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This guide outlines the essential steps for new users training at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory. It describes the registration process, legal agreements, material delivery, and safety training requirements. Users will complete various core training courses, including orientation and safety education. Training verification methods are also outlined, such as the Experiment Authorization Report and Hazard Identification. This document is crucial for ensuring safe and efficient use of the APS facility by both U.S. and non-U.S. users.
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User Training at the Advanced Photon Source J.H. Vacca, S.W. Butala Presented at the DOE Accelerator Safety Workshop - BNL August 18, 2009
New User Process Steps Register with the APS User Office and receive approval to enter Argonne. (For non-U.S. citizens, special requirements apply and extra time is needed). A badge number is issued Apply for beam time. Establish a legal agreement between the sponsoring institution and Argonne National Laboratory to cover the research. Establish a user account to pay for supplies and services, or proprietary beam time (if necessary.) Arrange for delivery of samples/materials prior to arrival. Complete required safety documentation for the experiment, in advance. Complete all required training. Once training is complete, the user will receive a badge, which will allow site access at anytime. any time.
User Core Training Requirements APS Facility Core Courses available remotely via web interface: APS 101 - Advanced Photon Source User Orientation (5 year retrain) ESH 100U - Argonne National Lab User Facility Orientation (one time) ESH 223 - Cybersecurity Annual Education & Awareness (1 year retrain) ESH 377 - Electrical Safety Awareness Training (2 year retrain) ESH 738 - GERT: General Employee Radiation (2 year retrain) APS 2XX– Sector Orientation (where XX refers to the sector) Note: Sector orientation is given by beamline staff at the APS
Core Training Administration History • 1995 – lectures, handouts • 1997 – began CBT format • 2005 – began onsite web-based training • 2008 – began offsite web-based training
Additional Training Needs Analysis • Non-resident user training is determined by experiment safety analysis form (ESAF) response • Resident users (Argonne and non-Argonne employees) also use job hazard questionnaire (JHQ)
Hazard-Specific Training • Many courses are web-based • Some courses in lecture based format only • Practical factors training: • N2 user • RW-I • laser user • RGD user • Biosafety Awareness-II
Training Verification • ESAF review (ESH Coordinator, APS User Safety Officer, APS Bio-safety Officer, SME’s) • Experiment Authorization Report – must be signed at start of experiment and posted at beamline • Training Management System (TMS) documentation
Conclusions • All major user training issues resolved over APS’ 20 year operating experience • Facility requires full-time user support group • Each beam line requires an experiment liaison