There is still time to share your feedback and suggestions on UCOR Hub. The survey is anonymous unless you choose to share your name to be entered into a drawing for a HUBi hat. Your responses to the short survey in HUBI’s User Corner will help us make the platform as useful as possible for you. The survey…
Energy remaining in machines and equipment after shutdown can expose workers to risk during maintenance or servicing. If not properly controlled, this energy can lead to serious injuries or fatalities (SIFs). Before starting work, consider potential sources of stored energy that may include: Mechanical – objects under tension or compression (springs/bungees) Hydraulic – pressurized liquids…
Being issued a government clearance is a privilege that comes with responsibilities. All clearance holders are required to report the following: Unofficial foreign travel When traveling out of the country, UCOR email and/or network must not be accessed. Contact with foreign intelligence Elicitation (someone attempting to obtain information) Continuing association with foreign nationals Foreign activities Arrests,…
Congratulations to the DARA Facility team for being recognized with a TeamsCount Award. The team facilitated installation of an underground water line by drilling under Bear Creek over a weekend. The controls the team put in place ensured thorough cleanup up without affecting the downstream creek. Kudos to Brennan Burke, Doug Callor, Logan Coffey, Steve…
Monday, Sept. 8, begins Construction Suicide Prevention Week – dedicated to increasing awareness, support, and prevention. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide in the nation, affecting thousands of construction workers each year. Join us next week and throughout the month of September and show your support. Dates to mark on your calendar:…
As previously mentioned, the K-25 Interpretive Center is open to the public. We’ve put together a video featuring remarks from some of the speakers, including UCOR President and CEO Ken Rueter, so you can hear why this center is such an important part of preserving the site’s rich history. Click the link to view. https://youtu.be/KL6p6hztW5k?si=wusSJS__PobytfZD
Kudos to the Design and Field Engineering Teams who received a TeamsCount award today. The team was recognized for meeting last minute challenges and putting in late hours to keep construction of the Mercury Treatment Facility moving and ensure that schedule commitments were maintained. Their diligence and attention to detail continue to make a significant…
Mark Ladd is UCOR’s asbestos training coordinator and has been with our company for three years. Previously a high school teacher, Mark started his career with UCOR as a laborer at ORNL before working with the training team. He and his wife have two dogs and love to spend time outdoors. To learn more, click…
Now that UCOR Hub has been active for over 30 days, we are looking for feedback on how to make the platform as useful as possible for you. The short survey in HUBI’s User Corner lets you share feedback and suggestions. The survey is anonymous. However, there is an option at the bottom of the…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) has reached an agreement with Summit Medical Group to keep it in the BCBST network. Earlier this summer, we informed you that Summit had announced that it did not plan to renew its contract with BCBST. However, with the new contract in place, you will be able to…
