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11Safety share: Mouse menaces Legal department

Safety share: Mouse menaces Legal department

Jan 11, 2018

On Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, a mouse created a stir in Argonne’s Legal department, located on the second floor in Building 201.

“I saw it sitting next to the Legal department’s water cooler,” said Legal Operations Manager Tracey Gallegos (LEG). “I jumped and yelped — a perfectly natural reaction. People came out of their offices … Read More »

12Safety share: Tips for driving in snow

Safety share: Tips for driving in snow

Jan 9, 2018

Here are 6 tips from AAA on how to drive safely in the snow:

Accelerate and decelerate slowly. Applying the gas slowly to accelerate is the best method for regaining traction and avoiding skids. Don’t try to get moving in a hurry, and take time to slow down for a stoplight. Remember, it takes longer … Read More »

13Safety share: Top 5 snow blower tips

Safety share: Top 5 snow blower tips

Jan 5, 2018

Here are the top 5 snow blower tips  from the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons:

If the blower jams, turn it off. Keep your hands away from the moving parts. Do not drink alcohol and use the snow blower. Be aware of the carbon monoxide risk … Read More »

14Safety share: Top 7 tips for shoveling snow

Safety share: Top 7 tips for shoveling snow

Jan 3, 2018

The National Safety Council recommends these tips to shovel safely:

Do not shovel after eating or while smoking. Take it slow and stretch out before you begin. Shovel only fresh, powdery snow; it’s lighter. Push the snow rather than lifting it. If you do lift it, use a small shovel or only partially fill the … Read More »

15Safety share: Top 7 tips for safe winter driving

Safety share: Top 7 tips for safe winter driving

Dec 19, 2017

It seems that winter has finally arrived and with that, we need to use extra caution when driving in and outside campus. Snow, slush and icy roads can make it harder for drivers to see, slow down and stop. All of these are major factors that can increase the chances of an accident.

These 7 … Read More »

16Safety share: Why stay home when the lab’s operations are suspended?

Safety share: Why stay home when the lab’s operations are suspended?

Dec 15, 2017

In the event of severe weather or other emergencies that affect the lab’s operational status, site occupants may be asked to refrain from coming to Argonne’s campus. Why?

We want you to remain safe. We may be trying to clear the site’s parking lots and roadways of snow and ice, and we can do this … Read More »

17Safety share: Want to get “snow day” notifications?

Safety share: Want to get “snow day” notifications?

Dec 12, 2017

Have you ever listened to the radio or watched the news to see which schools are closed due to snow? Occasionally, Argonne suspends normal operations or has a delayed start of normal business hours due to winter weather.

To receive important updates on the lab’s operational status (to know whether you should come to work), … Read More »

18Safety Share: McCallum saves parent from potential electrical incident

Safety Share: McCallum saves parent from potential electrical incident

Nov 30, 2017

On a recent trip to his parents’ home, David McCallum (TCP) discovered an outdoor extension cord that had a frayed outer jacket and exposed bare conductors.

“[My dad] had bought the cord at about the same time that I was born,” said McCallum. “I bought a replacement cord and threw the old one into the … Read More »

19Safety share: Fire in cigarette butt receptacle

Safety share: Fire in cigarette butt receptacle

Nov 28, 2017

Recently, Mary Malik (HSE) noticed a cigarette butt receptacle on campus that had smoke billowing out of it as she was driving in to work. She quickly called for help and mitigated a potentially dangerous situation.

Put out butts

Smokers should extinguish cigarettes and cigars before dropping them into smoking receptacles. Some cans provide instructions … Read More »

20Safety share: Tobacco cessation program available

Safety share: Tobacco cessation program available

Nov 22, 2017

Argonne’s Virgin Pulse program has an online tobacco cessation coaching program through SelfHelpWorks called LivingFree™. The program consists of 12 online video-based sessions, each divided into short segments.

The first time you log on and register, you will watch a brief introductory tutorial and set up your course calendar. Then, the system will guide you … Read More »

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