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
| November | Halt the spread of germs in your office A reflection on safety at the Lab Be a defensive walker Drinking and Driving: Over the limit |
Back Issues
2009
| October | Recipe for Safe Cooking Prevent the Seasonal Flu: Get a Flu Shot Manage Your Stress Be a Defensive Driver |
| September | Study the rules for back to school Take part in pollution prevention Teens behind the wheel Survivors of the annual VPP wellness challenge |
| August | Lawn care: Safety rules are your best tool Shed some light on your sight Basic bicycle safety rules Safety councils at the Lab |
July | Electrical Safety at the Lab Boat with Confidence Quench Your Thirst Sun Sense |
June | DOE VPP Onsite Review is Coming Pandemic and you Scents and sensibility |
May | Hold on to your hat! Electrical safety: Buyer beware Anti-counterfeiting campaign Being a safe motorist to cyclists Safe kids this summer |
April | Human Performance Improvement (HPI) Happy, healthy joints Annual VPP Survivor Wellness Challenge Live and work well |
March | VPP Annual Program Evaluation and Survey Status Don't be a victim of identity theft Poison prevention in your home Make your home a safe haven |
February | Driving and chatting on the phone don't mix AMH Services Healthy Heart Returning to work after an injury/illness |
January—Second Issue | Keep your cool on the road Get fit in the New Year |
January—First Issue | Human Performance Improvement (HPI) Watch Your Step |
2008
| December—Second Issue | Be aware of container degradation in labs Stay home when you're sick |
| December—First Issue | Managing holiday stress Keep your holidays festive |
| November—Second Issue | VPP Safety Sleuth Winter preparations at the Laboratory |
| November—First Issue | VPP Program Evaluation underway Allergic reactions at the Laboratory |
| October—Second Issue | Safe cycling in the area Be a safe motorcyclist |
| October—First Issue | Household fire prevention ISO 14001:2004 audit |
| September—Second Issue | VPP survivor wellness challenge Immunization awareness |
| September—First Issue | The buzz on bees Drink up: Water basics throughout the year |
| August—Second Issue | Don't let stress get the best of you Safe Computing |
| August—First Issue | What germs are lurking in your office? Safety Dialog at the Laboratory |
| July—Second Issue | Sometimes two wheels are better than four Meet Sleepy Susan |
| July—First Issue | Don't let your 4th of July Spark out of control Be cool this summer with safe boating practices |
| June—Second Issue | Hang up or pay up Tread lightly |
| June—First Issue | The PNNL brand promise Vechile—backing techniques |
| May—Second Issue | Simply distracted Violence in the workplace |
| May—First Issue | Know the signs of a heart attack Calling all fruits & veggies |
| April—Second Issue | Staff on the move Spring cleaning with a new meaning |
| April—First Issue | VPP's Wellness Survivor Challenge Don’t Delay, Report Today! |
| March | The Insight on Eye Health Preventing Accidental Poisonings |
| February | Combat Crime with Common Sense Don't Give Germs the Upper Hand |
| January | Get Fit—And Stick With It Kick The Habit |
2007
| December | Holiday Safety Tips Crosswalk Safety |
| November | A Jagged Awareness Winter Safety Preparations |
| October | Fire Prevention Measures For Your Home VPP Programs Designed for Staff |
September | Your Role in VPP's Onsite Review Are you a Survivor? |
| August | Food Allergies SafetyDiaLOG Suggestion - hallway mirrors |
| July | Staying Safe in the Summer Sun Passive Smoking |
| June | Safety 24/7 Upcoming Audits and Assessments |
| May | Fragrance Sensitivity VPP's Safety Dialog |
| April | Surge Protector Power Strip Dangers All Boxed Up! |
| March | PNNL's FY07 VPP Program Evaluation Ear buds unplugged |
| February | Hand Sanitizers Halt the Trail of Germs AMH Programs and Services |
| January | Presenteeism – an increasing problem Emergency Call Stations – newly activated for your use |
2006
| December | Annual VPP Program Evaluation Underway Seasonal Safety |
| November | Pedestrian Awareness Winter Safety Preparations |
| October | Family Fire Drill – what's your plan? Safety Topic Table Tents now available in each PNNL conference room. |
September | Information from VPP's Annual Safety Performance Celebration |
| August | Sunscreen Savy Desktop Germs |
| July | Hand-washing 101 VPP Safety Suggestion Contest - another success! |
| June | Get plugged in to electrical safety How's your blood pressure? |
| May | Spring Wellness Challenge – sign-up today Grounds personnel say number-one safety concern is Laboratory staff |
| April | Don't let distractions keep you from driving safely Safety first for bicycle commuters |
| March | Update to Safety Suggestions Contest Pay attention to signs! |
| February | Tips for sniffling & sneezing season Beware of your surroundings |
| January | Check-out AMH Services Beware of unsheathed objects! |
2005
| December | Winter Driving Conditions - What you can do to prepare Check-out the New and Improved VPP Website |
| November | Does Your Cell Phone Have ICE? Final Results for Steps to Success |
| October | VPP Safety Suggestions Being Addressed ISO 14001 – What You Need to Know |
| September | Steps to Success fitness challenge |
| August | Hydration information VPP Safety Suggestions - implementation status |
| July | Stroke recognition VPP's Wellness Initiative |
| June | Everybody makes mistakes VPP Safety Suggestions |
| May | Response to fire at PNNL Healthy lifestyles for your family |
| April | Spiders - friend or foe PNNL's new Ergonomic tools |
| March | Too busy to eat healthy? VPP Program Evaluation and Survey Status |
| Febuary | Keep your workspace customer ready Trashy tips |
| January | Smoking Cessation Information & Classes Tips on getting in shape |
2004
| December | Holiday Safety Tips Cold/Flu Season Preventative Measures |
| Special Edition | VPP Annual Survey Safety Suggestion Campaign |
| November | Winter Safety Tips Emergency Preparedness |
| October | Pedestrian/Driver Safety ISO 14001 Audit Information |
| September | VPP STAR site recertification PNNL Blood Pressure monitors |
| August | DOE-VPP On-Site Review VPP Star Status Significance |
| July | Keep Your Cool Summer Sun Safety |
| June | Open, Honest & Frequent Communication AdvanceMed-New Medical Contractor |
| May | Office of Science Safety Visit |
| April | Safety Performance VPP Preparing for Three Year Review |
| March | Protect Your Hands–Wear the Proper Gloves Save Your Vision |
| February | AED Program PREVENT Accidents |
| January | Change is in the Air: Paper Towel Dispensers & Air Fresheners Resolve to be Safe & Healthy! |
2003
| December | Essential Ergonomics Electrical Edict-Don't be Shocked! |
| October/November | Special IOPS Edition! |
| September | Stay Home if you're Sick Environmental Stewardship Commitment |
| August | Vaccination Awareness Month Labor Day-September 1 |
| July | What's up with Blood Pressure? Stay Cool this Summer! |
| June | Washing Up! October ISO 14001 Audit |
| May | Watch Your Back! Don't Get Caught Cold with Liquid Nitrogen |
| April | Play Sports Safely Work Safely |
| March | Disaster Preparedness Email Safety |
| February | Returning to Work after an Injury/Illness Skating Safely |
| January | Tips for While on the Slopes VPP Survey Results |
Earlier issues can be obtained from the VPP Webmaster.