With the spread of Omicron, COVID cases in the community are rising. Because Omicron is so highly transmissible, it is more important than ever to be sure that we follow the Lab’s COVID-19 safety protocols, including our continuing commitment to the Health Pledge. We have the tools to slow the spread of Omicron and other […]
New Way to Upload Secure Health Information
In the past, the primary method for sending Health Services any sensitive documentation related to your health was to mail, fax, or bring it to the clinic in person. In early 2020, a Google secure drive was established by the Lab’s cybersecurity team to address the growing business need for an electronic option as the […]
Acknowledge Vaccinated Against Flu If Coming to Lab Site
All employees who come to a Lab site need to be vaccinated against influenza. Employees working on site can confirm they are vaccinated in the Lab’s Occupational Health Record system (OHR). Employees who have badged into a Lab site in the last 30 days were sent an instructional email from the Occupational Health Record […]
Safety Tips for Navigating in Less Daylight
Daylight Savings Time has ended, which means it’s time to fall back again! Although we gained an hour of sleep, it now gets dark earlier and we have to consider nighttime safety, especially when navigating the roads and pathways at the Lab. More of the afternoon commute will be in the dusk or dark. According […]
Flu Vaccine Required for Employees Working at Lab Sites
All employees who come to a Lab site will need to be vaccinated against influenza. This policy does not apply to employees who are working away from a Lab site. This requirement follows a UC policy that requires the flu vaccination for employees working on site. Those who do not work on a Lab site […]
November is Movember!
November is Movember! Click here for more information
Registration Open for Flu Clinics for Onsite Employees
Flu vaccine clinics will be available on select dates at Health Services (B26) or Potter St. (B977). Flu vaccine is limited to only those employees, including any retirees, already working onsite. Registration is required. See the online portal for details, consent forms, and to register. Additional dates in November have been added (November 9, 11, […]
New Way to View COVID Testing Results
Beginning Wednesday, May 12, your results will now be available in the Lab’s new Occupational Health Record system at clinic.lbl.gov You will continue to schedule your COVID screening through our vendor, BasisDX. Click here for Covid Testing information, including scheduling if this is your first time utilizing BasisDx services. Please use these instructions to view […]
May is Stroke and High Blood Pressure Awareness Month
Know the Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke… Every Second Counts! Signs of Stroke in Men and Women Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially on one side of the body. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking, or difficulty understanding speech. Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes. Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, […]
COVID Vaccination Policy & Documentation
Update: Vaccination Documentation – If you have been vaccinated at one of the Lab clinics, your vaccination information is stored in the Lab’s occupational health record system, and no further action is needed. If you have been fully vaccinated from any other source, such as your health care provider or in a community clinic (one […]
New Portal for Health Services
Health Services is introducing a new tool that will make it easier for employees and affiliates to communicate securely with the medical professionals at the Lab. It replaces a mostly paper-based system of occupational health information. An electronic Occupational Health Record system at clinic.lbl.gov is available to all employees and affiliates. The portal provides communications […]
April is Stress Awareness and Alcohol Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness and Alcohol Awareness Month. Stress can be defined as any type of change that causes physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress is your body’s response to anything that requires attention or action. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), excessive drinking on a single occasion (known as […]
Upload Your COVID Vaccination Card
You can now upload your COVID vaccination card to the Lab’s new occupational health records system. Even if you don’t yet have your vaccine, you can go to clinic.lbl.gov and experience the new system as all employees have access. Other occupational health information will be added over time. Instructions On Uploading
Health Services Is Not Accepting Walk In Appointments March 1st or 4th
Health Services will be closed for walk-in appointments on: Monday, March 1 Thursday, March 4 Please call extension: 6466 to schedule an appointment.
February is American Heart Month!
Let’s focus on our hearts and health. Include healthy habits in your daily routines to reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke. Your heart is a muscle, the more exercise, and activity you do, the stronger and healthier it becomes. See the links below for some tips and facts about heart health, cardio fitness […]
January 2021 Fitness
Start your year off on a healthy note. Kaiser Permanente provides monthly tips for staying healthy and well. January’s topic is fitness. It’s good to find activities you enjoy and keep you moving whether you are walking, dancing, biking, or playing sports. Click here for Kaiser’s fitness flyer tips and more on fitness and exercise […]
Chemical Reduction Project Restricts Access to Some Lab Areas This Weekend
As part of the recent Chemical Reduction Project that identified no longer needed chemicals for disposal, the Lab Waste Management team will be working with a specialized vendor to treat the identified chemicals on site this weekend. After this step, the chemicals will be stored at the Lab’s permitted hazardous waste handling facility, with subsequent […]
Safety Reminder for Those Return to Lab Work
As researchers eagerly begin to return to the lab, safety should be a key consideration. One researcher, who had been away from the Lab for three months, spent several hours doing tube handling and pipetting their first day back in a lab. The next day the researcher repeated similar lab work. On the third day, […]
Holiday Electrical Safety Tips
With the coming holidays and decorations that come with them, it’s important to remember our basic electrical safety training (EHS0260) to prevent shocks, fire and to be energy conscious. Here are a few keys for home safety and when decorating for the holidays: Never leave candles or fireplaces unattended Only use NRTL approved electrical devices […]
Calling for Donations of Vacation Time to Help Colleagues Impacted by COVID-19
Since the Lab announced a new Emergency Leave Donation Program in July, over 2,400 leave hours have been donated for colleagues in need of additional leave for absences related to COVID-19 circumstances. With the expiration of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) at the end of December, schools being closed into 2021, and the […]
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