An electrical shock can occur when unplugging cords from electrical outlets. This happens when the plug’s “hot prong” is partially exposed while still in the outlet and a finger comes into contact. This is the most common way people at the Lab experience an electrical shock. Use the following guidance to reduce your risk of […]
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Lab’s Environmental Management System Audit is Underway and You Can Help
Starting tomorrow, auditors from Fermilab and DOE will be onsite at Berkeley Lab conducting the first in-person audit of the Lab’s Environmental Management System, or EMS, since before the start of the pandemic. The EMS is a framework of environmental goals based on international standards and mandated by the DOE for every national research laboratory. […]
Wildfires – Be Smoke Ready
As seen on local news channels, there are currently several active wildfires and resulting smoke plumes occurring throughout California. While none of these fires are currently impacting Berkeley Lab or the surrounding area, we can expect wildfire smoke to impact us at some point this wildfire season. Visit the Lab’s Wildfire Smoke website for more […]
Building a Healthy Telework Culture: A Guide for Supervisors and Employees
LBNL’s Ergonomics Program is committed to fostering a safe and comfortable workspace for everyone – whether that workspace is at the Lab or at home. While Berkeley Lab has embraced telework as an effective work mode over the past few years, the Lab has seen a recent increase in ergonomic injuries among teleworkers. In the […]
It’s National Safety Month – Recognize Colleagues With a Bucketlist Safety Culture Badge
Every June, the National Safety Council sponsors National Safety Month, an annual observance “to keep each other safe – from the workplace to anyplace.” EHS Division encourages the Lab community to observe National Safety Month by acknowledging outstanding safety practices by fellow employees. In the past, we’ve done this with HERO Cards – handing out […]
Free Skin Cancer Screenings at Health Services – June 12th, 13th, and 17th
Keep your skin safe this summer and everyday! Schedule an appointment at Health Services for a complimentary skin cancer screening by a board certified Dermatologist. Spread the word – download our flyer here. Offered June 12, 13th, and 17th only Wed 6/12/2024 – 9:00am – 3:30pmThurs 6/132024 – 9:00am – 1:00pmMonday 6/17/2024 – 9:30am – […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month 2024
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. Many factors contribute to mental health conditions, including: Early Warning Signs & Symptoms Not sure if you or someone you know is living with […]
April is National Minority Health Month!
In the United States, many racial and ethnic minority populations are underserved in health care, experience poorer health and greater disparities in health outcomes, and are socially disadvantaged due in part to being subject to racist or discriminatory acts. (NIMHD) This month’s focus raises awareness on improving the health disparities in racial and ethnic minority […]
Occupational Health Nurses Week is April 7th – 13th
Registration for UC Moves Challenge Opens April 22nd
National Nutrition Month Virtual Lunch and Learn – March 27th
Click here for a link to the recording of the event. In honor of National Nutrition Month, on 3/27 from 12-1 EHS Health Services will host a virtual Lunch and Learn talk: Healthy Plate and Balanced Eating with Karen Johal, Registered Dietician from UC Berkeley. About Karen Johal: Karen Johal has worked with UC Berkeley since 2015 […]
Show your Support February 20th for Heart Health Month
February is American Heart Month!
LBL Goes Red on Feb. 20 for American Heart Month! Join the Health Services team on Tuesday, Feb. 20, in wearing red to celebrate Heart Health Month. Visit us in the Building 91 Parking lot near the food trucks from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to chat with one of our nurses or nurse practitioners, […]
Postdoc Lunch and Learn with EHS – February 6th
All are welcome! Link to Flyer
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 […]
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