Deputy Director for Operations Sally Benson and her staff recently reviewed an accident resulting from a very high reaching motion. Of concern was that several employees were aware of an equipment problem but did not report the difficulty. The problem also had not been recognized on regular shop safety walk-throughs. Lessons learned include:

• Report equipment problems that lead to unsafe conditions, such as malfunctions that cause unusual exertion or over-reaching.
• Try to keep lifting within the “safety zone”: between knees and shoulder levels.
• When you need to reach outside the “safety zone”, consider using a ladder for high reaches or stooping for low reaches. Commonly used tools and supplies should be kept within easy reach.
  

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Researchers who need special monitoring of experiments over the holiday break must submit a Special Needs memo by Friday. In addition, those who need to give Facilities special contact instructions in the event of a utility interruption must complete a Utility Interruption Notification. These forms and other information are available on the Facilities website. Utility services to about 70 Berkeley Lab buildings will be curtailed, Tuesday Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. through Jan. 1. Contact Desiree Elvira or John Hutchings for additional information.

Thanks to Employees
Who Gave to SHARES

Berkeley Lab wishes to thank the 47 employees who donated $21,996 during the 2003 SHARES charitable giving campaign. This was the first year that the campaign was run utilizing an electronic donation form, and suggestions on use of the form will be incorporated into next year's campaign. Comments and questions can be sent to [email protected]