Blog from July, 2012

To help employees get better prepared for an emergency, be it earthquake, fire, or hazardous materials spill, the Lab’s Emergency Services Program sponsored its 6th Annual Emergency Preparedness Fair on Thursday, July 19. Activities included rescue dog demonstrations, raffle prizes, giveaways, and honoring CERT program graduates. Alameda County Fire Department, UC Police Department, American Red Cross and LBNL Emergency Services had their response and communication vehicles on display.{

Berkeley Lab is testing retractable seatbelts on one of our buses as a result of the recent survey of shuttle bus riders. Of the 168 responses to why riders don’t wear seat belts, the main reason was lack of seat-belt accessibility. If the test goes smoothly, retractable seat belts will be installed on all shuttle buses. In a video for Road Safety Day, Director Paul Alivisatos reminded riders to wear seat belts for their safety. Take the survey for a chance to win an $8 coupon at the Bay View Café. The final drawing will be in August. Go here for more on the Lab’s Road Safety program.