We are cleaning up contaminated, unused facilities on the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR). In addition to removing excess facilities, we maintain facilities across ORR that are waiting for disposition. We also provide critical upgrades to extend the life of active, but aging, facilities. This continues the same work done by the former UCOR from 2011 to 2022.
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UCOR is proud to have our safety culture recognized by The Association of Union Constructors. We received the Thomas J. Reynolds Zero DART Award! Read more here: ucor.com/ucor-receives-tauc-award/
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Mel McKenzie is a key element of our safety culture, interfacing with Local Safety Improvement Teams (LSITs) across our organization to identify opportunities for improvement and make sure we continue to take care of each other.
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More than 400 legacy containers are housed inside Y-12’s Alpha-4 building from cleanout that took place prior to UCOR’s contract. To determine the appropriate disposal path for these containers, they must be inspected and characterized. The project determined that 94 of these drums that were either pressurized or had the potential to become pressurized needed to be punctured and vented. With the help of a CNS specialty group, the drums were safely punctured and vented using a remote puncturing tool. The remaining containers do not pose a risk for pressurizing and will be vented prior to characterization. This working partnership with CNS is helping to reduce environmental risk safely and effectively at Y-12.
What's New
Oak Ridge Contractor Takes Next Step in Safety and Wellness Programming
When considering risks associated with nuclear cleanup, many people would list radiation, chemicals or falling debris. While correct, an Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management cleanup contractor is taking another step to consider an additional important safety factor – the mental health of employees.
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UCOR continues expanding summer intern program
United Cleanup Oak Ridge (UCOR) welcomed its largest class of summer interns this week. With 40 students this year, the 2023 class is almost 40% larger than in 2022. The intern program is a major part of the company’s workforce development effort. As part of its 10-year cleanup contract with the Department of Energy, UCOR is committed to maintaining a strong pipeline of environmental cleanup workers in Oak Ridge, especially in the science, technology, engineering, and math fields.
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Tennessee Tech University and United Cleanup Oak Ridge to Partner on Workforce Development
A new partnership between Tennessee Tech University and UCOR will focus on building a pipeline of highly skilled workers for UCOR’s environmental cleanup at the Oak Ridge Reservation for the U.S. Department of Energy.
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UCOR donates excess safety glasses to Roane State Vision Clinic
UCOR recently donated unused safety glasses to Roane State’s Vision Technology Program. The donation was in support of the company’s ongoing partnership with Roane State Community College as well as UCOR’s focus on sustainability.
Safety
We Strive to Set the Standard in Safety
Safety is always the top priority at UCOR. We are a DOE Voluntary Protection Program Star site, a designation given to only the safest sites in the DOE Complex. Our award-winning safety performance has earned us many accolades.
Employee involvement is a key aspect of our safety culture. We empower our workers to stop work if they see something questionable. We also have strong worker engagement program to ensure our team members feel safe in their work environment.
