Barriers Against Unknown HazardsThe Flu

Collider-Accelerator Department11-10-2009

Take 5 for Safety

Some Barriers For Injury Prevention From Unknown Hazards Barriers to Protect Against Unknown Hazards

Re-doing accelerator safety analyses every 5 years Re-doing JRAs and FRAs every three years Performing documented work planning (procedures, permits, safety

committee reviews) Obtaining feedback from workers (surveys, WOSH Committee, discussions

during work observations) Worker planned work (from SBMS SA):

- From Step 3+ …?+ Are conditions appropriate for work to proceed? + If at any time the worker is unaware of answers to the above questions he/she

should suspend work and contact his/her supervisor or ESH Coordinator for assistance

- From Step 4+ If the authorized work is not proceeding as planned, or new hazards are

introduced or identified, the worker must re-evaluate the work or initiate Stop Work Authority if imminent danger exists

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Influenza – New York State

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Influenza Type

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New York State Department of Health Advice

Everyone should get vaccinated against seasonal flu, which is expected to circulate along with the new H1N1 flu

Get the new H1N1 vaccine as soon as it is available to you

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer

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