ORNL’s annual Laboratory-wide Facility Evacuation Exercise is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The exercise will begin with the sounding of the Standard Alert Tone, followed by voice instructions by the Laboratory Shift Superintendent (LSS) over the public address, Wide Area Radio System (WARS), and desktop alert system. The exercise will last for…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – a time highlighted each year to raise awareness, action, and hope. Suicide remains the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. Current suicide rates are reported to be at a 70-year high, emphasizing the need for stronger support and resources. If you or someone you love is…
UCOR team members attended the 28th Annual UT Engineering Professional Practice Cookout last week. Hosted by the Engineering Professional Practice, the cookout takes place at the beginning of each fall semester to welcome engineering students to campus. The event provides students an opportunity to network with several companies in a casual environment and learn about internships…
The hotline number for the Employee Concerns Office has changed: The new hotline number is 855-UCORECP (855-826-7327). This change is effective immediately. In addition to the hotline number listed above, you have multiple avenues to reach out for questions and concerns. Please don’t hesitate to use any avenue available as they have not changed. 865-576-1277 (office)…
40 Years Glenn Collett, ORNL Nuclear Operations Ops. 30 Years Stephanie Byrge, IT and Technology Services James T. Longmars, ORNL Nuclear Operations Ops. Paula Sellers, Safety, Systems, & Services 20 Years Shawn Galyon, ORNL Project Execution 10 Years Evelyn Anderson, Business Assurance & Compliance 5 Years Gregory Helton, ORNL Project Execution Timothy Poston, ORNL Project…
Reminder: Young professionals meeting being held tomorrow. Guest speaker: Kristi Rutherford. Snacks will be provided.
Over the summer, UCOR got significant news coverage, both for our work and for our intern program. Following are links to those: UCOR Intern Program: Finnoexpert, Knoxville Daily Sun, Oak Ridger, Roane County News, Yahoo News Robotic system enhancing worker safety: Roane County News Rueter guest column with ANS president: Nuclear Newswire, Teknovation.biz Sodium shields transferred from TWPC: Knoxville Daily Sun, Oak Ridger, Roane County News, Yahoo News, US…
On Sept. 10, wear purple or teal to support suicide prevention.
Distractions make it easy to miss important details and potential hazards that can negatively impact safety. As our focus decreases, the chances of being injured increases. Have you tripped over or struck against something you did not see? Have you been startled by someone you didn’t know was in your area? Have you ever driven…
As evidence of our strong Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS), your feedback is helping to improve training efficiency and quality. In response to this feedback, UCOR Training is working closely with Training Position Description (TPD) owners to streamline required reading assignments. To ensure that each individuals’ training aligns with the work they perform, all TPD…
