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Uncleared sidewalk at the walkway to 241
by Hovland, Paul 14 Feb '20

14 Feb '20

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Walkway Lighting Needed
by Gasper, William R. 05 Oct '17

05 Oct '17

The new sidewalk from the west side of B240 does not have adequate lighting to safely navigate after dark. This walkway was recently installed to provide a safe way to get to the 203/208 parking lot from 240. Also, the two ground lights on the sidewalk near the building and all the pole lights in the closed 240 west parking lot were not illuminated.

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frisbee players
by Munson, Todd S. 15 Dec '14

15 Dec '14

Dear Safety, I just wanted to let you know that our frisbee players were at it again tonight playing frisbee in the parking lot in the dark (apparently while waiting for the UofC shuttle). This seems like a regular occurrence for them. I said something the first two times I saw this behavior, but I do not think they are from our building. Please advise on whether or not I should report this in the future or just ignore it. Todd.

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Fwd: frisbee players
by Stickels 03 Dec '14

03 Dec '14

Would you like me to address individually (if Todd knows who they are) or send a "B240" e-mail? Begin forwarded message: > From: Stickels <stickels(a)mcs.anl.gov> > Subject: Re: frisbee players > Date: December 3, 2014 6:56:12 AM CST > To: "Munson, Todd S." <tmunson(a)mcs.anl.gov> > Cc: Stickels <stickels(a)mcs.anl.gov>, "Stickels, Judith K." <stickels(a)anl.gov>, "Hovland, Paul" <hovland(a)mcs.anl.gov> > > Thanks, Todd. I'll forward it to "safety". > > Do you know who the frisbee players are? > > > On Dec 2, 2014, at 5:44 PM, "Munson, Todd S." <tmunson(a)mcs.anl.gov> wrote: > >> >> Judy, >> >> Sorry, I have forgotten the correct email address for safety concerns. Please >> forward as necessary. >> >> Anyway, tonight (about 5:15) I had to tell the children in our building who were >> playing frisbee in our parking lot in the dark to stop. This is the second time >> I had to tell them the same thing. No only is it dangerous for them with cars >> coming and going, they also risk damaging the cars in the lot. Not sure what >> action to take next time. >> >> Perhaps the occupants in our building need to be reminded that they need to >> act their age and exercise some common sense. >> >> Todd. >> >> > > Judy Stickels > Manager, TCS Building Operations > MCS/240, Rm. 3156 > Argonne National Laboratory > 9700 South Cass Avenue > Argonne, IL 60439 > 630-252-3369 (voice) > stickels(a)mcs.anl.gov > Judy Stickels Manager, TCS Building Operations MCS/240, Rm. 3156 Argonne National Laboratory 9700 South Cass Avenue Argonne, IL 60439 630-252-3369 (voice) stickels(a)mcs.anl.gov

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Fwd: EVS Hotdog Sale
by Stickels 19 Nov '14

19 Nov '14

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Munson, Todd S." <tmunson(a)mcs.anl.gov> > Subject: Re: EVS Hotdog Sale > Date: November 19, 2014 1:06:44 PM CST > To: "Stickels, Judith K." <stickels(a)anl.gov> > Cc: "Stickels, Judith K." <stickels(a)anl.gov>, "Hovland, Paul" <hovland(a)mcs.anl.gov> > > > Judy, > > On second thought, this is probably a pointless can of worms. The same procedure would > probably apply when other meetings say get Panera catering and leave the sandwiches out > for an extended period of time. > > Best for everyone for me to bury my head in the sand and not think about it; else > everyone could get really mad at me for having to do more work. > > Todd. > >> On Nov 19, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Stickels <stickels(a)mcs.anl.gov> wrote: >> >> Hi Todd, >> >> I'm not sure there's a policy or procedure in place, but I'll certainly look into it and get back to you. >> >> --Judy >> On Nov 19, 2014, at 12:40 PM, "Munson, Todd S." <tmunson(a)mcs.anl.gov> wrote: >> >>> >>> Judy, >>> >>> Can you tell me what is the procedure and policy governing the EVS hotdog sale >>> going on right now? I don't want to make more work or get others in trouble, >>> but it seems a bit dubious to be selling hot food without permission and >>> some sort of food handlers or food service certification. I would hate >>> for someone to get sick because the temperature was too low. I asked >>> one of the ladies and they did not know the requirements. >>> >>> Paul: you are getting this because, as my supervisor, I am supposed to >>> inform you anytime I have safety concerns or questions. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> Todd. >>> >>> >>> >> >> Judy Stickels >> Manager, TCS Building Operations >> MCS/240, Rm. 3156 >> Argonne National Laboratory >> 9700 South Cass Avenue >> Argonne, IL 60439 >> 630-252-3369 (voice) >> stickels(a)mcs.anl.gov >> > Judy Stickels Manager, TCS Building Operations MCS/240, Rm. 3156 Argonne National Laboratory 9700 South Cass Avenue Argonne, IL 60439 630-252-3369 (voice) stickels(a)mcs.anl.gov

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Fwd: safety
by Judy Stickels 30 Nov '12

