January 2019 – July 2022
The State of California has declared an emergency in response to the recent monkeypox outbreak to bolster vaccination efforts and coordinate government resources to fight it. The virus is spread through prolonged and close skin-to-skin contact. Learn more about monkeypox. https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/index.html
If you want to use the Lab’s Covid testing service, you must register before submitting your first sample. Samples cannot be processed if you have not registered. Save time and register first by calling the Covid Information Line at 510-486-5000. https://covid.lbl.gov/testing-at-the-lab
Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health — both physical and mental — and now more than ever, it’s important to incorporate some movement into your day. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/physical-activity-movement/fitness-movement
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Pedestrians need to ensure they are visible, and motorists should be aware of their surroundings and slow down. The speed limit at the Lab for vehicles, including bicycles, is 15 m.p.h. Michael Brandt, Deputy Director for Operations, talks about safety. https://youtu.be/bayRHIRvd1U
Alameda County remains at a high level of COVID per the CDC, with a steady number of cases at the Lab. At the high level, masks are required indoors, on shuttles, and in Health Services. Masks can be removed to actively eat and drink indoors as long as others are at least six feet away. https://covid.lbl.gov/
Last year the concept of a recharge was introduced. It’s not just a break; it’s a way to refuel what’s needed so you can tackle the rest of your day. Read a checklist of new how-to ideas, and check out a couple of videos of fellow employees and what they do to recharge. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_cxMpRSRsDpAA18wYE4AgQmJFdqW4YyLFnRip_0bdyk/edit
The new 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is now active across the United States. Like 911, this three-digit number is designed to be quick and easy to remember and will connect you to a trained mental health professional. https://988lifeline.org/
FEMA has a new mobile app aimed at helping people plan, protect, and recover before, during, and after a disaster. Download the app to learn preparedness strategies, receive real-time weather and emergency alerts from the National Weather Service, and find a nearby shelter. https://www.fema.gov/about/news-multimedia/mobile-products
The employee and supervisor portals of the Lab’s Occupational Health Record (OHR) system will be unavailable from Saturday, July 16 at 6 a.m. until Monday, July 18 at 10:30 a.m. When it resumes service, the OHR will have additional and enhanced features for employees and supervisors. http://clinic.lbl.gov/
As we head into the hottest and driest months of the year, it’s a good time to familiarize yourself with words and phrases associated with fire season. Learn more and get answers to some common questions about hot weather advisories, fire warnings, and smoke event alerts. https://securityandemergencyservices.lbl.gov/2022/07/08/the-heat-is-on-fire-season-terms-you-need-to-know/