January 2019 – July 2022
Maria Nappi will join the Lab in May as the new Division Director for the Environment, Health, and Safety Division. She has over 30 years of experience at Los Alamos National Laboratory. She replaces Jack Salazar whose retirement was previously announced. https://stratcomm-elements.lbl.gov/2020/03/21/new-ehs-division-director-joins-lab/
While the Lab is in safe and stable mode, orders for chemicals must be postponed unless essential to ongoing operations. Services such as shipping, receiving, and deliveries may change depending on conditions. Read the chemical acquisition guidelines. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2020/03/20/purchasing-chemicals-during-safe-and-stable-status/
Prolonged exposure to working directly on laptops can cause musculoskeletal issues in the neck, shoulders, wrists, and hands. Click here for tips on how to work safely at home. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uxMpAaMZI_l5lkg0hNqLJUCeCgusKVdJ/view
Creating a household plan can help protect your health and the health of those you care about to lessen the spread of COVID-19 in your community. You should design the details of your household plan around the needs and daily routine of your household members. Read more information from the CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/protect-home.html
“As people, we are exceedingly resilient.” In this short video, Craig Mielcarski, Director of UC Berkeley’s Employee Assistance Program, shares tips to help you maintain your emotional health during these challenging times. https://youtu.be/-_ErECdLdBQ
These are stressful times for many people, and different people handle anxiety differently. In this short video, Craig Mielcarski, Director of UC Berkeley’s Employee Assistance Program, offers some tips to help you maintain your emotional health during these challenging times. https://youtu.be/pfs7LY7WbpQ
With a nearly empty auditorium, a virtual town hall meeting Thursday updated the Lab community on the Lab’s response to COVID-19. More than 1,200 employees tuned in and asked questions, and other workgroups watched as virtual teams. Watch the replay. https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library
Researchers who are teleworking can take laptops and data storage devices offsite but all other materials need to stay at the Lab to ensure research continuity. All essential research must continue within the confines of appropriate laboratory space. Talk with your supervisor if you have questions.
California health plans have been ordered to waive share of cost fees for medically necessary screening and testing for COVID-19. All UC health plans offer phone and/or video options for getting medical advice and care if you want advice without going into a medical provider’s office. https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/2020/03/your-health-plans-response-to-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak.html
Some tables and chairs have been removed from the cafeteria to facilitate social distancing. Disinfecting wipes were placed on tables. The coffee bar will no longer allow personal cups and mugs for beverage orders. The suggestions came from participants in the virtual town hall on Thursday.