Safeguarding Science
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) is dedicated to safeguarding the safety and well-being of personnel, driving and implementing CERN’s Safety Policy, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and promoting environmental sustainability.
Our HSE field of work has a broad mandate that covers the establishment of our regulatory framework in matters of Safety, the provision of advice and support in matters of occupational health and safety, radiation protection, as well as environmental protection, with monitoring and reporting on the environmental impact of the Organization’s activities. In addition, the unit plays a proactive role in emergency preparedness and response, ensuring that CERN is equipped to handle any incidents efficiently and effectively, while continuously promoting a culture of safety and sustainability across the Organization.
FIRIA: Fire-Induced Radiological Integrated Assessment
- Develop a general methodology for assessing the fire-related risks present in CERN’s facilities, which may contain radioactive materials during their life service.
- Aims to refine the methodological and physical assumptions in use, supported by testing campaigns as necessary.
- Framework for conducting more precise risk assessments was established, which has facilitated the prioritisation of consolidation and activities and the assignment of material and human resources.
- Dedicated IT tools have been developed to automate the relevant analysis.
- Tools and methodologies are being actively applied for several CERN’s facilities, enhancing both safety and operational efficiency.
- Enhanced Safety Infrastructure: The FIRIA Project will provide the necessary knowledge as well as present a significant advancement in fire safety, particularly in environments involving radioactive materials.
- By developing a comprehensive methodology for assessing fire-related risks, the project is enabling CERN to move from a conservative, worst-case approach to a more precise, resource-efficient model.