Many of us are dealing with work and life challenges and changes presented with us today. Learn more about how to best take on these challenges. Alison King, a licensed clinical social worker (LCWS) with HealthNet will be conducting live health wellness webinars for the LBNL community this season including topics from stress management, parenting, […]
LBNL Flu Vaccine
Why should people get vaccinated against the flu? Influenza is a potentially serious disease that can lead to hospitalization and sometimes even death. Every flu season is different, and influenza infection can affect people differently, but millions of people get flu every year, hundreds of thousands of people are hospitalized and thousands to tens of […]
Wellness September 2020
Health Net’s Wellness Team has created ten pre-recorded wellness tips for the Rise to the Challenge: Health & Wellness at Home series. The wellness tips range from 3 to 11 minutes in length. Individuals can click on the links below to listen and view the tips. The topics are listed below with the recording link […]
Get Your Vaccines
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. Annual flu vaccines are highly recommended for everyone. Get your flu vaccine this year. As communicated by strategic communications, UC staff, students and all onsite employees have been directed to get a flu vaccine by November 1, 2020. Health Services will be providing flu shots beginning in mid-September for […]
Is This Your Home Office?
The Lab’s Ergonomics team is looking for examples of great home offices. We know you can do better than this example. During the month of August, the Lab’s EHS division wants to see your home office. If yours looks like the “before” picture, this is the time to ask for an ergonomic evaluation and get […]
Donate Unused Vacation Time to Help Colleagues Hit by COVID-19
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 needing additional leave for absences related to COVID-19 circumstances. Employees are able to donate accrued vacation hours to a leave-sharing bank […]
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 […]
Allergies
According to allergy experts, 1 in 5 people in the US suffer from allergies. If you suffer from allergies, learn about management and prevention techniques to get some relief. Sutter Health offers informational resources on this topic and more. Become informed by the experts at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. If you […]
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 […]
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) Awareness Day
February 29th is Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI) Awareness Day because it is the only ‘nonrepetitive’ day of the year. Repetitive Stress Injuries are soft-tissue injuries that happen over time and can limit normal daily activities and cause persistent pain. RSI can affect the muscles, nerves and tendons of the neck, upper and lower back, shoulders, […]
American Heart Month – February 2020
February is American Heart Month. Learn about “Keeping Your Heart Healthy.” Take a Wellness Webinar provided by Health Net on February 19th from 12- 12:45 pm (PST). You do not have to be a Health Net Member to join, the webinar is offered to all LBNL employees. Registration is required you can register here. Wellness […]
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 […]
Virtual Ergonomics Coach is Now Available
A new version of RSI Guard is now available for free download from software.lbl.gov. Go here for more information.
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