30 Nov '12

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Benson, Susan" <sbenson(a)anl.gov> > Subject: safety > Date: November 30, 2012 10:22:26 AM CST > To: "Stickels, Judith K." <stickels(a)mcs.anl.gov> > > A couple of suggestions: > > Paint a strip on the end of each outside step. Since we are leaving after daylight it is sometimes hard for us “old folk” to designate where one step stops and the other begins. > > > Sue Benson > Assistant Budget Administrator > EVS, Bldg 240, 6B12 > 630-252-3720 > Judy Stickels Manager, TCS Building Operations MCS/240, Rm. 3156 Argonne National Laboratory 9700 South Cass Avenue Argonne, IL 60439 630-252-3369 (voice) stickels(a)mcs.anl.gov

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Lighting outside TCS Bldg 240
by Paul Hovland 05 Nov '12

05 Nov '12

Gary Leaf pointed out that the external lights for Bldg 240 are programmed to turn on at sunset each day. For someone like Gary with limited vision, this can introduce a hazardous situation on overcast days when the sun is low in the sky. If the lights could instead be programmed to turn on 30 minutes or so prior to sunset, it would reduce or eliminate this problem. Paul

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Issues from the Observation/Conversation Practical Training Needing Management Attention
by Dyrkacz, Gary R. 15 May '12

15 May '12

Mike and Robin, I have been doing the practical observation/conversation training with staff. A number of issues have surfaced during the training. (Basically, the training is working as it should.) I have been explaining to the leaders the importance of following up on what staff tell us during the sessions. Some of the ESH issues, I have assigned to myself rather than letting them percolate up through management, because I want to show by example how the process should work and I often know the quickest path to an answer. (Mike, you have one such issue from me pending regarding the status of fixing the in-floor receptacle covers.) Today's session with EVS was the most extraordinary animated discussion of any of the previous training sessions. Despite the fact that the session was supposed to be four people interviewing one, after awhile it turned into a free-for-all of asking each other opening questions. From a learning to communicate point of view, the training was very successful, but the hard part is now trying to resolve what came out. Several management and operations issues came out that need both more division level discussion and ALD guidance and probably ALD Office push to get to the stage of resolution or impasse. The issue are not all new, but clearly, if they have been heard before, any solutions are not obvious to staff, or are still simply not there: 1. EVS leaders are either managing or participating in very large portfolios of projects.(The person we interviewed was managing or participating in eight projects; he was not an isolated example.) They are stressed from multiple deadlines overlapping and high demands on their time. However, they are all aware that it is not advisable for the division to refuse work, because you may never hear from a potential long term client again. The result is a high stress level in trying to keep everyone happy. How then to mitigate the stresses? 2. There is no formal training program when staff move into management. They are just dumped into the role and expected to perform as managers or supervisors. Because they are excellent scientists or engineers, does not necessarily follow they immediately become effective managers or leaders. All in the room agreed this was a strange way to operate. Most agreed that even a half or full day of management training could help to explain some management principles and Argonne's expectation for managers. In addition, we discussed ways the division might improve its process for orienting new staff to the various business ways, such as WFO contracts are done. 3. The reward or award system at Argonne is more by the numbers than concerned with recognizing extraordinary effort. We do have awards, such as Pacesetters, but staff are told that, even though they deserved to be awarded, they could not be accommodated because each Division is only allowed a couple of awards per year. What other kinds of ways can we recognize well done work? 4. An ESH related issue came up regarding better orientation for new staff on the safety expectations and responsibilities that Argonne expects of all staff. The staff in the room all recognized that we need to make it clear that safety is an individual's responsibility here. Even though ESH related, this is a much bigger issue and is related to the kinds of things that Todd Conklin will be talking about the next two days. Dave Gartman, who was one of the participants in the meeting suggested that these be discussed at a CELS DD meeting. I said I would put that idea forward. Discussion at the DD meeting might work to set the stage for further discussion and action items, but these issue have a number of facets that no single meeting is going to resolve. However something definitely need to be addressed, if this observation/conversation is really going to work as it must. Gary Dyrkacz Computing, Environment & Life Sciences ALD ESH Representative Bldg 240 Rm: 4125 Ph: 2-7478 FAX: 2-6333

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Protruding floor outlet covers.
by Dyrkacz, Gary R. 11 May '12

11 May '12

Mike, What is the current status of the effort to get the issue of the protruding floor outlet covers fixed in 240? While accompanying Jack Ditmars and Bill Gasper on an office inspection last week they pointed out protruding outlets in the middle of a walkway path. Today, I received a message from an EVS leader completing her observation/conversation training that the issue was brought up by the staff member she was interviewing. Gary Dyrkacz Computing, Environment & Life Sciences ALD ESH Representative Bldg 240 Rm: 4125 Ph: 2-7478 FAX: 2-6333

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Callers listed on the 911 calls
by Dyrkacz, Gary R. 27 Apr '12

27 Apr '12

Hi, I have had several comments from ESH Coordinators about the names of the 911 caller sometimes appearing on the 911 email alert messages. The concern is that this can put the caller in an unwanted spotlight. Is this a new policy we have implemented? If not, can the operators be instructed not to put the names on the email notification unless necessary for direct contact purposes? Gary Dyrkacz Computing, Environment & Life Sciences ALD ESH Representative Bldg 240 Rm: 4125 Ph: 2-7478 FAX: 2-6333

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