Accelerator Safety Workshop SLAC OFFICE OF SCIENCE Accelerator Safety Workshop SLAC Summary and Path Forward August 17-19, 2010 Scott L. Davis Accelerator Safety Program Manager – SC- 31.1 Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy
Accelerator Safety Summary Accomplishments: Previous Year’s Workshops Position Paper – Defending the Order and Guide Chicago “Lock-In” Technical Papers Draft Order (420.2C) SLAC Workshop Collaboration: Bringing together a group of people interested in working toward a common goal. SC-NNSA-HSS-GC Goal: Ensure the Department’s Accelerator Safety Program and Accelerator Community have the necessary guidance to operate our facilities safely and efficiently
Path Forward Workshop Outcomes Challenges: Break-out Group Reports Help define needed improvements Should represent the general consensus of the group Team building / communication Challenges: Complete Order revision and approval Begin the process of reviewing and revising the Guide. Continue using Workshops to improve our Program Is the Accelerator Safety Program included in the Contractor Assurance System?
Proposed Guide Revision Schedule Sept./November 2010 – Guide Technical Teams and Assignments November/December 2010 – Develop a schedule with milestones January/August 2011 - Establish protocols for Technical Teams and Reporting April 2011 – Identify venue and hold a Guide Development work session August 2011 – Present Draft Guide at Accelerator Workshop December 2011-Submit DOE Guide 420.2-1 to Revcom Jan./Feb. 2012 - Guide Comment Resolution March 2012 - Submit New Guide to DRB April 2012 - Deputy Secretary Approval As always – Schedule subject to change
Accelerator Safety Program Provoking Thought! Accelerator Safety Program ANSI Standard for Accelerators Accelerator Safety Officers Accelerator Safety Review Committee Order Interpretations Process for Interpretations
Closing Remarks Accelerator Safety Workshop – SLAC Leave here with a general consensus and understanding on direction Great forum and venue in sharing of ideas, comments and concerns Prepare and Organize our efforts for improving the Guide Next workshop Workshop feedback Thank you all very much for attending!