EHS Mission and Stewardship Values

EHS Mission

Our Division is chartered with the mission of helping Berkeley Lab achieve its commitment to perform all work safely and in a manner that strives for the highest degree of protection for employees, participating affiliates, visitors, subcontractors, the public, and the environment.   

• EHS strives to keep the Berkeley Lab community and environment safe and secure as our researchers explore the frontiers of science. The Division partners with scientists and stakeholders to maintain a high level of performance and safety consciousness by providing efficient and effective professional and technical expertise, follow-on services, and an integrated safety management approach to Berkeley Lab’s research and supporting programs.
• EHS supports and acts as a partner with line management as the Division ensures that protection of workers, the public, and the environment is integrated into the primary research and support functions of each Laboratory division or unit.  
• Of equal importance, EHS supports and provides expertise directly to each Laboratory worker who seeks ES&H advice and help, or who voices a concern.
  

Lab Stewardship and EHS Values

	We Collaborate Across Boundaries We establish working relationships that encourage open exchange of ideas We give each other open, direct, and timely feedback on what we want from each other
	We Serve Humankind We are driven by a commitment to service to achieve scientific excellence resulting in solutions to the real-world challenges faced by people, the planet, and the nation
	We Earn Trust We take full responsibility for the quality of our work and accept ownership and follow through with all stakeholder inquiries
	We Imagine and Innovate We foster openness and creativity to find solutions that support achieving the Lab’s mission safely while maintaining regulatory compliance
	We Care for One Another We maintain an inclusive environment where people feel a sense of belonging We recognize achievement and celebrate success We work safely and advocate for others’ safety We treat every person with respect and dignity