.

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Completion of HSO

• Upon successful completion of HSO, you will
• Be qualified to access all areas designated as
  Free Access Zone.
• Be qualified to escort visitors within the Free
  Access Zone.
• Be issued an ID Badge and Security Access Card
• If required, be designated a NEW (Nuclear Energy
  Worker, as defined under CNSC). Contact HSE Dept.
  for further info.
• Be issued a TLD (Thermo Luminescent Dosimeter) to
  monitor your radiation dose exposures at the CLS
  facility.
• Attendance at HSO is documented on HSE training
  attendance database.

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Objectives of HSO

• This course will include
• Necessary information to safely evacuate the
  building.
• Information on the access zones, controlled areas
  and their associated hazards.
• Identification of main hazards at the CLS
  facility
• General HSE information and other HSE Training

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Module 1

• Introduction

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What is the Canadian Light Source (CLS)?

• The CLS facility is a national science research
  laboratory for the production of bright infrared,
  ultraviolet and X-ray light.
• The CLS is the only facility of its kind in
  Canada.
• Known as the Synchrotron Facility

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Who owns the CLS?

• The University of Saskatchewan (U of S) is the
  owner of the CLS facility.
• The U of S has established the Canadian Light
  Source Inc. (CLSI) to lead the construction
  project and to operate the facility upon
  completion.
• The CLSI is a not-forprofit corporation.

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CLSI Health Safety Environment
CLSI HSE DEPARTMENT
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Area Designations

• The CLS Facility is divided into Zones and
  Controlled Areas to regulate access and to ensure
  personnel safety
• Access to the CLS Controlled Areas depends on
  your requirement and training.
• The CLS Zone designations are
• Public Access Zone (PAZ)
• Free Access Zone (FAZ)
• Restricted Access Zone (RAZ)

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Access Zones

• Public Access Zone (PAZ)
• PAZ includes the lobby area within the CLS
  facility and areas outside the CLS facility.
• Free Access Zone (FAZ)
• FAZ includes areas where hazards are expected to
  be low.
• Restricted Access Zone (RAZ)
• RAZ encompasses all areas where there may be
  radiological and/or industrial hazards.
• Industrial Controlled Area (ICA)
• Radiological Controlled Area (RCA) which include
• Radiological Storage Area (RSA)
• High Radiation Area (HRA)

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Access Zones
First Floor
Second Floor
Free Access Zone
Industrial Controlled Area
Radiological Controlled Area
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Module 2

• Regulatory Requirements

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Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act
Regulations
Who is responsible for health and
safety? Everyone!!
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CLSI HSE Policy

• CLSI is committed to provide a safe and
  healthful working environment for all staff and
  to protect the general public and the environment
  from unacceptable risks
• Approved by CLSI Executive Director (2001 March
  31)
• Passed by CLSI Board of Directors (2001 June 26).

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Acts and Regulations

• The CLS is a federally regulated facility,
  licensed under the Canadian Nuclear Safety
  Commission (CNSC)
• Operating and construction licenses are posted on
  HSE Bulletin Boards.
• CLSI is required to comply with the
• CNSC Act Regulations
• Construction/operating license conditions
• Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Act,
  1993
• Saskatchewan Occupational Health Safety
  Regulations, 1996
• Other applicable health, safety and environmental
  laws
• Contact the CLSI HSE Department for further
  information.

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Saskatchewan OHS Act Regulations

• The Saskatchewan OHS (Occupational Health and
  Safety) Legislation states that the workers
  rights are
• to be informed of the hazards at the workplace
• to participate in the Occupational Health and
  Safety Program
• to refuse work which the worker believes is
  unusually dangerous
• to work in an environment free from harassment

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Saskatchewan OHS Act Regulations

• Under the Saskatchewan OHS legislation the
  workers responsibilities are
• to comply with all policies and procedures and
  perform work in a safe and healthy manner, with
  as little impact on the environment as possible
• to take an active role in promoting health and
  safety and protection of the environment
• to refrain from activities which may jeopardize
  the health and safety of others, or the
  environment

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Saskatchewan OHS Act Regulations

• The CLSI responsibilities under the Saskatchewan
  OHS legislation are
• to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work
  of all CLS personnel.
• to consult and co-operate with the Occupational
  Health and Safety Committee.
• to ensure CLS staff are not exposed to harassment
• to co-operate with any person exercising a duty
  imposed by the Act and Regulations.
• to comply with Occupational Health and Safety Act
  and Regulations.

