24K views · Mar 10, 2009 · 1:31 · 0 HN recommenders · 4 mentions · discussed 2014–2020
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.
Why Hacker News points people here: Cited as a joke or mild criticism of institutional safety culture at Los Alamos.
“Despite two weeks of videos like this [1], managers think it's ok”
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] this video
“Los Alamos National Lab's infamous music video to encourage people to use handrails when they're on the stairs”
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: this video
“Los Alamos National Lab has been setting its sights a little lower these days”
Unfortunately, Los Alamos National Lab has been setting its sights a little lower these days: "How to use the stairs" this video Nothing a little federal cash can't fix, though: "The Los Alamos National Laboratory Slip Simulator Experience" link
“I recommend you review this safety video.”
If you work at, or are planning to visit Los Alamos National Lab, I recommend you review this safety video. this video
