January 2019 – July 2022
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. With darkness falling earlier, it is important for pedestrians to make sure they are visible and for motorists to slow down and be aware of their surroundings. Michael Brandt, Deputy Director for Operations, is a passionate walker who cares about safety. https://youtu.be/bayRHIRvd1U
The 2018 Site Environmental Report documents the Lab’s environmental monitoring efforts, performance in minimizing its environmental impacts, progress toward cleaning up groundwater contamination, and compliance with applicable DOE, federal, state, and local environmental requirements. https://drive.google.com/file/d/14EA6cGtGsULl1KCiAcjaN6liQq3a8u-c/view
EHS’s Brendan Mulholland wants to raise awareness of stormwater runoff and the importance of keeping this resource as clean as possible. The health of our lakes, rivers, and the oceans depend on it. Mulholland’s motto is “only rain in the drain!” Learn more about his efforts in this 3Q4 feature. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/10/25/three-questions-for-brendan-mulholland/
Check out the behind-the-scenes efforts of Lab emergency and Operations teams who responded to the Lab’s second power shutdown in October. The images paint a picture of the intensive planning and effort required to safely de-energize and re-energize the main site’s buildings. https://berkeleylab.exposure.co/powering-down-powering-up?source=share-berkeleylab
The state of California has launched a website that includes information on wildfire incidents, power shut-offs, shelters and housing, transportation impacts, and preparedness. https://response.ca.gov/
Open Enrollment — during which staff can make changes to their benefits — begins Oct. 31. Due to the power outage, the fair scheduled for Thursday has been canceled. However, Lab employees can attend UC Berkeley’s event on Friday. Check the calendar on the Lab’s OE website for additional events. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/openenrollment2020/home
Nixle provides text and email alerts and advisories on urgent events from local fire, public health, and police departments, as well as PG&E, counties, and 511.org, among other organizations. Visit www.nixle.com to sign up. You can input the Lab’s zip code (94720) and your home zip code. https://www.nixle.com/
The Lab’s main hill site and JGI have been notified they are in geographic zones with a high likelihood for a PG&E public safety power shutdown (PSPS) this weekend. Click for more details, and watch status.lbl.gov and @LBNLstatus on Twitter (twitter.com/LBNLstatus) for updates over the weekend. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2019/10/25/high-probability-of-a-power-shutoff-this-weekend-at-jgi-and-main-lab-site/
The pressure of being happy and joyful during the holidays can be difficult for those dealing with aging and illness, and can also affect family and friends. UC Berkeley’s Tang Center will host a workshop on coping with these issues on Nov. 5, from noon to 1:30 p.m. on campus. Registration required. https://uc.sumtotal.host/Core/pillarRedirect?relyingParty=LM&url=https:%2F%2Fuc.sumtotal.host%2Flearning%2Fcore%2Factivitydetails%2FViewActivityDetails%3FUserMode%3D0%26ActivityId%3D364302%26ClassUnderStruct%3DFalse%26CallerUrl%3D%2Flearning%2Flearner%2FHome%2FGoToPortal%3Fkey%3D0%26SearchCallerURL%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fuc.sumtotal.host%252Fcore%252FsearchRedirect%253FViewType%253DList%2526SearchText%253DGrief%2525252C%25252520Loss%2525252C%25252520and%25252520Healing%25252520Process%25252520During%25252520the%25252520Holidays%2526startRow%253D0%26SearchCallerID%3D2
Yoga can be beneficial for both physical and mental health. Studies show yoga can lower blood pressure, reduce back pain, and reduce anxiety and depression. Consider taking classes near you, or right here at the Lab on Mondays and Friday, noon to 1 p.m. Details are available at yoga.lbl.gov https://ehs.lbl.gov/service/health-services/first-aid-wellness/wellness-services/