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site access
To help streamline access for individuals coming on to the Batavia site after hours, changes to the Wilson Street gate hours of operation take effect Monday, May 22. The gate will be open from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for badged individuals entering the site. The gate will remain open 24/7 for anyone exiting the site. When the Wilson Street gate is closed, all Fermilab badged personnel can enter through the Pine Street gate 24/7 or the…
The group is working to ensure that access requirements for employees, users, affiliates and sub-contractors at both the Batavia, Illinois, and Lead, South Dakota, sites are clear, user-friendly and compliant with Fermilab policies.
The new Site Access Request Status page is now available. The page, which went into effect Friday, Jan. 20, will provide a straightforward way to review the current stage of an access request. This will help to cut down on communication among various offices regarding access request status and provide real-time information. Navigate to https://fermi.servicenowservices.com/access_request_status.do. In the “Request Number” field, enter the Requested Item number. The RITM can be found on the initial email sent upon submitting the request. Complete…
With updates to site access processes, it is essential to emphasize the importance of accurate information on access requests. Please read through the following carefully and reach out to access@fnal.gov for further information. Due to the ongoing trend of individuals selecting incorrect information in the access request form, such as the Fermilab affiliation, or entering inaccurate information, such as the home institution, tickets with incorrect information will be cancelled and the individuals will be asked to resubmit. Moving forward, any…
On March 28, the Batavia site reopened to the public for outdoor activities; the Lederman Science Center also reopened. An all-hands message was sent that included the following information: Prohibited public use of the Fermilab site includes operation of drones. Fishing, ice skating and dog walking/dog run are currently not allowed. All outdoor activities must take place on designated site paths, trails or roads. This also applies to employees, users and affiliates. Clarification Employees, users, affiliates and the public are not permitted…
The slides from the Dec. 2 work-related site access brown bag session are available for viewing (Services login required). A recording of the Dec. 2 work-related site access brown bag session is available for viewing (Services login required).
A recording of the Nov. 11 work-related site access brown bag session is available for viewing (Services login required). If you would like to attend an upcoming live session, please mark your calendars: Thursday, Nov. 18, from 1-2 p.m. CT Thursday, Dec. 2, from 1-2 p.m. CT Each one-hour session will cover site access for employees, users, affiliates, authorized guests, subcontractors and business visitors, as well as the following: The access process, including new requirements for various roles Fermilab’s vaccine…
Please note that the site access policy and procedure have recently been updated. We recommend that everyone read the updated documents. Both files can be found on the policies site https://policies.fnal.gov/ under the Safeguards and Security section. If you have questions regarding the changes please email access@fnal.gov.
We want to remind people regarding the Contingent Coordinator role and explain what to do if you are in this role. All personnel performing work at the lab are required to have a business purpose; therefore, a valid purchase order or agreement is needed for site access. The Contingent Coordinator (CC) role was developed to assist with the validation of sub-contractor information such as an active purchase order and site access dates. The old process, which allowed for any number…