Click on the icon above to go to the LATSS survey main page. After a hiatus during the pandemic, EHS will resume conducting safety surveys of laboratories and other technical areas. These surveys – referred to as Laboratory and Technical Area Safety Surveys, or LATSS – focus on various aspects of safety including chemical storage, […]
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EHS to Host Hybrid Lunch & Learn on 11/7 – Learn About Waste Management at LBL
The Berkeley Lab community is invited to a presentation on waste management at the Lab on Nov. 7 at 12:30 p.m. This hybrid Lunch & Learn event will be held at Building 91, Room 310, and is hosted by the Lab’s EHS Lab and Chem Safety Team. This is an opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns, […]
Halloween Safety Tips
While Halloween means peak fun for kids, trick-or-treating also comes with potential for harm or injury. Before your kids take to the streets in search of treats, follow these simple safety guidelines to keep them safe during this most spooky of holidays. Costumes What costumes kids wear on Halloween can have safety consequences. Make sure […]
Physical Parking Permits are Going Away November 1st – Take Action Now
Physical parking permits at LBNL are going away. Use these instructions to register your car(s) to your employee profile. This is required to park on site and needs to be completed by Friday, November 1st. For more information and FAQs on the transition, click here.
October is National Ergonomics Month – Join the LBNL Ergo Team for a Zoom Lunch & Learn on October 25th
Slides presented at the event + link to recording of the eventAdd the event to your Google CalendarDownload the flyer here
Share Your Expertise – Join the Scientific Safety and Collaboration Alliance (SSCA)
Are you passionate about sharing knowledge, supporting safety, and collaborating with others in your field? We’re excited to reintroduce the Scientific Safety and Collaboration Alliance (SSCA), a dynamic resource for scientists to share their expertise and connect with others to grow their network. Have expertise to share? Sign up as a Volunteer Collaborator by filling […]
Be Alert to Shock Hazards When Unplugging Power Cords
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 […]
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