How to use the stairs

gmc74 · 23.8K views · 2009-03-10 · 1:31

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Overview

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.

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

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Satire & parody Arts & entertainment (other)

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tmearnest · 2020-07 · Joke / meme
If you work at, or are planning to visit Los Alamos National Lab, I recommend you review this safety video. [VIDEO]
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yoloswagins · 2017-06 · Criticism
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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jessriedel · 2015-07 · Joke / meme
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]
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