SLAC has implemented a policy of allowing 90 days for personnel to complete new training assignments. This policy is called Restricted Activity Periods. This change was made based upon a review of practices at other labs. Please work with your safety coordinator and supervisor to ensure that you have an understanding of your training requirements.

90 Days

When a new training is assigned in the STA, personnel will have a period of  90 days to complete their training before it is considered overdue.

This 90 day period applies to new training assignments only. It does not apply to refresher training. Learners will continue to receive a notice at 60, 30 and 15 days before required refresher training comes due.

Refresher training will be considered overdue once the due date passes. At that time, the restrictions become effective again (e.g., if your training on a Restriction Category 1 course is expired, you may not perform the related work activity until you are once again current on your training).

Activity Restrictions

A restrictive period means that even though you have 90 days to complete the training, the work related activity you are allowed to do during this period may be restricted. The level of activity restriction varies depending on regulations or SLAC policy governing the hazards mitigated by the training. For example, you may not under any circumstances work with radioactive material without the proper training but you will be allowed to work at a computer until you receive the appropriate ergonomics training.

The Restricted Activity Categories are:

1. Due to the level of the hazard, the worker cannot undertake the related activity until they have completed this training and if there is a recertification period, must remain current.
2. Training must be completed before the related activities can be performed without close direct supervision and if there is a recertification period, must remain current.
3. No restriction

To determine which of these restrictions apply to a particular training program, please see the Activity Restrictions section of the ESH Course Catalog.