How to use the stairs

gmc740 HN recommenders · 2014–2020
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A short Los Alamos National Laboratory safety video on how to use stairs, including handrail advice in a music-video style. It was posted as an example of government spending.

Cited as a joke or mild criticism of institutional safety culture at Los Alamos.

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@jessriedel2014 · in “Do Workplace Wellness Programs Save Employers Money?”

Luckily there's a fix for that too. Behold, Los Alamos National Lab's infamous music video to encourage people to use handrails when they're on the stairs: [VIDEO]

@jessriedel2015 · in “The Los Alamos Primer: The Introductory Course for Scientists at Los Alamos”

Unfortunately, Los Alamos National Lab has been setting its sights a little lower these days: "How to use the stairs" [VIDEO] Nothing a little federal cash can't fix, though: "The Los Alamos National Laboratory Slip Simulator Experience" [LINK]

@yoloswagins2017 · in “A Critical Problem: Safety at Los Alamos”

Incredibly irresponsible, and exceedingly hypocritical. Before you can start work, Los Alamos National Labs requires an inordinate amount of safety training. Despite two weeks of videos like this [1], managers think it's ok to make their reports risk the fate of Slotin. [1] [VIDEO]

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@tmearnest2020 · in “How Harold Lloyd Filmed "Safety Last!"”

If you work at, or are planning to visit Los Alamos National Lab, I recommend you review this safety video. [VIDEO]