**Visitor Environment, Safety & Health Briefing**

![](media/image1.png){width="1.75in"
height="1.3944444444444444in"}Welcome to Sandia National Laboratories
(SNL). While at SNL, your health and safety, as well as the health and
safety of all Members of the Workforce (e.g., employees, contractors),
and the protection of our environment, are of utmost importance. By
entering SNL premises, you agree to become part of our team, to abide by
our Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) policy, principles, and
procedures, and to help ensure that everyone visiting or working at SNL
has a safe and healthful work environment.

The purpose of this briefing is to help you understand your roles and
responsibilities in ensuring the protection of people, the environment,
and SNL interests at all times. This briefing must be completed prior to
actual visitation or work activities.

**ES&H Policy**

SNL's ES&H Policy is to protect and preserve the environment, and to
ensure the safety and health of its Members of the Workforce, by
providing a place of employment that is, as much as possible, free from
recognized hazards that have the potential to cause physical harm to
workers.

**ES&H Principles**

-   All personnel (i.e., employees, contractors, and visitors) take
    responsibility and are accountable for ES&H performance at SNL;

-   All personnel operate from an unwavering belief that job-related
    injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents are preventable and
    unacceptable; and

-   Conducting oneself in a safe manner is a condition of working at or
    visiting SNL.

**Your ES&H Rights**

You have the obligation and authority to:

-   Refrain from participating in operations that are unhealthy, unsafe,
    noncompliant; and

-   Question, suspend, and report operations observed to be unhealthy,
    unsafe, noncompliant, or damaging to the environment.

> **REMEMBER: No job or activity is more important than our health, our
> safety, and the protection of our environment.**

**Your ES&H Responsibilities**

***[YOU]{.underline}*** are responsible for your safety at SNL, and are
expected to take an active role to ensure that you act safely at all
times while at SNL. As part of this, you have the following
responsibilities:

-   ![](media/image2.png){width="0.9166666666666666in"
    height="0.68125in"}***Be aware of your surroundings***, and all real
    and potential hazards \[your SNL supervisor, Host, Escort, or Sandia
    Delegated Representative (SDR) can help with this\].

-   ***Practice and promote safe behaviors and proper work practices***,
    and use good judgment.

**Your ES&H Responsibilities (Cont.)**

-   **Follow procedures** to ensure the protection of your safety and
    health, and that of other personnel at Sandia, the public, and the
    environment.

-   ![](media/image3.png){width="0.7944444444444444in"
    height="0.5694444444444444in"}Always **consult and involve your SNL
    Point of Contact, Host, Escort, or SDR** (as applicable) when
    planning work, analyzing the associated hazards, and identifying
    appropriate controls for your visit or work activity.

-   **Obey all signs and barriers**.

-   **Refrain from entering areas where ES&H hazards exist** (or could
    exist) unless under suitable escort ([if]{.underline} allowed); or
    trained and qualified to enter.

-   ![](media/image4.png){width="0.7986111111111112in"
    height="0.9930555555555556in"}**DO NOT perform activities involving
    actual or potential ES&H hazards** (e.g., electrical, radiological,
    confined space, lasers, pressurized systems, mechanical systems,
    etc.) unless appropriate hazard-specific training has been
    successfully completed, and the activity has been properly
    authorized.

-   **Use Personal Protective Equipment** (PPE) that is required to
    protect you from hazards.

-   **Refrain** from participating in unsafe operations. If you believe
    you are observing work conditions or operations that represent a
    hazard to those performing the work or to others in the area, then
    you may suspend work by taking the following actions:

    -   Indicate your concern to the person(s) performing the work;

    -   ![](media/image5.png){width="1.2055555555555555in"
        height="1.4520833333333334in"}If a concern isn\'t alleviated by
        explanation or other means provided by the person(s) performing
        the work, tell the person(s) to suspend the work activity until
        that person\'s manager, or that contractor\'s SDR, directs them
        to restart their work;

    -   Whether the work continues or not, inform the following Members
        of the Workforce so they can take appropriate follow-up action:

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-   Appropriate SNL manager

-   ES&H Coordinator

-   Sandia Delegated Representative (SDR) (if applicable)

-   Space/equipment owner

> If one of the individuals listed above can not be contacted
> immediately, call the non-emergency hotline (SNL/NM: 844-6515; SNL/CA:
> 294-3724) to report the concern.

-   **Do not** **consume food or beverages** in a restroom or in any
    area exposed to toxic materials:

    -   No eating, drinking, smoking, gum chewing, or applying cosmetics
        in areas where laboratory chemicals or hazardous materials are
        present;

    -   No storage of food/beverages in storage areas or refrigerators
        also used for chemical laboratory operations.

-   **Do not** **consume tobacco**. SNL policy prohibits the use of any
    tobacco products on SNL property.

-   As applicable, remain with your Host/Escort at all times. Your
    Host/Escort is a valuable resource to help ensure your safety while
    at SNL.

**Emergency Response**

![](media/image6.jpeg){width="1.8333333333333333in"
height="1.3840277777777779in"}**[Medical Emergency]{.underline}**:

-   **Call 911 or the site emergency number from the nearest landline
    telephone**. If you are using a cellular phone at SNL/NM, call (505)
    844-0911.

-   If you are using a cellular phone at SNL/CA, call (925) 294-2222.

**[Non-Medical Emergency]{.underline}**:

-   Alert others of the danger:

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-   ***[If]{.underline}*** the situation warrants, [and]{.underline} it
    is feasible/safe to do so, take your keys and personal items.