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CLSI OHSC

• The CLSI OHSC (Occupational Health and Safety
  Committee) is formed to
• Help the CLSI identify, assess and control
  hazards
• Provide a channel of communication between the
  CLSI and CLS staff
• Conduct regular inspections
• Talk with CLS staff about their health and safety
  concerns
• Help the CLSI develop and monitor policies, plans
  and programs
• Participate in accident investigations and
  investigations of dangerous occurrences (called
  near misses)
• Meet to discuss concerns and make recommendations
  for corrective actions to discuss with CLSI

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CLSI OHS Membership

• Members
• Skeeter Abell-Smith (co-chairperson) 657-3574
• John Swirsky (co-chairperson) 657-3567
• Mohamed Benmerrouche 657-3514
• Jeff Cutler 657-3530
• Terry Johnson 657-3573
• Elder Matias 657-3551
• Dean Orosz 657-3575
• Mark de Jong 657-3532
• Reg Aupperle 657-3597
• Jon Stampe 657-3578
• Brian Yates 657-3563
• Matthew Dalzell 657-3739
• Grant Cubbon 657-3515

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Module 3

• Building Access

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Security

• Reception hours are Monday through Friday from
  800 to 1630.
• The main entrance to the lobby will be unlocked
  during these hours.
• All exterior doors are locked at all times except
  as noted above.
• Access to CLS Building and Radiological
  Controlled Areas are controlled using a Card
  Access System.
• The main entrances are monitored with a Closed
  Circuit Television (CCTV) System.
• Any security concerns should be reported to the
  HSE Department 227-3113 and Campus Security
  966-5555 immediately.
• NOTE Prefix with 9 if using CLS Phones.

Card Reader
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ID Badge, Access Card and TLD

• You will be issued an Identification Badge and a
  Security Access Card
• The Security Access Card will be programmed to
  give you access into the building and the Free
  Access Zone.
• If required, you will be issued a Radiation
  Dosimeter - Thermo Luminescent Dosimeter (TLD).
• The dosimeter will record your exposure to
  ionizing radiation.
• ID Badge, Security Access Card and TLD must be
  returned to CLSI User Office when your work is
  complete.

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Hazards

• Hazards are mostly confined to areas within RAZ
  (Restricted Access Zone) and may include
• Chemical/Biological
• Electrical/mechanical
• Cryogenic
• Radiological (ionizing and non-ionizing)
• Magnetic
• Physical such as Noise, Heights and Ergonomic

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Module 4

• Emergency Information

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Emergency Information

• Contact Info for specific emergencies
• Fire/Ambulance 9-911
• Security 9-227-3113/9-966-5555
• Oxygen Alarms 9-227-3113
• Hazardous material Spills 9-227-3113
• Saskatchewan Poison Centre 9-1-866-454-1212
• NOTE The prefix 9 is required when dialing from
  a CLS telephone.
• CLS Building Emergency Contact Info
• U of S Security 9-966-5555
• Health, Safety Environment 9-227-3113
• Mechanical 9-227-0759
• Electrical 9-230-2803

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Building Evacuation

• All personnel must leave the building when fire
  alarm sounds
• click to listen to the alarm
• Leave the building through the closest exit and
  assemble at the meeting area near the entrance to
  the Main Parking Lot (see Map next slide).
• During inclement weather, assemble at the
  Environment Canada Building or the Food Research
  Building (see Map next slide).
• Remain at the meeting area until the all clear
  signal is given by the CLSI Chief Warden.

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Building Evacuation Meeting Place
Meeting Area
Inclement Weather Meeting Place
Inclement Weather Meeting Place
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Incident/Accident Reporting

• An accident is an unplanned event which results
  in a fatality, injury, property damage or
  material loss.
• Reporting work injuries is an important key to
  allow the prompt correction of situations that
  could have a serious affect on the health and
  safety of the CLS staff, contractors, users, and
  visitors.
• A work injury is the result of any work-related
  event, such that a worker needs medical treatment
  or time away from work.
• Reporting of accidents or incidents (near misses)
  is a requirement under the Saskatchewan
  Occupational Health and Safety Act Regulations
  and the Workers Compensation Act.

