Maria Nappi will join the Lab in May as the new Division Director for the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Division. She comes to the Lab from Los Alamos National Laboratory, with more than 30 years of experience in operational Health Physics, radiation protection, licensing, emergency preparedness, decommissioning, and waste transportation. Ms. Nappi holds a Bachelor of Science in … [Read more...]
Three Trending COVID-19 FAQs: March 20
Q: How will the Lab handle presumptive and confirmed cases of COVID-19? A: In the event someone tests positive and the individual reports their condition, the Lab will work with local health authorities who will investigate the extent of potential exposure and notify affected individuals. In addition, in all presumptive or confirmed cases, the Lab, in conjunction with local health authorities, … [Read more...]
Invitation to Virtual Town Hall, Thursday, March 19, 9-10 a.m.
Dear colleagues, Thank you for your dedication to the Lab’s mission during this challenging time. The speed of change these last three weeks has been unprecedented as we adapt every day to a new and more complex scenario. Just over a week ago, we were asking ourselves whether we should cancel conferences or travel overseas. Today, our Lab sites are in safe and stable standby mode, now seven Bay … [Read more...]
Domestic Business Travel Now Requires Lab Director Approval
Effective March 16, all domestic travel is suspended per the latest DOE guidance. Only mission-essential travel with permission of the Lab Director is permitted. This is in addition to the previously announced ban on international travel. Route requests for all travel through your line management for approval. Before putting in a request to travel, review the purpose of the trip to see if it … [Read more...]
March 17 Update: Lab safe and stable stand by status
Dear colleagues, The last two weeks have certainly moved quickly. Every day presents a new scenario and an unprecedented challenge. I want to thank you for your flexibility and your dedication to the Lab’s mission in the midst of so many moving targets in both our personal and professional lives. The Lab’s sites are in “safe and stable standby” status, a more limited version of how we manage … [Read more...]