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 […]
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 – […]
Occupational Health Nurses Week is April 7th – 13th
Registration for UC Moves Challenge Opens April 22nd
Show your Support February 20th for Heart Health Month
Postdoc Lunch and Learn with EHS – February 6th
All are welcome! Link to Flyer
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, […]
Event Highlight: June 29th – UC Moves
UC Moves Event Update: with COVID-19 cases on the rise across Alameda County, and in an abundance of caution, the UC Moves Event will be held virtually this year. We look forward to your participation and pictures/posts on the Kudoboard for the event! UC Moves @LBNL Flyer Lace up those shoes, stretch out those legs, […]
The Way We Work: Personal Protective Equipment
What equipment would you need if your job for the day included working on top of one of the Lab’s buildings? What would you need if you were working with hydrofluoric acid? Berkeley Lab requires that appropriate equipment be used to protect employees from hazards in the workplace. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) varies depending on […]
The Way We Work: Pedestrian Safety
Some of the pleasures of working at the Lab are its open spaces and walkability. Now that many more people are returning to Lab sites to work, it’s time to re-familiarize ourselves with pedestrian safety. We posed some questions to Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Subject Matter Expert Jonathan Cabrera who shared ways to stay safe […]
Deadline Today to Upload Proof of COVID Booster
If you’ve already entered your booster information at clinic.lbl, you do not need to read any further. For everyone else, today is the deadline to upload your COVID booster card if you are medically eligible for a booster. If you are not currently medically eligible, you must receive a COVID booster within 30 days of […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Latest Information On the Coronavirus
Information on the Coronavirus (2019-nCov) can be found here.
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