Worker contact with mercury vapors is a continuing concern as UCOR crews prepare Manhattan Project-era buildings for demolition at the Y-12 National Security Complex. Breathing the vapors can cause respiratory and other health issues. To help mitigate potential health threats, the UCOR Technology Development Group is conducting a ventilation technology demonstration to evaluate filtration media…
Congratulations to the Phoenix team! Their recent TeamsCount award recognizes the members of this multi-discipline team for developing and implementing a database application used to plan and execute sample collection and analysis. By developing Phoenix in-house, the team saved taxpayers ~$1.5M at implementation and will continue saving an estimated $600K in annual fees. Phoenix allows…
If you missed the in-person educational workshop on Elder Care, you’ll have another opportunity tomorrow. The Mental Wellbeing Center is hosting a virtual workshop on Elder Care via Microsoft Teams from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This workshop is open to everyone and will cover: What is Elder Care and what does it include Commonly…
UCOR Chief Nuclear Officer Jay Mullis was on the opening panel at the 19th annual RadWaste Summit Tuesday in Savannah, Ga. At the session, “A fresh future for nuclear energy: tackling waste issues,” industry leaders talked about ensuring the success of today’s commercial nuclear and next-gen nuclear investments. Jay shared how the industry focus on…
ORNL will conduct a full-scale exercise tomorrow between 8 a.m. and noon. ORNL’s annual shelter-in-place exercise will take place as part of this exercise. The shelter-in-place exercise will begin with the sounding of the Standard Alert Tone, followed by instructions from the Laboratory Shift Superintendent (LSS) over the public address, radio, and desktop alert systems.…
UCOR was recognized by the Scarboro Community Alumni Association for its outstanding contribution and support of the association. UCOR received the honor at a scholarship award banquet Friday. The mission of the Scarboro Community Alumni Association is to empower community members to become responsible citizens and stewards through service projects and support services. The group…
Working in close quarters 40+ hours a week means that we are around each other a lot. Because of this, certain behavior in the workplace must be followed to demonstrate respect for others. Here are some tips on employee and cubicle etiquette to help boost a positive workforce environment: Respect personal space. Before entering someone’s…
Dean Brewer is a lead radiological protection technician for Liquid and Gaseous Waste Operations at ORNL. He’s worked on the Oak Ridge Reservation since 2009. Dean is a former soccer coach of 30 years and loves the beauty of East Tennessee. To learn more, click the video link above.
Kyle Jackson of Oakdale, Tennessee, expects to graduate from Tennessee Technological University in December 2025 with a degree in business IT. This summer, he is an IT and technology services intern. In his spare time, Kyle is interested in computers, video games, and sports. He looks forward to seeing how IT is handled in a…
Brody Huskins of Powell, Tennessee, expects to graduate from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in May 2026 with a degree in chemical engineering. Brody previously interned with UCOR in 2023. He has previous experience with BAE Systems. During his free time, Brody enjoys jiu-jitsu, MMA, hunting, fishing, and playing the guitar. Through the internship program,…
