Basil Lalli from NERSC surveys his setup upon his return to work last month: Face covering. Check. Hand sanitizer. Check. Disinfecting wipes. Check. Now where’s that cup of coffee?
Lab Scenes: Keeping Those Cleaning Supplies Close By
Support Your Colleagues by Donating Vacation Time
Since the Lab announced a new Emergency Leave Donation Program last week, more than 1,900 leave hours have been donated for colleagues in need of additional leave for absences related to COVID-19. Read more about this new program that allows employees to aid those most affected by the pandemic. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2020/07/15/donate-unused-vacation-time-to-help-colleagues-hit-by-covid-19/
July 15 Return To Work Newsletter
The July 15 edition of the Return to Work newsletter includes a video message from Director Witherell and contains information on community locations for testing, the extension of telework until Jan. 4, 2021, and the reopening of the cafeteria. https://elements.lbl.gov/Email/Index/6c14c5c6-5e10-4f1f-8c33-8a882a7e48ad?recipientCode=xQwx1%2b0c9u4zSIYWLTPH0wxEkZI%3d
Video: Lab Director on Recent Bay Area COVID-19 Statistics
Lab Director Mike Witherell tracks key COVID-19 statistics. Hospitalization rates have gone up in some states but remain relatively low in the Bay Area. The Lab’s COVID protocols are designed to minimize the risk of transmission on Lab sites. Watch this video recorded Sunday, July 12. https://youtu.be/BwtJCe1N3Ts
Photo Feature Highlights Lab’s Return to Work Pilot
What was it like to return to the Lab to work in early June after so many weeks away? Multimedia specialist Marilyn Sargent captured some of the sights and sounds of this effort — from the security gates, shuttle buses, and safety precautions, to COVID-related research — in this photo feature. https://berkeleylab.exposure.co/return-to-work?source=share-berkeleylab
Visit the Lab’s COVID-19 Website
For detailed information on the Lab’s process for bringing employees back on-site, visit the COVID-19 website. https://covid.lbl.gov/
Pilot 1 On-Site Workers Share Thoughts On Their Return
With limited staffing and safety controls in place, working at Lab sites during the COVID-19 era is different, but also familiar. In this brief video, Pilot 1 on-site workers share their experiences and discuss how they are navigating this new work environment. https://youtu.be/fvikvt2ibPo
Why Your Colleagues Are Taking the Health Pledge
Employees can return to Lab sites to work because they follow the rules about social distancing and cleaning. The other important component of returning to onsite work is the Health Pledge. See why your colleagues are taking the pledge. https://youtu.be/pDDKA0Z58CQ
DOE Fund for PIs to Provide Tech Support for COVID-19
DOE is providing limited funds to allow Lab researchers to provide short-term technical assistance to external parties in the fight against COVID-19. For details and to submit a proposal, click here. https://ipo.lbl.gov/berkeley-lab-accepting-proposals-for-covid-19-technical-assistance-program/
Video: Director Witherell on Bay Area Health Environment
It has been more than three months since the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives. In this video, Lab Director Mike Witherell takes stock of the national and local health environment and what it means for the Lab. https://youtu.be/QW3rfdKHjnU