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"I helped improve safety at BNL"

BNLers talk about how they helped to make the Lab a safer place to work.

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How Mina Talai Made Berkner Hall Safer
Thursday, September 22, 2011 | Presented by Mina Talai

Mina Talai discusses how she helped improve safety at BNL with an ADA compliant ramp in Berkner Hall.

Other Videos

285

Safety Day 2012: Lab Comes Together to Teach and Talk Safety
The third annual Safety Day filled Berkner Hall June 6 with Lab staff, summer students, subject matter experts, and outside safety product vendors for a fun and useful learning experience.
277

Tree-felling Accident Spurs Chainsaw Training for Site Services
After a tree-felling incident resulted in a serious employee injury, the Site Services Division worked with the Wildfire Academy to provide training for its staff, as Tom Lambertson explains in this video.
278

Skid Resistant Strips Installed on Walkways at Little Red School House
When Amber Aponte took her daughter to the Lab’s Little Red School House one cold morning, she noticed the walkways were slippery. Watch this video to learn how Amber submitted her observation to the Safety Hotline, which resulted in a timely solution.
279

Laser Beam Between Tables Makes Moving Around the Lab Tough
Andy Cook works in a lab where laser beams are directed from one table to another. Because researchers have to walk through the beam area, Andy implemented a novel solution to address this safety concern. Watch the video to see what it was.
280

PPE Demo Room Means ‘Try Before You Buy’
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) demo room, managed by Safety & Health Services Division’s Bob Selvey, gives BNLers the opportunity to try out safety glasses, gloves, lab coats, hearing protection, and more, before ordering the product. Watch this video to learn how this demo room helps people at the Lab.
281

Old Sidewalks Replaced with New Sidewalks at Lab
Some sidewalks at the Lab are decades old, with cracks caused by weather and roots, posing potential tripping hazards to the site’s many walkers. The Site Resources Division crew is systemically identifying the sidewalks that need repair and replacement, and getting the job done. Watch the video to learn more.
282

New Fiberglass Snow Stakes are Easier to Install, and Less Likely to Damage Cars
By switching from metal snow stakes to fiberglass stakes, Mike Pankowski’s team found a way to limit the opportunity for injuries during the installation and maintenance process. Watch the video to learn how the new stakes are safer for BNLers.
283

Soup Stand at Cafeteria Was Too High For Some
The old soup stand at the cafeteria was too high for some people. Hot soup could splash and cause a burn. Kelly Smith saw the problem, suggested a solution, and now the soup stand is lower. Watch the video to learn more.
284

Ergonomics Advice Tailor-made to Working Groups’ Tasks
By capturing repetitive work on video and with still images, the Lab’s ergonomic experts are able to provide detailed, personalized ergonomics advice to workers around the Lab. Watch this video of Safety & Health Rep. Mark Marco to learn more about this program.
256

AEDs around Brookhaven Lab In Case of Cardiac Arrest
Lab Fire Captain Marcel Rosenfeld is responsible for the automated external defibrillators installed around the Lab site. Watch the video to learn more about these life-saving devices.
228

Allingham Finds the Fix for Kubota Slow-down Concern
Richard Allingham noticed a risk with the Kubotas on site. He shed a little light on the problem, which led to an excellent safety solution. Watch the video to learn more.

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