As concerns continue to grow around cases of hantavirus, I wanted to send a reminder to the workforce of precautions you can take and be aware of when working in areas where rodents may be present. Hantavirus is a rare, but serious respiratory disease spread primarily through contact with infected rodent droppings, urine, or saliva.…
The Chromium Water Treatment System (CWTS) at the ETTP Heritage Center has successfully completed its five-year dye test. During the test, 45,500 gallons of water tinted with a benign bright green dye were pumped from the 802 Basin to Clinch River mile marker 12.0. The absence of the bright green dye once pumped through 3.3-mile…
UCOR’s IT department is moving from T2 to 100 Union Valley today. All IT services will still be available. If you have a need from the Helpdesk or other service, contact them as you normally would.
In honor of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the Mental Wellbeing Center will be hosting a new educational workshop on Everyday Mindfulness. When: Thursday, May 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 pm Where: Meet + Train Room, 701 Scarboro This in-person-only workshop will be focused on: Defining everyday mindfulness Putting it into practice Staying…
After a cloudy, rainy day today, get ready for a bright and sunny Tuesday. The high tomorrow will be 76 with no precipitation expected. A 30 percent chance of rain is expected Wednesday with a high of 77. We’ll cool down a bit for Thursday with a high of only 73 but get ready for…
ORNL Nuclear Operations has started the final round of above ground piping replacements at the Building 2600 Process Waste Facility. Project, maintenance, and operations crews worked together to minimize the downtime of the Liquid and Gaseous Waste Operations (LGWO) system by replacing piping from the 2105 Sump to the 2106 Sump first. This will allow…
Congratulations to the TWPC team for reaching the first-year oxide processing milestone of 6.4 cubic meters months ahead of schedule! To celebrate this achievement, TWPC hosted a luncheon yesterday to recognize the team and thank them for their efforts. This was a new activity for the site and required extensive preparation for processing authorization. The…
UCOR is proud to have a team of four exceptional nurses: Kelley Powers (LPN), Sarah Peddicord (RN), Karleigh Bowling (RN), and Eddie Cross (RN). These highly skilled individuals are at the forefront of providing direct patient care, diligently monitoring health, administering medications, and assisting with treatment plans for our workforce. Their commitment ensures that our employees receive attentive…
The UCOR Heritage Center Closure team has achieved an outstanding safety milestone, completing 1,000 days without a recordable injury. This significant safety record underscores the team’s commitment to operational excellence and adherence to safe practices across complex tasks, from demolition and soil remediation to managing industrial and chemical hazards, all of which are crucial for…
Supervisor Success: Mastering People Skills & Cultivating High-Performing Teams is a monthly series from UCOR’s Human Resources Manager Mary Alice Douglass designed to support front line supervisors.] Performance management isn’t a once-a-year review; it’s an ongoing process to make sure everyone is pulling in the same direction and hitting their goals. A supervisor’s job is…
