Tag: safety
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LS3 Safety Spotlight: be road safe
As CERN prepares for LS3, road safety – one of the nine newly approved CERN Safety Fundamentals – is more critical than ever. Increased traffic, movement of equipment and a higher density of people and vehicles across the site raise the risk of accidents. In 2024 and 2025, there were 210 reported road safety incidents
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Save the date! CERN Safety Day – 4 June: keeping ourselves and each other safe
Every day at CERN, we all face a variety of risks, from potential trips and falls to activity-specific hazards. Safety starts with you. On 4 June, join the HSE Department and collaborating teams at Restaurant 1 and in the Main Building for an interactive CERN Safety Day. Discover hands-on demonstrations on many topics, spanning electrical
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CERN welcomes new firefighters and advanced rescue vehicles
On the occasion of St Florian’s Day, the annual celebration honouring the patron saint of firefighters, CERN’s Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) welcomed four new firefighters – part of this year’s new intake – to its diverse team of 15+ nationalities, alongside two state-of-the-art vehicles. The ceremony was attended by CERN’s Director-General, as well as
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Pressure equipment safety: your responsibility, our priority
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. At CERN, pressure equipment such as vessels, piping and safety accessories is essential for both industrial and experimental activities. However, these systems also pose risks due to the energy they contain and the chemical hazards posed by their contents. In the interests of the safety of all personnel and installations, it
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4 February | Annual testing of sirens across Switzerland
The canton of Geneva authorities wish to remind you that the annual testing of sirens across Switzerland is taking place on Wednesday 4 February 2026 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. In Geneva, 116 sirens (a regular loud sound lasting one minute) as well as a “water alert signal” (for those living close to the
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Burglary and thefts in public places prevention campaign
Burglary and thefts in public places prevention campaign — The Swiss authorities warn of high risks of burglary during the holiday season. Risks can be considerably reduced by taking simple preventive measures: More information on the Republic and canton of Geneva website at : https://www.ge.ch/vol-cambriolage-dommage-propriete/cambriolages In the event of an incident in France, please refer