January 2019 – July 2022
Improving a school’s energy performance can affect more than utility bills — it can also boost indoor air quality and learning outcomes, making the classrooms healthier for students and staff. The Lab is leading a campaign to study and improve classroom ventilation. https://efficienthealthyschools.lbl.gov/
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is a critical part of Integrated Safety Management (ISM) at the Lab. The equipment varies by work activity, and an employee can need different gear based on safety requirements. Make sure you know the PPE required for each work activity on your list. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2022/03/23/the-way-we-work-personal-protective-equipment/
Berkeley Lab and the University of California offer a variety of resources to help employees maintain their emotional, psychological, and social well-being. https://healthyandwell.lbl.gov/mental-emotional-health/mental-health
Safety at the Lab depends on each of us focusing on the tasks at hand and reviewing the steps needed to complete each task safely. Take the time to protect yourself and your colleagues by thinking about safety first as you reacquaint yourself with work tasks at the Lab. https://youtu.be/AlYa0F6C-O8
In a session Wednesday, the Lab’s medical director, Dr. Timur Durrani, shared the latest information on COVID metrics, the Omicron BA.2 variant now spreading, the importance of vaccines, and how the Lab calibrates its response to the pandemic. Watch the replay. https://streaming.lbl.gov/video-library
What protective equipment do you need if your job includes handling liquid nitrogen? As employees return to labs and workspaces, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) for your work. Click for more information. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2022/03/23/the-way-we-work-personal-protective-equipment/
Ergonomics should be with you 24/7, not just at work. Here are some helpful resources on incorporating ergonomics into a family, travel, and driving. https://ergo.lbl.gov/ergo-resources/ergo-at-home
Some of the pleasures of working at the Lab are its open spaces and walkability. Now that many more people are returning to Lab sites to work, it’s time to re-familiarize ourselves with pedestrian safety. Read EH&S Pedestrian Safety SME Jonathan Cabrera’s safety tips for Lab employees and visitors. https://ehs.lbl.gov/2022/03/22/the-way-we-work-pedestrian-safety/
As the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, the reverberations are being felt around the world and in the Lab community. The IDEA Office will hold a forum on Thursday, March 24 at noon. Please join us to learn how we can support our colleagues, the people of Ukraine, and ourselves. https://diversity.lbl.gov/2022/03/18/coping-with-stress-and-anxiety-the-ukraine-crisis/
On-site meetings are allowed at the Lab, but follow guidelines such as wearing masks, leaving room between participants, opening windows and doors where possible, and including a hybrid option for those who cannot come on site. Read more about the on-site meeting recommendations. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PoWdV8YCf8eFJD03huGSLturGttA1mNN/view