Official news regarding the CERN Safety Rules: Storage of hazardous chemical agents (HCA)
Official news regarding the CERN Safety Rules: Storage of hazardous chemical agents (HCA) Written by: HSE Department — The CERN Safety Rules listed below have been published on the dedicated CERN website: The Safety Guidelines (SG) provide detailed instructions for the implementation of CERN Safety Rules. Compliance with a Safety Guideline provides a presumption of […]
On 2 September 2026, CERN announced updated safety rules regarding the storage of hazardous chemical agents (HCA). The guidelines, listed under Safety Guideline SG-C-1-0-1, offer detailed instructions for implementing CERN Safety Rules. Compliance with these guidelines is presumed to ensure conformity with the associated safety rule.
The revised Safety Guideline includes a complete update to chapter 9, which focuses on the storage of liquids. The chapter now distinguishes between specific technical requirements for installations classified for environmental protection (ICPE) in France and other installations, such as those not classified for ICPE. This distinction is crucial for addressing spill retention and other technical considerations.
In addition to the comprehensive revision of chapter 9, annex 1 has been added to the guideline. This annex provides a checklist of good storage practices to ensure the safe handling and storage of hazardous chemical agents. The CERN Safety Rules apply to all individuals under the authority of the Director-General and can be accessed through the provided link: http://www.cern.ch/safety-rules.
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