Rev. 07/11

1. Laboratory Occupational Medical Program
   1. Medical Surveillance
   2. Injuries/Illnesses
   3. Eye Protection Program
2. Employee Assistance Program
3. Blood Bank Donations

A. LABORATORY OCCUPATIONAL MEDICAL PROGRAM

1. Medical Surveillance

Medical examinations may be offered initially and periodically to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) employees during employment and at the time of termination or retirement, in accordance with DOE guidance. Employees engaged in potentially dangerous occupations, such as those working with certain hazardous substances (e.g., lead, asbestos, or carcinogens), are enrolled in the Medical Surveillance Program. For employees participating in the Medical Surveillance Program, the Site Occupational Medical Director (SOMD) determines both the content and the frequency of health evaluations, based on identified potential hazards and risks and in accordance with applicable regulations. Women who are or plan to become pregnant should consult Health Services about their work environments.

2. Injuries/Illnesses

Health Services, Building 26, will evaluate and treat minor injuries and illnesses and will advise employees of medical conditions that should be discussed with or treated by an outside personal physician. Supervisors must require their employees to report as soon as possible all injuries and illnesses that occur at work so that medical evaluation and treatment may be provided promptly and effectively. On returning to work after a work-related injury/illness resulting in lost time, employees must report to Health Services for an evaluation of their condition and ability to resume customary duties. For non-occupational health problems, employees are required to contact Health Services if five or more consecutive workdays have been lost or if a work restriction or accommodation is needed.

3. Eye Protection Program

Safety glasses are available to all employees and are required at certain potentially hazardous work sites, such as the mechanical shops and laser laboratories. Eye examinations by an optometrist in Health Services are provided at low cost to employees needing prescription safety glasses.

B. EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Employees who are experiencing problems, including those related to family difficulties, substance abuse, legal and financial concerns, personal adjustments, emotional trauma, and their jobs, can secure confidential counseling and/or referrals to appropriate resources. The Employee Assistance Program is an off-site program provided by the University of California (UC) Health Center (the Tang Center) of the Berkeley campus.Employees and managers seeking Employee Assistance Program services should contact the UC Berkeley Employee Assistance Program directly.

C. BLOOD BANK DONATIONS

Employees who meet the blood bank requirements for donors are urged to donate blood during the periodic American Red Cross blood drives held at the Laboratory.  These blood drives are coordinated by the LBNL Philanthropy Club.

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