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Injury Reporting

• If you are involved in an accident, the injury
  must be cared for immediately and you must inform
  your supervisor/CLSI Contact.
• Consult CLSI Incident/Accident Reporting
  procedure 11.7.55.2 for more details or contact
  CLSI HSE Department.
• For a minor injury
• Treat the injury
• Record the injury and treatment in the logbook
  located in a First Aid Kit or in the First Aid
  Room.
• Report the injury to your supervisor/CLSI Contact
• Major injury (requires medical attention)
• Seek and receive appropriate medical attention
• Report the injury to your supervisor/CLSI Contact
• Complete Accident/Incident Report form (Form No.
  11.11.52.2).
• Complete the Injury Report Form and Workers
  Compensation Forms (WCB).

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First Aid Supplies

• The first Aid supplies are kept in
• First Aid Closets - Room 1015 and Room 1060
• First Aid kits - placed at key locations
• If you use first aid supplies from the First Aid
  Closet or any of the kits, complete the First Aid
  Use Sheet.
• The First Aid Use Sheet will be reviewed in case
  there are complications with the injury and a
  claim has to be made to WCB. This record will
  confirm that the injury occurred at work and that
  you qualify for compensation.

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First Aid Closets

• First Aid supplies are located in Room 1015 and
  Room 1060 as shown below.

Room 1015
Room 1060
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Alarms
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Module 5

• Hazard Identification and Control

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Ionizing Radiation

• Radiation, simply defined, is energy transferred
  through space and matter.
• When radiation travels through a medium, it
  deposits (loses) some of its energy to the
  medium.
• Radiation doses to personnel during operations
  are primarily the result of secondary radiation
  caused by the beam striking a target, hardware,
  or shielding that surrounds the beam line.
• The beam pipes and other parts of the machine may
  become activated during operations. This residual
  activity is a major source of exposure.

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Ionizing Radiation - TLD

• TLD is short for Thermo Luminescent Dosimeter.
• TLD is used to monitor radiation exposure.
• TLD responds to most types of radiation in the
  same way as tissue.
• TLD at the CLS measures exposure to beta, X-rays,
  Gamma and neutron radiation.
• Information required to get a TLD
• First and last name, Date of Birth (DOB), SIN,
  Place of Birth, and Past dose history if
  applicable Contact User Office for more info.

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Ionizing Radiation

• TLD Dose Report
• Your quarterly dose report is available upon
  request from the CLSI HSE Department.
• You will be notified if your dosimeter records a
  radiation dose above the minimum detectable limit.

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Ionizing Radiation - EPD

• EPD is short for Electronic Personal Dosimeter
• EPD is used when immediate dose measurements or
  dose rate alarm functions are needed.
• The electronic dosimeter has a broad dose range
  and is very accurate.
• This dosimeter is issued to escorted visitors who
  require entry into Radiological Controlled Areas.

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Ionizing Radiation

• Assigned TLD and any other personal monitoring
  devices shall be worn on the waist or chest while
  in the facility.
• TLD must be stored in a designated location
  (badge rack in front lobby or west entrance) when
  not in use.
• Lost/Damaged TLD must be reported immediately to
  CLSI HSE Department.

TLD Storage Rack
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Chemical/Biological - WHMIS

• WHMIS stands for Workplace Hazardous Material
  Information System.
• WHMIS is a system designed to give employers and
  workers information about hazardous materials in
  the workplace.
• It is done by identifying and classifying the
  hazards in the workplace and ensuring consistency
  of information about hazardous materials.
• This information is given through the use of
  labels, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and
  worker training.

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Chemical/Biological

• The CLS facility has hazardous materials from all
  WHMIS classes.
• Chemical and biological materials can have
  serious health effects on a worker.
• The identity of these materials, the possible
  health effects and any special precautions are
  clearly spelled out on the labels or in the
  Material Safety Data Sheets.
• The Hazardous Materials Management Plan (Doc. No.
  11.12.55.1) will provide you with the information
  necessary for the proper storage, handling and
  disposal of chemicals.

