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JST Safety Week: "Overcoming the Challenges of COVID-19 at Argonne National Laboratory" – Virtual Seminar with Quinn Matula and Ian McGhee

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Other
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Joint Safety Team
Date
May 19, 2021   10:00 - 11:00 am  
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JST will be hosting the fourth annual Safety Week from May 17th - 21st. This initiative is devoted to promoting a more positive mindset towards safe laboratory practices throughout the department!

 

Please see email advertisement sent out by Department of Chemistry for more information and access to Zoom links. Please note that you will need to sign up for a time slot to attend the fire extinguisher training on Thursday, May 20th. We hope to see you there! 

 

Wednesday, May 19th

Virtual Seminar by Quinn Matula and Ian McGhee at 10 - 11 am

Title: “Overcoming the Challenges of COVID-19 at Argonne National Laboratory”

ABSTRACT: In this session, we’ll talk about Argonne and the broader DOE National Laboratory System, the role of the Worker Safety and Health Group at the lab, and how the Laboratory’s general response to COVID aligned with our Work Planning and Control processes and unique expertise. Our examination of the broader COVID response will touch on restrictions and controls, PPE and facility preparation, virus research, workplace improvement, and continuous improvement as we learned more about how the pandemic altered our workplace and everyday lives.

 

Virtual Meet and Greet with Quinn Matula and Ian McGhee at 1 - 2 pm

Come chat with and ask questions to Safety Professionals at Argonne National Lab Quinn Matula and Ian McGhee 

 

 

 

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