UCOR’s successes in enabling reindustrialization and next-gen nuclear opportunities in the Oak Ridge Corridor were part of two panels at the 19th Annual RadWaste Summit this week in Savannah, Georgia. UCOR Waste Management & Operations Director Sean Dunagan participated on a panel focused on how cleanup and safe waste management can lead to economic opportunities…
Direct Scaffold Supply is recalling casters for Baker scaffolding due to a fall hazard. Everyone in the DOE complex has been instructed to stop using this product unless otherwise instructed by the manufacturer. The casters can contain faulty weld spots that can cause them to break or fail, making the scaffolding unstable and posing a…
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…
We are installing Windows 11 on all Windows 10 computers. Please ensure your files are backed up by making sure that you are signed into OneDrive. Instructions below: How to sign in: Click the OneDrive cloud icon in the bottom-right of your screen (near the clock). If you don’t see it, click the up arrow…
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…
