A new state law, Senate Bill 1159, requires that the Lab reports to the state all cases of employees who have been on-site and tested positive for COVID-19. The Lab is not required to report any cases of a teleworker who tests positive for COVID-19 who has not come on-site, however, the Lab strongly urges […]
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UC Virtual Walks 2020
UC Walks is an annual System-wide Well Being Initiative that is coordinated by the wellness program at each campus and health system. UC Walks promotes wellness and an active lifestyle by encouraging faculty, staff, and retirees to complete 30 minutes of activity (walking, running, hiking, stair work, dancing, biking, etc.). The annual event took place […]
Purchasing Chemicals During Safe and Stable Status
While the Lab is in safe and stable mode, orders for chemicals must be postponed unless essential to ongoing operations. Services such as shipping, receiving, and deliveries to buildings are limited, and delivered chemicals may remain unattended in the absence of staff to receive them. Please follow this Lab guidance on purchasing, ordering, and storing […]
Smarter & Safer Chemical Purchasing
Berkeley Lab recently completed a comprehensive chemical inventory, which provided valuable insights into line processes, best practices, and the general utility of the Lab’s Chemical Management System (CMS). It also became apparent there is a cost of not correctly managing chemicals throughout their lifecycle. A Chemical Lifecycle Management working group is reviewing the Lab’s chemical […]
Video: Coronavirus Myth vs. Science
Seminar Replay – Coronavirus: Myth vs. Science Watch the replay of Lab Medical Director Timur Durrani’s recent brown bag session on coronaviruses and what you can do to keep yourself, your family, and your colleagues healthy. Hear what to do when you are traveling, when you should stay home, and what the Lab is doing […]
Latest Information On the Coronavirus
Information on the Coronavirus (2019-nCov) can be found here.
Coronavirus Spreading From Asia
Stay Well Tips: New Coronavirus Spreading From Asia The coronavirus that started in Asia has reached the United States and can spread rapidly since it is now known that the virus can spread from person to person. The virus started in Wuhan, China and has now appeared in several other countries. Passengers on flights coming […]
UC Walks June 14th
UC Walks is an annual Systemwide WellBeing Initiative program that is coordinated by the wellness programs at each campus and health system. UC Walks promotes wellness and an active lifestyle by encouraging faculty, staff, and retirees to take time out of their day to walk. The event also builds community and campus spirit throughout the […]
Personnel Accountability Drill – Thursday July 18th, 2019
On Thursday, July 18th, 2019, at 8:00 a.m., all Lab employees, affiliates, and contractors will receive a text message and email, followed by a phone call, from our emergency LabAlert system. The messages will request a reply from each individual asking them to respond with their status and whereabouts. You only need to respond once, […]
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