According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four Americans will fall each year. And of those who fall one time, half of them will fall again.
You may protect yourself from falling by:
Wearing proper footwear — your choice of shoes, for example wearing secure shoes that fit properly with ties … Read More
Several Argonne employees received on-the-spot recognition for displaying positive safety or quality assurance initiative during the month of February 2019.
Gold Spot Award recipients Ralph Bechtold (AES) Allison Cherry (NWM) Marcus Diaz, Jr. (FAC) Michael Douell (ASD) Regina Mekler (AES) Daniel Nassar (FAC) Milton Peggs (FAC) Kyle Stalter (NWM) Silver Spot Award recipients Daniel Berkland … Read More
A booklet on physical activity, published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in November 2018, contains new data suggesting that physical activity accumulated in bouts of less than ten minutes at a time is associated with improved health.
The guidelines still urge all adults to engage in 75 minutes of vigorous aerobic … Read More
By Joe Kirts, Emergency Management Officer
Being prepared for severe weather can be a lifesaver. Argonne cares about you and your safety, so it is important to ensure that everyone knows where to shelter in the event of a tornado. Argonne will be conducting a site-wide tornado drill at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 5, … Read More
The Operations Excellence Council provides a senior management forum focused on delivering leading-edge science, and developing a strong commitment to, and culture around, research and operational excellence throughout the laboratory. The council supports timely, transparent and effective decision-making on operational programs. It communicates customer feedback, needs and priorities, and reviews lab performance targets and metrics.
It’s important to be prepared for weather events including severe weather. Knowing what to look for can be a life-saving advantage.
Anthony Marzano, chief administrator for the Will County 911 Office and former Argonne deputy emergency management officer, will present a two-hour National Weather Service Basic Weather Spotter course on Thursday, March 7, 2019, from … Read More
Several Argonne employees received on-the-spot recognition for displaying positive safety and/or quality assurance initiative during the month of December 2018.
Gold Spot Award recipients Zachary Baker (BIS) Benjamin Duval (STE) Jared Gudaitis (FAC) Jeffrey Kerr (FAC) David Kosicek (FAC) Christian Kourkoumelis (EGS) Sean Kramer (FAC) Glenn Moonier (AES) Cecil Pinder (STE) Ryan Roberts (FAC) Anthony … Read More
Well-implemented Work Planning and Control makes work safer and more efficient — and new workshops are available to ensure you know what must go right and what can potentially go wrong.
WPC303, “How to Plan and Execute Work,” is an interactive workshop using a team approach foster an engaging learning experience for operations or research … Read More
Several Argonne employees received on-the-spot recognition for displaying positive safety and/or quality assurance initiative during the month of November 2018.
Gold Spot Award recipients Diane Ansah (HRS) Kevin Knoerzer (AES) Patrick Dombrowski (ASD) Patricia Weghorn (ASD) Ronald Blake (ASD) Randall Zabel (ASD) Brian Schultz (FAC) Mark Quesinberry (EOF) Dylan Dias (NWM) Jeffrey Slawinski (FAC) Silver … Read More
By Dan Raker (LEG), Senior Attorney, and Darryl Howe (HRS), Manager Employee and Labor Relations
The holiday season is here and, for many, it is a time to celebrate at the year-end party with co-workers. Holiday parties are great opportunities for team building, recognition and camaraderie. Please remember, though, that holiday parties are work functions. … Read More
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