Since the Lab announced a new Emergency Leave Donation Program last week, over 1,900 leave hours have been donated for colleagues in need of additional leave for absences related to COVID-19 circumstances. The Lab has approximately 4,000 full-time employees who have had to adapt to these times the best they can. And even with the […]
COVID-19 Emergency Leave Donation Program
Given that some Lab colleagues may have nearly exhausted otherwise available options for paid time away from work, Berkeley Lab has established a temporary Emergency Leave Donation Program to let employees assist fellow colleagues in need of additional leave for absences related to COVID-19 circumstances. Employees are able to donate accrued vacation hours to a […]
ERGO Roundup
Ergo Update: Chairs, Purchasing, Asking for Help The Lab’s Ergonomic team has been working non-stop to make sure all employees can safely work from their telework location as we shelter-in-place. Because there was little time to prepare, the team had to research and write processes and policies to cover the unique situations employees faced while […]
Guidance for Obtaining Furniture for Employees During COVID-19 Shelter In Place
Employees who work from home do not universally own furniture that provides the level of ergonomic adjustability to meet that provided at the Lab. Background: Some employees who are working from home in response to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place situation may need furniture to address discomfort and/or work accommodation. Scope: This guidance applies to furniture during […]
EHS Ergonomics Guidance for Extended Shelter-in-Place
All employees should obtain their ergo items and monitor from their offices (with supervisor permission) and/or purchase allowable items that can be delivered to their homes. Procurement guidance is available. When using laptops, it is best to use a set up that includes a monitor, keyboard, and mouse. The reason is that prolonged direct use […]
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 […]
Purchase First Aid Kits Through eBuy
First aid kits, also known as Rescue One First Aid Kits, will no longer be furnished by Health Services. Instead, basic first aid kits will be available for purchase through the Lab’s eBuy system. The existing Disaster Trauma Kits are out of date, with most of the content expired. They should not be kept but […]
Lessons Learned from Laser Beam Exposure at Jefferson National Lab
A graduate student at Jefferson National Lab inspected the end of a laser fiber without realizing that the Class 4 laser (30 W) connected to the fiber was energized. Because the student was wearing goggles, there was no injury. However, the goggles showed visible damage, and without their protection, the student would have suffered a […]
Inspect Your Custom-Built Desktop Computers for Known Fire Risk
An internal, low-voltage power cable to a DVD drive in a custom-built desktop computer caught fire recently. The fire was limited to the computer, and the fire self-extinguished once the power cord was unplugged. The desktop PC parts, including the DVD drive, were listed or UL-recognized components. Fortunately, the employee was in the office, noticed […]
Know your numbers!
Health Services is offering a Wellness program called “Know Your Numbers”. With a simple finger stick, you will receive information on your cholesterol and blood sugar. Blood pressure, height/weight and BMI will also be measured to give you a personal health snapshot. For best results, fasting is recommended, and the total process takes about 15 […]
June is Men’s Health Month
Take steps to lead a healthy lifestyle and improve your overall health or encourage men that you know. Even small changes can make a big difference. Here are some tips for staying healthy: Get active – Join in on UC walks June, 14th at 11:30 AM at the Café. Eat a healthy diet and maintain […]
Emergency Training in Action Saves Choking Employee
Lab employee Mike Johnson put his Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) training to good use earlier this month when he assisted a fellow employee who was choking on a vitamin. “A co-worker, who had just taken several multivitamins, starting choking in front of me’” said Mike. “My co-worker tried to sip water but that didn’t […]
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, […]
Radiological Safety Training and the Consequences of Letting it Expire
If your training expires, you risk losing authorizations to perform work and access to controlled areas.
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