Last chance to schedule a mobile mammogram
Please note: The mobile mammography unit is fully booked on Oct. 21. Eight slots are still available on Oct. 22.
Radiant announces $280 million nuclear investment at ETTP
Radiant Industries, a California-based nuclear startup with roots in space exploration, announced yesterday that it plans to build a factory at ETTP Heritage Center to produce portable nuclear microreactors, called Kaleidos. The $280 million investment, to be located on the former K-27/K-29 footprint, will create 175 jobs. It is the latest in a series of…
Evacuation drills being held today at 2:30 p.m.
In coordination with National Fire Prevention Month, evacuation drills are scheduled today for 90 Union Valley Road, 100 Union Valley Road, 105 Mitchell Road, 701 Scarboro Road, EMWMF, K-1036, and K-1310 LM & RU. All UCOR workforce personnel and visitors present at these facilities will be expected to participate in the drill. The drill does…
Rise Network’s first meeting being held tomorrow
The purpose of this new Network is to bridge the gap between field workers and those in the office and aid in professional development and networking. Guest Speakers: Safety and Health Date/Time: Wednesday, October 15 11a.m.-noon Location: 90 Union Valley conference Room A2-D72 Snacks provided
Seasonal depression workshop being held next month
The Mental Wellbeing Center will be hosting educational workshops on seasonal depression next month. Mark your calendar for Thursday, Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. to attend the in-person workshop in the Meet + Train room. A virtual option will be offered via Teams on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.…
Hand Injuries
The most common type of injuries at UCOR this year are associated with hands. With 11 hand injuries so far, these injuries have more than doubled from the previous year. Two of these events resulted in lacerations that required medical attention beyond first aid. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 1…
Y-12 evacuation drills postponed until further notice
The Y-12 evacuation drills planned for this week will not be conducted. Once the drills are rescheduled, UCOR personnel will be expected to participate. Please note that the previously announced evacuation drills that UCOR is conducting at its work sites this Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. will continue as planned.
Vajda appointed UCOR Chief Engineer
Joshua Vajda has been appointed UCOR Chief Engineer, reporting to Tim McEvoy, Director of Technical and Engineering Services. In this role, Joshua will serve as the design authority, ensuring technical excellence, design standards, and engineering program requirements are maintained across UCOR’s engineering organization. Joshua brings more than 20 years of experience in nuclear operations, reactor…
Sunny week ahead with slightly warmer weather
Cool mornings and warm afternoons are on the weather menu for the rest of the week. Expect lots of sunshine throughout the week with high temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and nighttime lows in the 50s. Little chance for precipitation is expected this week.
MEDIC blood drive being held this week
MEDIC Blood Drive Tuesday, October 14 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 701 Scarboro Road. MEDIC Blood Drive Wednesday, October 15 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Heritage Center (K-1036).
