Health Services will be closed for in-person services Thursday, April 29, since the Lab’s clinicians will be at UC Berkeley vaccinating employees against COVID-19. Staff will be available to answer questions by phone at 510-486-6266. https://ehs.lbl.gov/service/health-services/
Safety Resources Hub Now Available
The Lab has launched a centralized safety information website at safetyhub.lbl.gov. It is a comprehensive site for employees to find resources, contact lists, and videos related to safety. Bookmark this site for use throughout your workday. http://safetyhub.lbl.gov/
April 22 Springtime Groove Lounge with DJ Miles Green
It has been proven that music is good for your health, and listening to the tunes played at the Groove Lounge is a fun way to get a little stress relief, boost your mood, and connect with the Lab community. Join DJ Miles Green for some springtime songs on Thursday, April 22, at 5 p.m. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/04/15/springtime-groove-lounge-with-dj-miles-green-april-22-2021/
Learn More About the Healthy & Well at LBNL Website
Join the IDEA Office and Health Services for an overview of the new Healthy & Well at LBNL website and learn more about all the available resources to foster health and wellness in your life. Join the brown bag on April 20 from 12-1 p.m. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/04/13/healthy-well-website-overview-brown-bag-april-20-2021-2/
2020 COVID Pulse Survey Results Summary and Responses
Between June and September 2020, the Lab conducted four pulse surveys to assess employees’ challenges during the shelter in place and the impact of COVID-19. Over 1,700 employees responded, and a high-level summary of results and next steps is now available. https://sites.google.com/lbl.gov/covid-portal/2020pulseresults
Healthy & Well at LBNL Website Launches
Healthy & Well at LBNL is a new website designed as a central location for Lab staff to find resources to help build their health, wellness, and well-being. It’s intended to get you thinking about the things you can do to foster health and wellness in your life — both at work and at home. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/
Brown Bag: Improving Environmental Performance With SmartCover
Join speakers from EHS and Facilities on Tuesday, April 20, at noon to discover how those divisions are collaborating to improve Berkeley Lab’s environmental performance using SmartCover, a technology solution helping Lab engineers monitor the sanitary sewer system. https://calendar.google.com/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NW5maThicm1xNXByc3Fpb2E0a24zZ2liajQgbGJsLmdvdl80czRycmcxMmw2ZXFnNm5jbWMya3QwdmNnZ0Bn&tmsrc=lbl.gov_4s4rrg12l6eqg6ncmc2kt0vcgg%40group.calendar.google.com
Lab Meditation Group Members Share Experiences
Members of the Lab’s Meditation Group share their thoughts on the practice of mindfulness and meditation — reflecting on its benefits, particularly for those working from home — in this profile. New members are welcome to join the noon-time sessions to explore their creativity or combat stress. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2021/03/31/mindfulness-meditation-an-interview-with-the-lbl-mindfulness-meditation-group/
Lab Will Follow UC Policy on COVID Education & Vaccination
The Lab will implement an interim University of California policy on the COVID vaccine that requires employees and affiliates who come to a Lab site to either obtain the COVID vaccination or decline it after reviewing educational material about the benefits of the vaccine. Read more. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2021/04/07/covid-vaccination-policy/
Health Services Upgrades to Electronic Occupational Health Portal
The Lab’s new tool, clinic.lbl.gov, is an efficient method to communicate with Health Services. It is also a repository for testing results and provides links to information about FMLA and disability leave, illness, and other health topics. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2021/04/06/new-portal-for-health-services/