How does the Web ESAF process work?
When an ESAF is submitted, the Beamline is notified by e-mail that a new form has been submitted. The APS Experiment Safety Review Board (ESRB) is also notified. Both the Beamline and the APS can make comments about experiment safety concerns. The system will notify the experiment spokesperson if the experiment and safety form are approved by both the Beamline and the APS. The Beamline and/or the APS will notify the designated On-Site Spokesperson if there are any safety concerns that need to be addressed. At the beginning of the experiment, the Beamline will print out a copy of the Experiment Authorization (EA) form and the Experiment Hazard Control Plan (EHCP) for signature verifying that all samples/materials are correct and all required safeguards are in place and have a Floor Coordinator post the EA form at the end of the beam line and the EHCP at the station were the experiment is being conducted. For experiments that involve only Remote and/or Mail-in users the ESAF system will