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Cryogenic

• Liquid helium and liquid nitrogen are used in the
  Super Conducting Cavity in the Storage Ring and
  Cryogen-room.
• Liquid nitrogen is distributed to beamline
  enclosures and stations as required
• Liquid nitrogen fill station is located at the
  Loading Dock.
• These liquids are extremely cold and can cause
  severe frost-bite if you come into contact with
  them.
• They also have a high expansion ratio (1700) and
  can reduce the oxygen concentration in the air,
  creating an oxygen deficient atmosphere.

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Physical

• Noise
• The noise in mechanical rooms or around equipment
  can exceed the Provincial guidelines. The sound
  levels are measured and signs are posted as
  required.

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Physical

• Ultraviolet light
• UV light is produced during the welding process.
  Care must be taken to wear the proper eye and
  face protection while welding.
• Heights
• Working at heights above 3 meters requires you to
  be tied off.

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Physical

• Forklift
• The forklift traveling through the facility can
  be hazardous for anyone walking, the load being
  carried could restrict the vision of the
  operator. Operators must be certified to operate
  the forklift
• Crane
• The crane moving back and forth could be carrying
  loads and creating a hazard overhead. Operators
  must be certified to operate the Crane.

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Physical

• Vacuum/Compressed air
• The beam pipe is under a high vacuum. An
  implosion of a vacuum system can generate small
  flying objects.
• There are compressed air lines throughout the
  building.
• Machine shop
• Moving parts on equipment, welding, grinding and
  cutting are some of the hazards found in a
  machine shops.

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Electrical/Magnetic

• Electrical Fields
• The CLS uses high voltage and current to operate
  various power supplies.
• There are 4 main types of injuries
• Direct contact with electrical energy
• Electrical arcs
• Thermal burns
• Muscle contractions causing a worker to fall
• Magnetic Fields
• Exposure to magnetic fields of extremely low
  frequency may present a health risk.

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Ergonomic

• Ergonomics is the study of the interaction
  between you and your workstation.
• A workstation that doesnt adjust to your needs
  could cause serious injuries.

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Ergonomic

• Injuries can occur from
• Repetitive motions
• Forceful exertions
• Vibration
• Mechanical compression
• Sustained or awkward position
• Limitations on motion or action
• To prevent injuries
• Adjust your workstation to fit you
• Take needed breaks to allow for the movement of
  your joints
• Use equipment that is designed to reduce harmful
  effects of the activity

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Module 6

• Additional Resources

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Additional HSE Training

• General Industrial Training (GIT)
• If you need unescorted access in any Industrial
  Controlled Area then you will require GIT.
• General Radiation Training (GRT)
• GRT is mandatory for personnel who need
  unescorted access into the Radiological
  Controlled Areas but do not routinely enter these
  areas.
• GRT certified personnel are not allowed to work
  with radioactive material or perform radiological
  work.
• Access into the High Radiation Area or
  Radiological Storage Area requires approval from
  CLSI HSE Department
• Radiation Worker Training (RWT)
• RWT is required for individuals who will require
  regular access to RSA or HRA or anyone who could
  work with radioactive material or perform
  radiological work.

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Additional HSE Training

• Workplace Hazardous Material Information System
  (WHMIS)
• Is required for all workers who will be working
  with or in the close proximity of hazardous
  materials.
• Provide information on the safe use, handling,
  storage and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Crane and Forklift Operation
• Workers who operate the crane or forklift require
  the proper training. This training is delivered
  by an external instructor.
• First Aid and CPR Training
• Training is offered to all staff upon demand.
  This training is delivered by an external
  instructor.
• Beamline specific or other training

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Information

• HSE Documentation
• HSE Manual
• HSE Guidelines, Procedures and Forms are located
  in the Control Room and HSE Department.
• MSDSs are located in the area where you are
  working - A master copy is located in the HSE
  Department, Library and Control Room.
• HSE Staff
• For contact information click info button
• Links
• HSE Email mailtohse_at_lightsource.ca
• CLSI Website http//www.lightsource.ca/
• HSE Internal Web Site http//www/hse/

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