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COVID Vaccination Attestation Due Jan. 1
If you work at a Lab site, you must acknowledge you are up-to-date with your COVID vaccination or decline to receive it by completing an attestation by Jan. 1 in compliance with the UC vaccination policy. No proof of vaccination is required. Represented employees should consult their collective bargaining agreement for information on COVID vaccination. Those […]
Self Scheduling at Health Services (Medical Surveillance)
Effective December 1, employees currently due for medical surveillance may self-schedule appointments in the Lab’s online health portal. Appointments for flu vaccinations are also available for self-scheduling. Simply log in at https://clinic.lbl.gov and click on “My Appointments.” If you have any questions or experience any issues with scheduling, please contact Health Services at 510-486-6266. (option […]
Winter Wellness
Join Health Services and Healthy & Well at LBNL this Holiday Season for 4 weeks of healthy eating, moving, thinking and being with Winter Wellness Bingo! Sign up here. Kicks off with a launch on Giving Tuesday 11/28 and runs through 12/22, then join us in the new year for a celebration of your commitment […]
Flu Attestation Required by Dec. 1
Lab employees who plan to work on site during the influenza season, November through April 30, 2024, must acknowledge they have either received an annual flu vaccination or decline to receive it by filling out an attestation form in the Occupational Health Record (OHR) system by Dec. 1. This complies with the UC vaccination policy. […]
Labs See Benefits of RFID Technology, Accurate Chemical Inventories
Beginning earlier this year, chemical owners at LBNL began transitioning to RFID technology to maintain their chemical inventories in the Chemical Management System (CMS). The process includes a wall-to-wall chemical inventory reconciliation to ensure all containers are accounted for accurately in CMS and have been RFID tagged. While this process requires some effort up front, […]
Emergency Hearing Aid Battery Program
In acknowledgment of Disability Awareness Month, Health Services, in collaboration with the All Access ERG, is pleased to announce the return of the Emergency Hearing Aid Battery Program. Should your hearing aid battery fail during the day, please stop by Health Services at B26 for a new pack to get you through. Hours are between […]
October is Biosafety Awareness Month
For this year’s Biosafety Awareness Month, our theme is revisiting the basics of biological work review. Refresh your knowledge of the roles and responsibilities involved in reviewing biological work by consulting this year’s poster. Biosafety is a team sport, and you are an integral player. Thank you for keeping yourself and your co-workers safe this year.
Registration Open for Employee Flu Clinics
Employee flu vaccine clinics will be available on select dates in October and November at Health Services (B26) or Potter St. (B977). Appointment self-scheduling and consent forms are required. See the online portal (clinic.lbl.gov) for details, consent forms, and to self-schedule. After the scheduled flu clinics, flu vaccine injections will be given by appointment only. […]
EHS to Host Hybrid Postdoc/Student Safety Lunch & Learn on 10/3
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Preparing for the Respiratory Virus Season
Respiratory Virus Season is upon us. Although respiratory viruses circulate throughout the year, they tend to peak during the winter months. Several viruses can be in circulation, including influenza, coronavirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus, human bocavirus, human metapneumovirus, rhinovirus, and parainfluenza virus. These viruses can cause a range of respiratory infections, from common colds […]
Mental Health Month
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Explore the resources at Healthy & Well at LBNL […]
Important Changes Coming to Hazardous Chemical Inventory Management
Evelyn Davies, LBNL’s Chemical Hygiene Officer, explains upcoming changes to chemical inventory processes and requirements. Q: What can chemical owners expect in the coming months regarding changes to hazardous chemical inventory management? A: EHS Division will be rolling out new scanning technology and procedures that will make maintaining accurate chemical inventories faster and easier. A […]
CDC Replaces “Community Levels” for Measuring COVID-19 Risk
The Centers for Disease Control has retired the community-level measurement of COVID in a community and now uses a hospitalization rate to track the spread of COVID in a county. DOE and the Lab will now use the CDC Hospital Admission Level to guide face covering and other requirements. For the past year, the Department […]
UC Moves Results
Congratulations LBNL Movers! We had 377 participants with 27,284 total points, 6,188 total fireflies and an average of nearly 22 days (of 28) logging points reflecting various activities during UC Moves 2023! Our site also had 23 teams with a cumulative 23,756 points. Martin Kunz’ ALS Beam Dream Team led the pack with a final […]
Flu Attestation Not Required At This Time (2023)
May 2023 Update: Flu vaccination attestation is not required at this time. Stay tuned for new information in September 2023. Resources: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention on the flu
Expired Hand Sanitizer is OK to Use
Have you noticed an expiration date on containers of hand sanitizer in your work area? If the expiration date has passed, not to worry. It is safe to use hand sanitizer beyond the expiration date, especially if it has never been opened. If your container of hand sanitizer still has a strong alcohol odor and […]
National Minority Health Month
April is National Minority Health Month:National Minority Health Month is a time to raise awareness about health disparities that continue to affect people from racial and ethnic minority groups and encourage action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications. Check out these two websites: National Institute of Health and the U.S. DHHS.
National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month:It’s the 50th anniversary of National Nutrition Month – to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits, check out these two websites: eatright.org and Diet & Nutrition from the National Institutes of Health.
UC Moves May 1 – 28, 2023
UC Moves is an annual system-wide initiative promoting 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 UC system. Go Here to register beginning April 19. Last day to sign up, or join a team, is […]
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