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-   Leave the building/danger area via the nearest safe exit/route:

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-   *As applicable, stay with your Host/Escort!*

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-   From a safe location, call the site emergency number:

+---------------------+------------------------------------------------+
| **[Locat            | **[Phone]{.underline}:**                       |
| ion]{.underline}:** |                                                |
+---------------------+------------------------------------------------+
| SNL/NM (within      | 911 or 844-0911 (cellular)                     |
| KAFB)               |                                                |
+---------------------+------------------------------------------------+
| SNL/CA              | 911 or 294-2222 (cellular)                     |
+---------------------+------------------------------------------------+
| TTR                 | 911                                            |
+---------------------+------------------------------------------------+
| KTF                 | 335-5611 or 0 (emergency)                      |
|                     |                                                |
|                     | 9-335-4333 (fire)                              |
|                     |                                                |
|                     | 9-335-4523 (bomb threat)                       |
+---------------------+------------------------------------------------+

-   Go directly to the designated evacuation assembly area or other safe
    location (as instructed):

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-   *As applicable, stay with your Host/Escort!*

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-   Do not re-enter the building until authorized to do so by emergency
    response personnel.

**For more information about SNL's ES&H policy, principles, and
procedures, and how they apply to your activity at SNL, contact your SNL
Point of Contact, Host, Escort, or SDR.**

![](media/image7.png){width="1.1041666666666667in"
height="0.8833333333333333in"}**General Vehicle, Motorcycle and Bicycle
Safety**

-   Vehicle and motorcycle drivers **must** have a valid state driver\'s
    license in their possession.

-   Privately owned vehicles operated on SNL-controlled premises
    **must** have a valid vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

-   Seat belts **must** be worn at all times while on-site.

-   Drivers and bicycle riders **must** comply with all traffic signs
    (e.g., stop signs, yield signs, etc.).

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-   Drivers **must** adhere to the posted speed limits:

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-   **25 MPH while on Kirtland Air Force Base (unless posted
    otherwise)**;

-   **15 MPH inside the Technical Areas (unless posted otherwise)**;

-   **10 MPH in parking lots (posted or not)**.

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-   Drivers and bicycle riders **must** yield the right of way to
    pedestrians at marked crosswalks.

-   Drivers and bicycle riders **must** yield the right of way to
    emergency and security response vehicles when such vehicles approach
    from any direction using flashing lights and/or sirens.

-   ![](media/image8.png){width="1.0in"
    height="0.8145833333333333in"}Drivers and riders must **not** wear
    portable headphones, earphones, or other similar devices.

-   **No cell phone use** while driving, unless using a hands-free
    device.

-   Helmets **must** be worn while riding bicycles, motorcycles, or
    scooters on-site.

-   Bicycles **must** operate in single file on the far right side of
    the roadway.

-   Vehicles **must** be parked in designated parking areas only.

![](media/image9.jpeg){width="0.75in" height="0.75in"}**General
Pedestrian Traffic Safety**

Drivers need to see you to avoid you. Cross the road at a point where
you can be clearly seen. Avoid crossing between parked cars. Never
*assume* drivers have seen you. Always use caution! Never step into
oncoming traffic and expect that the vehicle will yield the right-of-way
to you.

-   Whenever possible, cross at intersections. Yield to all vehicles
    when crossing a roadway at any point *other* than within a marked
    crosswalk. \[[Note]{.underline}: Most pedestrians are hit by cars
    when they cross the road at places other than intersections.\]

-   Follow all posted traffic signs, markings, and patterns (including
    traffic-related signs in construction zones), and observe all
    traffic rules.

-   Walk on sidewalks (whenever available) and use crosswalks. If you
    *must* walk on a road without sidewalks, walk facing traffic.

-   Do not wear portable headphones, earphones, or other similar devices
    while jogging or walking in a traffic environment.

-   Wear sensible shoes for walking (or jogging) around SNL property.
    During winter months in cold climate areas, be especially careful
    when walking about. Watch for (and avoid whenever possible) walkways
    or other areas covered with ice.

![](media/image10.png){width="1.3854166666666667in"
height="0.8645833333333334in"}**ES&H Resources**

-   SNL ES&H Manual:
    [*http://www-irn.sandia.gov/corpdata/esh-manuals/mn471001/m001toc.htm*](http://www-irn.sandia.gov/corpdata/esh-manuals/mn471001/m001toc.htm)

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-   **Chapter 1**, *Introduction to ES&H,
    <http://www-irn.sandia.gov/corpdata/esh-manuals/mn471001/c01toc.htm>*

-   **Chapter 2**, *Cross-Cutting ISMS Elements,
    <http://www-irn.sandia.gov/corpdata/esh-manuals/mn471001/c02toc.htm>*

-   **Chapter 23**, *Contracted Activities,
    <http://www-irn.sandia.gov/corpdata/esh-manuals/mn471001/c23toc.htm>*

    -   Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) Description,
        <http://www-irn.sandia.gov/corpdata/eshisms/eh000.htm#2.1>

    -   Division ES&H Coordinators:
        [h*ttp://www-irn.sandia.gov/corpdata/liwg/Names_Numbers/diveshcoord.htm*](http://www-irn.sandia.gov/corpdata/liwg/Names_Numbers/diveshcoord.htm)

    -   Center ES&H Coordinators:
        <http://www-irn.sandia.gov/corpdata/liwg/Names_Numbers/ctrcoord.htm>

    -   ES&H Customer Support Teams (ES&H Subject Matter Experts):
        [*http://www-irn.sandia.gov/corpdata/liwg/Names_Numbers/custsupptop.htm*](http://www-irn.sandia.gov/corpdata/liwg/Names_Numbers/custsupptop.htm)

**If you do not have direct access to the above resources, contact your
SNL Point of Contact, Host, Escort, or SDR.**