Accelerator Handbook

Interlock Rules

1. A safety interlock shall not be used to turn off the Accelerator and/or beam, except in an emergency, or when testing the safety interlock. Routine shutdown shall be done following normal operating procedures and normal controls.
2. No Operator will intentionally bypass a safety interlock.
3. Discovery of a failed safety interlock or warning device will suspend all operations until that failure can be repaired.
4. If, for any reason, the TALC finds it necessary to intentionally bypass a safety interlock this action shall be:
   1. Authorized by the OU Radiation Safety Officer
   2. Recorded in the Electronic Logbook and emailed to all recipients
   3. Posted as a written notice at the Accelerator Control Console, and
   4. Terminated as soon as possible.