Moose, a border collie certified as a search and rescue canine by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was on hand during the JGI Safety & Wellness Fair. There are less than 250 dogs with Moose’s certification and training nationwide. Learn more about Moose and his owner, DOE JGI’s Tootie Tatum, at http://jgi.doe.gov/doe-jgi-faces-a-girl-and-her-dog/. Tatum also offered information on emergency preparedness for pets.
Marking its 9th year, the annual JGI Safety and Wellness Fair took place on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, drawing around 120 attendees to our Courtyard. Over a dozen booths promoted various aspects of health and safety, both at work and at home. The JGI Safety & Wellness (SWELL) Team, a group of employees who have been promoting a strong safety culture, organized the event. The SWELL team is led by Christine Naca – one of Berkeley Lab’s profilees for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Check out photos from the event here.
Among the lessons learned by visitors checking out the various displays:
- Several booths were set up by various groups from Berkeley Lab:
- Sustainable Berkeley Lab asked everyone to take a real time survey to find out sustainability concerns of JGI employees. The resulting top three concerns: Energy Conservation, Water Conservation, and Waste Diversion.
- Electrical Safety team used hotdogs to demonstrate the effects of a 120-volt charge on people, and also showed off an electrical outlet available at hardware stores that prevents children from accidentally electrocuting themselves.
- Health Services had lip balm and sunblock for sun protection, and reminded attendees that they could have their medical needs met at the main Lab campus.
- Waste Management provided information on battery disposal, and on chemical waste disposal at home.
- Protective Services offered information on emergency kit preparation for both humans and pets (courtesy of FEMA and ARF), and had a display of fire extinguishers.
- CARE Services offered information on stress management and guided imagery, as well as mood stickers.
- Bike Walnut Creek was represented by JGIers who get around on two wheels rather than four, and they were happy to chat about this emissions-free mode of transportation.
- The JGI’s Emergency Response Team displayed one of the JGI’s new automated external defibrillators (AEDs) and had a video running on how to use it.
- The Central Costa County Sanitary District booth proved that disposable items tagged “flushable” actually aren’t with two jars of water, one holding disintegrating toilet paper, and one with a flushable wipe.
- The East Bay Regional Parks District gave away trail maps showing hiking trails around the vicinity.
- Therapy dogs were on hand to provide unconditional affection and mood boosts, courtesy of the Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF).
- Compost bins and instructions for their use were distributed by Republic Services.