The holiday season is in full swing, which means so are phishing campaigns. Security researchers have discovered a large-scale phishing campaign called Quantum Route Redirect (QRR) that is actively targeting Microsoft 365 users. Attackers are using nearly 1,000 domains to host convincing Microsoft 365 login screens designed to steal usernames and passwords. QRR has been…
As we return from the Thanksgiving holiday, it is important that we are mentally and physically ready to return to work. To help you stay focused on safety when you return, consider the following before starting work activities: Situational Awareness: Check workspaces and common areas for changes or potential hazards. Resource Availability: Ensure that resources…
As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, remain diligent to protect against the following potential holiday-related hazards. Travel – The National Safety Council predicts that more than 500 Americans may die because of vehicle accidents this Thanksgiving. To avoid or mitigate the consequences of an accident, you should: Enforce the use of seat…
Recently, UCOR’s Industrial Hygiene (IH) and Training and Development Programs collaborated to create a suite of customized in-house Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training courses for non-union workers. The newly developed HAZWOPER courses provide the workforce with multiple options, including a 40-hour equivalent training, a 24-hour Initial, an 8-hour Refresher, and an 8-hour Supervisor course. Previously, various outside…
Y-12 will be conducting their annual evacuation drill on Tuesday, December 2. The drill is scheduled for 10 a.m. for the Central Zone (Post 8 to Old Bear Creek), and 1 p.m. for the East Zone (East of Post 8) and West Zone (West of Old Bear Creek). During this time, follow all directions from…
UCOR is pleased to announce a new partnership with a fresh food vending machine vendor, Roddy Vending. Starting Thursday, Dec. 4, the new vending machines will offer a range of convenient options directly to employees. This initiative aims to enhance the workplace experience by offering a wide selection of fresh meals and snacks at a…
Today is the start of SantaClaustrophobia. The goal of this program is to make sure you don’t gain more than two pounds between mid-November and early January. Start thinking about ways to eat healthier and keep the weight off during the holiday season. All participants will receive a commemorative fleece blanket.
April Freeman is a nurse practitioner for UCOR Health Services and has been with our company for 3 years. She was a former RN and teacher before obtaining her master’s degree. April and her husband spend most of their time away from work being part of their three daughters’ busy sports schedules. To learn more…
In the November episode of Energycast, we preview the projects slated for fiscal year 2026 that will continue transforming the Y-12 National Security Complex and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Our team visits Oak Ridge National Laboratory to learn how upcoming demolition projects will clear space for new facilities that will advance important research. Radiant Industries…
Y-12 will conduct a full-scale emergency management exercise on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The exercise is expected to start at approximately 10 a.m. (Post 8 to Old Bear Creek) and continue at 1 p.m. (West of Old Bear Creek and East of Post 8). During this time, follow all directions from the Y-12 Operations Center and…
