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Staff Explore Safety, Wellness Tips at Annual Fair

Firefighters pose with Dr. Alfred Johnson, who is wearing a fireman's hat
NIH Deputy Director for Management Dr. Alfred Johnson (standing third from l) greets members of NIH’s Division of Fire and Rescue Services.

Photo:  Marleen Van Den Neste

Two smiling women point to "work-life-balance" circle on Wellness Goals poster
Staff share wellness and stress-management tips.

Photo:  Marleen Van Den Neste

Colleagues hold energy conservation posters at table.
NIH’ers share energy conservation tips and procedures for proper disposal of chemical waste.

Photo:  Marleen Van Den Neste

Four women toast with their red, fruity drinks.
Colleagues enjoy rosemary and berry mocktails.

Photo:  Marleen Van Den Neste

Woman spins colorful wheel at education game at info table in the lobby
Staff from NIH’s Office of Animal Care and Use host educational, interactive activities at their table.

Photo:  Marleen Van Den Neste

One woman holds child and family programs poster; another holds poster with summer safety tips, and a beach ball
Colleagues promote NIH work-life resources and summer safety tips.

Photo:  Marleen Van Den Neste

Two colleagues hold meters, tools with Radiation Safety poster behind.
Colleagues promote radiation safety.

Photo:  Marleen Van Den Neste

In June, Safety, Health and Wellness Day returned to the Clinical Center’s south lobby. The annual fair raises awareness about safety and wellness concerns to help prevent and reduce work-related injuries and illnesses. 

This year’s fair featured posters, demonstrations, a stretch class and healthy treats. Exhibits included lab safety, radiation safety, energy conservation, fire prevention and Occupational Medical Services as well as a range of resources for when employees need advice and assistance—from child and family care to the Employee Assistance Program. 

The fair was sponsored by NIH’s Office of Research Services in conjunction with NIH’s Recreation and Welfare (R&W) Association.

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