PSPS Challenge: Unsung Hero Eddie Archuleta, Facilities
Power Shutdown Welcome Back and Thanks
Dear colleagues, Welcome back! Last week, all of us working at Berkeley Lab endured an extremely difficult disruption when PG&E executed a public safety power shutoff (PSPS), the first widespread power shutoff for the Bay Area. This outage caused a major emergency for us and the entire region. It presented us with an unscheduled stress test of our emergency response capabilities and our … [Read more...]
Lab’s Main Site to Open Tomorrow, Monday, at 6 a.m.
Dear Colleagues, I’m very pleased to announce the Lab’s main hill site will reopen tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 14, at 6 a.m. When the site reopens, we expect all buildings will be ready for occupancy except building 70A. Lab staff who are assigned to work in 70A should consult with their supervisor and plan to work in alternative locations tomorrow. We will keep you updated. If we need to change the … [Read more...]
Return to Work Information
This information was last updated Monday, Oct. 14 at 9:15 a.m -- adding safety switch on vending machines information. Safety Areas of the Lab that were accessible were checked for safety hazards prior to allowing occupancy. If you notice a possible safety issue in your workspace or have questions, please contact your supervisor. There may be some smaller buildings, or rooms within a larger … [Read more...]