CS Safety and Health Information and Resources

The Computing Sciences Directorate conducts all of its operations in a manner that protects the health and safety of its employees and guests, that does not endanger the environment, and is consistent with all applicable Berkeley Lab, university, and government agency policies and regulations. The following information and resources is intended to help employees do their work safely.

Suggestion leads mid-road "pedestrian crossing" sign removal

Dan Martin of CRD has been recognized with a SPOT Award for the best CS Safety Suggestion or Near Miss for January-April, 2011. Martin reported a Near Miss about a dangerous situation for cyclists heading up Cyclotron Road. The mid-road "pedestrian crossing" sign in a pedestrian crosswalk created a "pinch point" for vehicles passing cyclists. Drivers would try to squeeze back to the right side of the road, impacting cyclists, in order to get past the sign. As a result, Facilities announced removal of the sign on June 8, 2011, making the Lab safer for both cyclists and drivers. Learn more

As part of Berkeley Lab's initiative to transform the safety culture on campus, Computing Sciences has created the "CS Top 10 Safety Competition." To participate, send near-miss safety hazards and safety suggestions to Safety Coordinator Betsy MacGowan.

Computing Sciences Safety Coordinator, Betsy MacGowan:

As the Safety Coordinator for Computing Sciences, Betsy MacGowan focuses on raising employee awareness of ergonomic and personal safety issues in the workplace. MacGowan is a certified industrial hygienist as well as a certified safety professional. She can be contacted at EEMacgowan@lbl.gov.

People | Safety Walkaround Checklists
Policies and Resources | Safety Committee Meeting Minutes
Safety Stand-Down Presentations

People

CS safety coordinator and committee chair: Betsy MacGowan (x2826)

CS safety lead: Howard Walter (x 5937)

CS / EH&S liaison: Mike White (x5818)

CS Safety Committee and Building Emergency Teams

Procedures

CS Procedure 1 – Halon Manual Mode Procedure Room 1275
CS Procedure 2 – Halon Manual Mode Procedure Room 1156
CS Procedure 3 – Computer Room Smoke or Fire Response Room 1275
CS Procedure 4 – Computer Room Smoke or Fire Response Room 1156
CS Procedure 5 – Computer Room Smoke or Fire Response Halon Manual Mode Room 1275
CS Procedure 6 – Computer Room Smoke or Fire Response Halon Manual Mode Room 1156
CS Procedure 7 – Smoke or Fire in Computer Room 2275
CS Procedure 8 – ISO - Base Installation Procedure