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Approach Lab Gates Safely in All Modes of Transportation
Badging in at the gates is an integral part of safety and security at our Lab. However, the confluence of vehicles, cycles, and pedestrians can present safety hazards if we are not careful and paying close attention. In addition, our security officers may need to enter the roadway to move cones or other barricades. Please…
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Personnel Accountability Drill Thursday July 14
On Thursday, July 14 at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Lab’s Emergency Management Department will be testing the LabAlert system by sending cascading alerts to all Lab employees, affiliates, and contractors who have accessed the Lab that morning. This drill may include personnel who arrive via shuttle, or badge in to off-site locations. If you receive a LabAlert…
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The Heat is On: Fire Season Terms You Need to Know
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. Below we try to dispel misconceptions and answer some common questions about hot weather advisories, fire warnings, and smoke event alerts. What’s the difference between a Fire…
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Fix Underway for Access Management System Issue
The upgrade to the Lab’s Access Management System that occurred Tuesday has resulted in a software bug that needs to be fixed. Some users are receiving access denied messages and the vendor is working to understand the root cause. While that work is underway, the vendor will revert to the previous software version that did…
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Grizzly Gate Reopening July 5 for Both Entry and Exit, Traffic Calming in Place
The Lab’s Grizzly Gate entrance will reopen July 5, allowing vehicles to both enter and exit for the first time since badging requirements were introduced during the pandemic. Vehicles entering from Centennial Dr. will be allowed in weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Vehicles can exit from Grizzly Gate all day and every day.…
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Access Management System Upgraded Beginning July 5
An upgrade to the Lab’s Access Management System (AMS) will make it easier for hosts and requestors to obtain permission for business guests to come to the Lab while keeping the Lab compliant with DOE requirements for site access. The AMS upgrade will go into service next Tuesday, July 5. If you have already input…
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LBNL Full-Scale Emergency Exercise Tentatively Rescheduled to Aug. 12, 8a – 1p
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Full-Scale Emergency Exercise With COVID-19 cases on the rise across Alameda County, and in an abundance of caution, the Lab has postponed the wildland fire exercise originally scheduled for Friday, June 17. The full-scale exercise, which is mandated by the DOE and helps the Lab better prepare for emergencies, is…
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How to Gain Site Access For: Deliveries, Friends and Family Drop-Offs, and Rideshares
Have you ever wondered if you can order a food delivery or rideshare service, such as Lyft or Uber, to the Lab’s main site? How about whether friends or family members are allowed through the gate to drop you off or pick you up from work? The answer to all those questions is yes, and…
Emergency Notifications: Take Steps to Prepare
On Thursday morning, April 21, UC Berkeley police ordered a shelter-in-place in response to a threat on campus. The Lab initiated its Critical Incident Management Group (CIMG) to monitor the situation and ensure that appropriate actions and communications were initiated to protect Lab personnel. Fortunately, the event concluded without any reported injuries. This incident highlighted…
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Six Graduate From Lab’s First Ever Basic Security Officer Course
On March 21, the Lab concluded its first Basic Security Officer Course with a graduating class of six security officers. Conducting the PFT-110 security officer course took a year of careful planning to assure the curriculum was focused to meet the Lab’s security requirements. Developed by the Lab’s Protective Force team, the course was a…
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