Questions? Call the Lab's COVID Info Line
510-486-5000 - M-F from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
LAB SERVICES
Access
- To access any Lab site, you must have your badge and a face cover. You must wear your badge while on a Lab site.
- Blackberry Gate is open 24/7.
- Grizzly Gate exit only M-F from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Building access weekend operations (badge swipe) Call Security 510-486-6999 for any issues
- Badge Office open by appointment only; email siteaccess@lbl.gov for an appointment
Parking: Parking is following off-hours eligibility which permits all LBNL badge-holders to park in any General or Blue Triangle space. Parking permits are not required.
Shuttles: Shuttles are operating on an on-call schedule Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Food: No food service on site; vending machines only with limited selection.
Health Services: Open from 7 a.m. to 4: 30 p.m. Please call 510-486-6266 before coming to Building 26.
Shipping & Receiving: Packages are being delivered as addressed. Call 510-486-4935 for assistance.
Buildings: One person to an elevator. Follow information on signs for use of break rooms and other shared spaces. Stay to the right in hallways and on stairs.
Showers: The showers at the Lab are available to use.
Conference Rooms: Conference rooms are not to be used for in-person meetings. If you need a conference room for single occupancy contact your building manager. Conference rooms are not being cleaned by custodial staff; you must clean before and after use.
EHS: COVID-19 information
Facilities: COVID-19 information
IF YOU ARE
WORKING AT OR VISITING A LAB SITE
You may need to log on to the site with your LBNL credentials to reach some of the documents.
Badge
You need your badge to access a Lab site and its buildings. You must wear your badge while on a Lab site.
- This training is mandatory prior to the first time you plan on accessing any Lab site.
- Weekly COVID-19 symptom check: You are required to fill this form out weekly before accessing a Lab site.
- Symptom Check Overview
- Complete your Health Pledge.
- Health Pledge Zoom backgrounds
EHS
- Cleaning and Decontamination
- Cleaning supplies are available on site.
- Face Covers and Respirators:
- How to Make a Face Cover
- Wearing Face Covers at the Lab
- Respirator - Cover Exhalation Value
- Respirator - Decontamination Procedure
- Respirator - Fit Testing Safety
- Re-Entry Checklists:
- Office
- Research
- Shop
- Exposure Risks Table
- Guidance on Transitioning from Telework or Administrative Leave to On Site Work
Building Guidance
- Elevators: One person per elevator unless otherwise posted
- Walking Paths: Follow posted signs; stay to right.
- Facilities Area Manager List
- Building Safety Readiness Checklist - FYI only
Cleaning
- Custodial Enhanced Services
- How to clean your workspace
- How to clean shared office equipment
- How to clean a GEM
- How to clean a fleet vehicle
Facilities
- HVAC controls are set to weekend mode; contact WRC for issues
- Custodial and waste pickup: Limited schedule
Shipping & Receiving
- Packages are being delivered as addressed. Call 510-486-4935 for assistance.
IF YOU ARE
WORKING REMOTELY
You may need to log on to the site with your LBNL credentials to reach some of the documents.
Ergonomics
If you are successfully teleworking and can continue to do so, you can expect to continue to telework at least through September. Talk with your supervisor if you have questions.
Health Pledge
Team Resources
- Inclusive Virtual Teams
- Fostering Psychological Safety During a Crisis
- Stress & Domestic Violence Resources
Guidance on Transitioning from Telework or Administrative Leave to On Site Work
IF YOU ARE
A SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER
You may need to log on to the site with your LBNL credentials to reach some of the documents.
COVID-19 Return to Work Information
- Supervisor responsibility for employee reporting symptoms of or confirmed COVID-19 case
- Training
- Symptom Checklist form
- Health Pledge
- Return to Work Checklist
- COVID-19 Safety Signs to Print
- Supervisor Message to Employee Confirming On site Work
- Supervisor's Guidance on Transitioning Employees from Telework or Administrative Leave to On Site Work
- Checklist for Employee Feedback Discussion
Work Planning & Control
Ergonomics
Leave
New Employee Information
Managing Your Team
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CARE RESOURCES
- Bright Horizons Childcare
- Eldercare
- Employee Health Plans
- Be Well at Work - Emotional Health Support from UC Berkeley
- 24-hour Mental Health Coronavirus Toolkit
- Local Community Mental Health Resources
- Peer-Run Warm Line - Non-emergency line for anyone seeking emotional support @ 1-855-845-7415
- From the Centers for Disease Control:
TELEWORK RESOURCES
- Telework Accessories & Equipment
- Ergonomic evaluation request
- Purchasing ergonomic accessories
- EHS Ergonomic one-stop
A Telework of the Future Team is exploring the future of telework at the Lab, focused on a long-term strategy. The working group is meeting with representatives of the Lab’s areas to better understand the needs of Lab teleworkers.
The group's plan will include provisions for ergonomic safety and procurement guidelines.
IT
INTERNATIONAL WORKERS
NEW EMPLOYEES
OTHERS COMING ON SITE
Construction contractors and vendors are required to follow their employer's health screening processes in addition to following the Lab's requirements to wear a face cover and practice social distancing.
FACILITY USERS
ALS: Information
BELLA: ctoth@lbl.gov
ESnet:
FLEXLAB: Cindy Regnier
JGI: Information
Molecular Foundry:
88-inch Cyclotron: mbjohnson@lbl.gov