Safety Alerts and Lessons Learned
ETA Safety Alerts are made available as a quick source of information on a specific safety or environmental topic that may be of interest. Safety Alerts are organized by category. There is also a search function. If you can't find what you need, please contact the ETA Safety Manager, Ron Scholtz X8137.
Ovens are used in laboratory areas during various laboratory processes including drying glassware, sample drying, melting, and chemical reactions. Read about important precautions to use when operating ovens in lab areas.
Consumption and storage of food and drink is prohibited in technical areas where potentially harmful substances are used, such as in chemical laboratories; biological laboratories; radiation work areas; and machine, welding, and craft shops. Read about the food and drink restrictions in technical areas policy.
Learn how to safely use the ladder-type step stools. Read about step stool safety precautions.
The main hallways in each building are considered exit corridors. The fire code requires that these corridors remain free of obstructions that can hinder personnel from exiting the building during an emergency. Read about how to ensure that hallways remain clear for emergencies.
ETA personnel should follow precautions when accessing building roof areas.
Learn more about these critical requirements when working on roof areas.
Check out the “1 Minute 4 Safety” slide library designed to assist Berkeley Lab employees in conducting discussions on the environment, safety, and health topics
Search and contribute to Berkeley Lab's lessons learned library