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Personnel Accountability Drill Thursday January 12
What: LabAlert personnel accountability drill. When: Thursday January 12, beginning around 9:30 am Where: Main hill site and offsite locations Who: All personnel who badge-in between 0500 and 0900 will be sent LabAlert messaging. Why: This drill is required by the Department of Energy as part of continuity of operations efforts. Participation in this drill will help keep…
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The Lab is Getting Ready to ShakeOut on 10/20 at 10:20
Make a 30-minute investment in your safety on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 10:20 a.m. The Lab is participating in the annual earthquake drill that started in California and is now international, with millions of people around the world practicing earthquake safety on Oct. 20. Lab locations and most of our homes are near earthquake faults.…
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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 Scheduled for September 16, 8a – 1p
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Full-Scale Emergency Exercise What: Full-scale exercise (FSE) to test the Lab’s emergency plan for wildfires. The scenario is a wildland fire that starts outside the Lab property but will soon reach Zone 6 at the Lab based on weather conditions. Zone 6 is the area to the north of Strawberry Gate…
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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…
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