An Assessment of the Divisions of the Physical Measurement Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology Located in Boulder, Colorado Fiscal Year 2023 (2024) / Chapter Skim
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8 Overarching Themes, Key Recommendations, and Division-Specific Recommendations from This Assessment
8 Overarching Themes, Key Recommendations, and Division-Specific Recommendations from This Assessment
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The 2018 report that assessed the PML division and Boulder (NASEM 2018) , and the more recent National Academies' report Technical Assessment of the Capital Facility Needs of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NASEM 2023)
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The sub-panel that reviewed the Applied Physics Division recommended that the frequency of safety inspections be increased and that the PML leadership should reach out to major industrial companies for advice on improving laboratory safety. The Quantum Physics Division sub-panel identified laser safety as a particular concern and recommended that NIST and the University of Colorado Boulder jointly establish a clear and aggressive timeline for meeting American National Standards Institute laser safety standards.
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Large chemical and petrochemical companies, for instance, are widely recognized as having very high-quality safety programs and may be willing to share key aspects of their safety practices. Quantum Physics Division Recommendation 4-1: The National Institute of Standards of Technology's Office of Facilities and Property Management and appropriate University of Colorado leadership should work together to solve the serious JILA space, infrastructure, and safety problems.
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Time and Frequency Division Recommendation 6-1: The Time and Frequency Division should prioritize development of its Cs fountain primary frequency standards, its Sr+ secondary standard, or both to ensure that the National Institute of Standards and Technology can regularly contribute to international time scales. The division should ensure the continuation of its recent progress with the addition of new personnel to these efforts.
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