Safety Day at Brookhaven National Laboratory

Safety Day Seminar Series

Gary Welch

sleeping at desk “The Negative Effects of Inactivity; The Positive Effects of Exercise”
12:30 p.m., Berkner B

Joe Terranova

“Hurricane Awareness”
12:45 p.m., Berkner B

Hands-on Activities and Learning

safety day

Come see: Physical Therapy Demonstrations, Fire Extinguisher Instruction, and other interactive safety experiences.

Giveaways and Prizes

Spin the Wheel to answer a safety question and receive a safety-related giveaway! Complete your BNL Passport to Safety Card (pdf) for a chance to win a grand prize! Prizes include: 6’ step ladder, fire extinguisher, bike helmets and vests, and much more!

Demos & Testing

AED/CPR Training
Balance Machine
Bicycle Inspection (limit one bike per person)
Boating Safety
Car Seat Check
Children’s Drawing Contest
Defensive Driving
Damaged Equipment
Driving Simulator
Emergency Planning
Ergo/ Office and Lab Equipment Demo
Ergo/ Self-Evaluation Tool
Fire Extinguisher Training
Fire Ladder Truck & Brush Truck on display
Heat Stress
Hurricane Preparedness
Noise Protection
OMC: Hypertension and Smoking Cessation
Physical Therapy

Being Safe: 10 Things You Can Do

Moving? Get help

Moving can be exciting, but take care. Work with your building manager to get the right personnel to move boxes and equipment.
Use good ergonomics

Improper keyboard use can cause carpal tunnel syndrome. See examples of a proper laptop station in the Occupational Medicine Clinic.
Eliminate lab clutter

Clutter is a major cause of accidents in the lab. The key to a safe and clutter-free laboratory is regular housekeeping.
Protect your eyes

Three out of five who suffer an eye injury wore no protection. Protect against dust, flying objects, chemicals and UV/IR radiation.
Protect your hands

Wear cut-resistant gloves when hands are at risk of slicing, abrasions, and punctures or impact cuts.
Know the alerts

There are many emergency alert systems at BNL. Check with your Local Emergency Coordinator to learn about alarms in your building.
Smart fume hood use

Fume hoods provide protection for the experimenter but that protection is only as good as the user's work practices.
Use a staging area

Using a Staging Area to store materials during construction helps projects run more smoothly with less potential damage to items.
Use satellite areas

Non-compliance with satellite storage area rules may result in fines, unsafe conditions, spills, chemical exposures or injuries.
Prevent slips, trips & falls

Slips, trips and falls are the #2 cause of recordable injuries at BNL. Be aware of your surroundings. Report areas needing repair.