The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that approximately one million Americans are injured each year from slipping on ice or snow. Tragically, nearly 17,000 of these falls result in fatal injuries. Implement the following precautions to reduce the risk of falling: Wear shoes with good tread and low heels. Slow down, take short steps,…
UCOR crews are removing lead from two rooms of Y-12’s Alpha-2 building, which is currently undergoing demolition. The lead is estimated to weigh more than 783,000 pounds. It will be packaged and shipped offsite for disposition next summer. Watch the Quick Clip video to see workers in action.
UCOR is excited to participate in Second Harvest Food Bank’s annual Double Your Donation Day today. Make your gift before midnight tonight and it will be matched by generous friends of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. A $1 donation doubles to help provide six meals, $5 doubles to fill 30 plates, and $10 doubles…
“Ghost-tapping” is a payment card scam exploiting contactless technology. Criminals use a hidden reader to wirelessly scan card details from NFC-enabled (Near Field Communication-enabled) cards. These cards allow short-range wireless communication within 1-2 inches. Scammers often do this in crowded public places. Victims don’t realize their card is being scanned until unauthorized charges appear. To…
It’s common for stress to increase during the holiday season, and it can look different for everyone. Seasonal stress can contribute to irritability, sleep disruptions, and even elevated blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Creating healthy boundaries is one of the most effective ways to stay grounded and protect your well-being during this busy time of…
UCOR’s Deactivation and Demolition (D&D) teams at the Y-12 National Security Complex’s 561,000-square-foot Alpha-4 facility are making substantial progress in preparing the former uranium separation facility for deactivation. Building on achieving “cold & dark” status in August, crews have successfully completed sorting and segmenting 447 legacy containers ahead of schedule. These shipments of legacy waste…
The next several days will see high temperatures in the upper 40s and lows in the 30s. A 40 percent chance of showers Friday could bring a brief wintry mix. Timing and temperature will determine how much snow and sleet we will get versus rainfall. A few showers are possible on Sunday. Temperatures will remain…
Engineering is hosting a Lunch & Learn session tomorrow, Dec. 4. It’s a “bring your own lunch” event and is scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. at 90 Union Valley, Room A2/D72. Representatives from CQA Solutions will discuss “Constructability in Landfill Design: The Gap Between Engineering and Field Execution.” While this lunch and learn is…
Let’s take a minute to think about gifts and entertainment when working with the government. It’s crucial for us as contractor employees to understand this. The core issue is avoiding any appearance of undue influence. For example, because we are a government contractor, if a government official accepts a gift or entertainment from us, it…
