Implementation of ISM Implementation of ISM within a R&D User Facility within a R&D User Facility

Mark EngelhardW.R. Wiley Environmental & Molecular Sciences Laboratory

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W.R. Wiley Environmental & Molecular W.R. Wiley Environmental & Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL)Sciences Laboratory (EMSL)

EMSL is a world-class user facility the 200,000-square-foot facility has played host to visiting scientists,

professors, and other individuals from all 50 states and 30 countries who requested use of the facility's resources through a peer-review proposal process

provides integrated experimental and computational resources for discovery and technological innovation in the environmental molecular sciences to support the needs of DOE and the nation

provides access to the expertise of 200 scientific consultants in the areas of chemical, physical, biological, and computational sciences—and the availability of some of the world's most cutting-edge research equipment

EMSL houses 210 unique pieces of equipment in 85 laboratories. In FY ‘07 approximately 1000 proposals were submitted for the use

of EMSL capabilities.

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The Challenge of The Challenge of Performing Research SafelyPerforming Research Safely

Basic molecular research is conducted and cannot be easily standardized. Research often focuses on development of unique capabilities methodologies that solve scientific problems. It relies on the skill and knowledge of highly qualified staff working in a dynamic environment to identify hazards and implement appropriate controls on a real-time basis.In a user facility, staff from diverse cultures and backgrounds must quickly be assimilated into the safety culture for excellent performance.

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Enabling vs. Controlling Worker empowerment

Flexibility Based On Accountability Empowered = excellent

workers safety culture

Consensus-based Work Practices• People use

what they help create

EMSL uses EMSL uses an Integrated Operations System an Integrated Operations System

(IOPS)(IOPS)

DEVELOPEDby

WORKERS!

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IOPS enables researchers to work safely –

more efficiently & effectively

What is Integrated Operations? What is Integrated Operations? (IOPS)(IOPS)

PNNL’s approach and philosophy for implementing bench-level risk management controls in a facility.

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Personal responsibility for safetyPersonal responsibility for safety(trust but verify)(trust but verify)

Every worker at EMSL is personally responsible and accountable for safety.As part of the work agreement, workers must complete necessary training and qualification.Cognizant Space Managers (senior technical staff in the laboratory) implement and monitor conformance to requirements.Managers and subject matter experts support and assess operations.Assessment results are tracked and trended.

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IOPS is effective becauseIOPS is effective becauseit is Comprehensive it is Comprehensive and Worker Focusedand Worker Focused

Tailored Self-AssmtChecklists

Dynamically-generated checklists

based on hazards

Job-SpecificTraining

Training tailored to individual's work

requirements

ProcessWork Permits

Activity-specificControls

ProvideStd Work Practices

Facility-specificContent

IntegrateRisk ID &MitigationIntegrated with

other key information

systems

EngageWorkers

Interactive application environment using a collection of flexible

web-based tools

Safe WorkEnvironment

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Manager Dashboard and ReportsManager Dashboard and Reports

Real-time gauges for every manager’s orgDrill-down reports

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Conclusion – Bringing it all togetherConclusion – Bringing it all together

PNNL has developed innovative tools and a strong culture based on management responsibility and researcher empowerment to assure work planning and control is consistently performed for research activities. EMSL management is committed to assuring that research and development is performed safely by staff and the user community.EMSL staff and visiting users take personal responsibility for safety.