Looking at it now, the striped barriers along the loading dock between Buildings 70 and 70A seem right at home perched along a vertical drop, and the newly painted yellow border under them also seems to be the bright, just-right shade of safety.
A few months ago this loading dock – part of which is also used for pedestrian traffic – was drab, and anyone making their way toward the cafeteria may not have noticed the steep drop along the business side of the dock, especially at dusk.
When Building Manager Adam Bradford noticed a distracted worker coming too close to the edge one day he identified this safety issue to Facilities and Environment/Safety/and Health (EHS) staff. Working with EHS’s Matthew Rice, the safety gear that was eventually installed balances the needs for dock work while bringing attention to the safety hazard for pedestrians. Adam’s initiative in identifying the hazard and seeing the resolution through to a successful end has earned him an EHS Safety Recognition Award.
Nominating a fellow employee for a Safety Recognition Award (formerly Safety Spot Award) is an important first step in advancing a culture of safety at LBNL. If you see a co-worker taking extra steps to make our workplace even safer, let them know you appreciate their efforts by sending in a nomination through the Safety Award webpage, or handing that thoughtful person a Hero Card (available from [email protected]).
