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Director’s Message: Improving how we work

Mar 29, 2018

Our laboratory has a long history of outstanding research, innovation and collaboration. We want to be known for next-generation research and science, exemplary operations and an outstanding work environment with great people and teams. Of late, our safety record has cast a shadow on our ability to execute our mission. Last month, I wrote to … Read More »

12BIS and CPA team receives February 2018 Gold Spot Awards

BIS and CPA team receives February 2018 Gold Spot Awards

Mar 26, 2018

In February 2018, Joseph Keslin (BIS), Shari MacGregor (BIS), Madonna Pence (BIS), Kerri Schroeder (BIS) and Betty Waterman (CPA) received Gold Spot Awards for their efforts to organize, revise, edit and correct Argonne’s new Electrical Safety Manual.

The team, led by Pence, devoted numerous hours since early fall 2017 to take on the task … Read More »

13Claybourne White (PSC) receives February 2018 Gold Spot Award

Claybourne White (PSC) receives February 2018 Gold Spot Award

Mar 22, 2018

In February, during the last severe snowstorm of the season, Claybourne White (PSC) assisted the Advanced Photon Source (APS) in providing continuity of operations by superintending facility users’ safety overnight.

The APS operates on a 24/7 basis, and users visiting the lab often stay at the Guest House. Thus, they can remain safely on site … Read More »

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Controlled burns on site March 22

Mar 21, 2018

Depending on weather conditions, prescribed burns may be held on site today in the 600 Area and south of the 200 Area.

The burns help to promote the health of native plants, eliminate unwanted exotic plants and reduce the probability of wildfires.

Burns are conducted only on days that meet certain weather criteria, including wind … Read More »

15Safety share: Avoid a white-knuckled commute at Westgate

Safety share: Avoid a white-knuckled commute at Westgate

Mar 21, 2018

Avoid a white-knuckled commute and antacids for breakfast! If you take I-55 north to Lemont Road to enter through Westgate in the morning, you may want to consider taking an alternate route in order to avoid potential traffic safety risks. Three alternate routes are mapped out, and turn-by-turn directions are listed below.

Alternate Route … Read More »

16February 2018 Spot Award recipients

February 2018 Spot Award recipients

Mar 16, 2018

Several Argonne employees received on-the-spot recognition for displaying positive safety and/or quality assurance initiative during the month of February 2018.

Gold Spot Award recipients Tod Cervenka (FAC) Stephanie Kendzora (HRS) Joseph Keslin (BIS) Jie Liu (AES) Shari MacGregor (BIS) Christina Miller (NST) Glenn Moonier (AES) John Pearson (MSD) Madonna Pence (BIS) Jerry Rice (AES) Johnny … Read More »

17Bruce Hoster and Steven Macewko (FAC) receive January 2018 Gold Spot Awards

Bruce Hoster and Steven Macewko (FAC) receive January 2018 Gold Spot Awards

Mar 15, 2018

Bruce Hoster (FAC) and Steven Macewko (FAC) put forth extraordinary effort, expertise, precision and care in successfully executing repairs to a critical part on a Klystron assembly at the Advanced Photon Source that was severely damaged. This apparatus is used to produce up to 1 MW of radio frequency and is worth more than $1 million. Without … Read More »

18Timothy Donnelly (BIS) receives January 2018 Gold Spot Award

Timothy Donnelly (BIS) receives January 2018 Gold Spot Award

Mar 13, 2018

On Jan. 24, 2018, Timothy Donnelly (BIS) received a Gold Spot Award for providing outstanding care for fellow employees.

On a cold day after a heavy snowfall, the Building 240 parking lot and sidewalks were covered with a layer of ice. This presented hazardous conditions to drivers and employees walking to the building. Donnelly had … Read More »

19Damon Simpson receives December 2017 Gold Spot Award

Damon Simpson receives December 2017 Gold Spot Award

Mar 9, 2018

Central Shops tackled a project in Building 308 that involved the successful fabrication and installation of more than 120 feet of piping.

Simpson, a highly skilled fabricator and welder, led and supervised the installation, and quickly noticed that the previously drafted assembly procedure did not consider two critical safety aspects. The first was that per American … Read More »

20Winter ain’t over ‘til it’s over

Winter ain’t over ‘til it’s over

Mar 9, 2018

The Argonne community can’t get complacent about weather-related slips and falls just yet. On average, there’s still another 5.5 inches of snow on tap for the Chicago area. According to the National Climatic Data Center:

We can expect an average of 4.3 days of snowfall in March, bringing 5.6 inches. The season’s last snowfall typically … Read More »

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