UCOR’s deactivation team at ORNL performed the final mockup of the Brokk remote demolition unit as they simulated operations to be done in hot cell A at building 3026. The remotely operated equipment allows the team to significantly increase workers’ distance from potential hazards. The unit will allow workers to conduct significant deactivation work safely…
35 years Kevin Crow, Environmental Compliance & EMS Program 10 years Kristofer D. Hagan, ORRL 5 years Tristan E. Case, Field Radiation Timothy L. Crisp, Field Radiation Paula R. Eich, Field Radiation Jennifer R. Jimenez, Dosimetry Brittany N. Kimball, Field Rad Protection Zachary S. Llanusa, Field Radiation Isaac D. McKinney, Field Radiation Gabriel D. Moore,…
Congratulations to the nine-person team that was responsible for removing items before CLSM placement at Y-12’s Beta-1 Building. Their dedication to performing their work right the first time prevented multiple walk downs to verify removal. As the project team was nearing this important milestone at Beta-1, it was important that everything was removed. This crew…
UCOR will conduct a quarterly Continuity of Operations (COOP) accountability exercise Thursday, Nov. 6, beginning at 11 a.m. The accountability exercise is designed to demonstrate UCOR’s ability to account for all UCOR and staff augmentation personnel. The exercise is initiated by notification to management. Each functional organization may conduct accountability using established points of contact…
We are in our final week of the 2025 United Way campaign. You should have received a pledge card in support of the campaign. If not, feel free to use the attached donation card. UCOR workers can sign up for payroll deduction, or those who already have a deduction in place can increase the amount…
Individually and collectively, our ability to recognize and appropriately respond to change plays a critical role in personal and workplace safety. The end of daylight savings time is an example of a change we face this week. Shorter days with less sunlight and potential fatigue can create hazards. Driving Conditions Driving at night is more…
