ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY

Safety rules for the domain of Environmental Safety

Safety rules according to the new classification

None.

Safety rules according to the old classification

Safety Instruction IS 32 - Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) (1986) en fr
Rules for the safe use of PCB and for the elimination from CERN in a controlled and safe manner, to conform to the legislation of the Host-States.

IS 43 - Asbestos - Dangers and precautions (2003) en fr
The purpose of this safety instruction is to remind the CERN personnel of the safety instructions prohibiting the use of asbestos, of those concerning the management of asbestos in situ and those governing activities entailing a risk of exposure to asbestos.

Safety Instruction IS 49 - Avoiding chemical pollution of water (2002) en fr
This instruction gives a definition of chemical pollution and examples of common water pollution hazard. It explains the role of the SC services in matters of the environmental protection, lists the activities and circumstances that may lead to pollution. It outlines practical measures to be obeyed to prevent pollution and instructs how to behave when pollution or leakage of polluting liquids is observed or believed. Finally, it explains legal aspects of water pollution, including INB regulations, and addresses liaisons with the Host States in matters of environmental protection.

In case of contradiction between Safety rules established according to the classification of SAPOCO 42 version February 2003 (old classification) and Safety rules established according to the classification of SAPOCO rev. November 2006 (new classification) the latter prevail.

Other Documents of interest for the domain of Environmental Safety

Safety Bulletin 1999-01 - Handling of depleted uranium
A fire broke out in building 887 (the experimental hall EHN1) on the Prevessin site during dismantling work of an calorimeter of the NA34 experiment, containing 80 absorber plates made of depleted uranium (DU). The CERN Fire Brigade intervened immediately and estinguished the fire, while soon afterwards the Radiation Protection Group undertook all necessary measurements in the hall and subsequent actions to remove all traces of contamination. Although the incident had no consequences, the outcome could have been serious. This safety bulletin is intended to present the hazards posed by DU and gives recommendations for a safe handling.