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Porcelain Press

The VPP Porcelain Press is a monthly newsletter designed to raise staff safety awareness of the Laboratory's Voluntary Protection Program and to discuss timely safety and health issues.

Current Issue

August—First Issue
(pdf,  170kb)
What germs are lurking in your office?
Safety Dialog at the Laboratory

Back Issues

July—Second Issue
(pdf,  170kb)
Sometimes two wheels are better than four
Meet Sleepy Susan
July—First Issue
(pdf,  170kb)
Don't let your 4th of July Spark out of control
Be cool this summer with safe boating practices
June—Second Issue
(pdf,  170kb)
Hang up or pay up
Tread lightly
June—First Issue
(pdf,  170kb)
The PNNL brand promise
Vechile—backing techniques
May—Second Issue
(pdf,  170kb)
Simply distracted
Violence in the workplace
May—First Issue
(pdf,  170kb)
Know the signs of a heart attack
Calling all fruits & veggies
April—Second Issue
(pdf,  170kb)
Staff on the move
Spring cleaning with a new meaning
April—First Issue
(pdf,  170kb)
VPP's Wellness Survivor Challenge
Don’t Delay, Report Today!
March
(pdf,  170kb)
The Insight on Eye Health
Preventing Accidental Poisonings
February
(pdf,  170kb)
Combat Crime with Common Sense
Don't Give Germs the Upper Hand
January
(pdf,  170kb)
Get Fit—And Stick With It
Kick The Habit

2007

December
(pdf,  1mb)
Holiday Safety Tips
Crosswalk Safety
November
(pdf,  1mb)
A Jagged Awareness
Winter Safety Preparations
October
(pdf,  410kb)
Fire Prevention Measures For Your Home
VPP Programs Designed for Staff
September
(pdf,  410kb)
Your Role in VPP's Onsite Review
Are you a Survivor?
August
(pdf,  397kb)
Food Allergies
SafetyDiaLOG Suggestion - hallway mirrors
July
(pdf,  410kb)
Staying Safe in the Summer Sun
Passive Smoking
June
(pdf,  2mb)
Safety 24/7
Upcoming Audits and Assessments
May
(pdf,  779kb)
Fragrance Sensitivity
VPP's Safety Dialog
April
(pdf,  261kb)
Surge Protector Power Strip Dangers
All Boxed Up!
March
(pdf,  1mb)
PNNL's FY07 VPP Program Evaluation
Ear buds unplugged
February
(pdf,  1mb)
Hand Sanitizers Halt the Trail of Germs
AMH Programs and Services
January
(pdf,  1mb)
Presenteeism – an increasing problem
Emergency Call Stations – newly activated for your use

2006

December
(pdf,  700kb)
Annual VPP Program Evaluation Underway
Seasonal Safety
November
(pdf,  1.4mb)
Pedestrian Awareness
Winter Safety Preparations
October
(pdf,  3.9mb)
Family Fire Drill – what's your plan?
Safety Topic Table Tents now available in each PNNL conference room.
September
(pdf,  2mb)
Information from VPP's Annual Safety Performance Celebration
August
(pdf,  2mb)
Sunscreen Savy
Desktop Germs
July
(pdf,  2mb)
Hand-washing 101
VPP Safety Suggestion Contest - another success!
June
(pdf,  180kb)
Get plugged in to electrical safety
How's your blood pressure?
May
(pdf,  180kb)
Spring Wellness Challenge – sign-up today
Grounds personnel say number-one safety concern is Laboratory staff
April
(pdf,  181kb)
Don't let distractions keep you from driving safely
Safety first for bicycle commuters
March
(pdf,  228kb)
Update to Safety Suggestions Contest
Pay attention to signs!
February
(pdf,  4.2mb)
Tips for sniffling & sneezing season
Beware of your surroundings
January
(pdf,  158kb)
Check-out AMH Services
Beware of unsheathed objects!

2005

December
(pdf,  1mb)
Winter Driving Conditions - What you can do to prepare
Check-out the New and Improved VPP Website
November
(pdf,  2mb)
Does Your Cell Phone Have ICE?
Final Results for Steps to Success
October
(pdf,  1.4mb)
VPP Safety Suggestions Being Addressed
ISO 14001 – What You Need to Know
September
(pdf,  1mb)
Steps to Success fitness challenge
August
(pdf,  1.25mb)
Hydration information
VPP Safety Suggestions - implementation status
July
(pdf,  1.4mb)
Stroke recognition
VPP's Wellness Initiative
June
(pdf,  1.3mb)
Everybody makes mistakes
VPP Safety Suggestions
May
(pdf,  1.3mb)
Response to fire at PNNL
Healthy lifestyles for your family
April
(pdf,  1.5mb)
Spiders - friend or foe
PNNL's new Ergonomic tools
March
(pdf,  1.0mb)
Too busy to eat healthy?
VPP Program Evaluation and Survey Status
Febuary
(pdf,  1.3mb)
Keep your workspace customer ready
Trashy tips
January
(pdf,  1.3mb)
Smoking Cessation Information & Classes
Tips on getting in shape

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