The ORNL Transuranic Waste Operations team recently shipped the first concrete vault of legacy high-activity, low-level waste from 7822K to Energy Solutions. The team that made this shipment possible included iron workers, equipment operators, truck drivers, radiological protection, chemical operators, carpenters, transportation, safety, work planning, and project management. “The teams combined experience and teamwork directly…
If you are age 50 or older and your prior-year Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) taxable earnings exceed $150,000, new IRS regulations under the SECURE 2.0 Act require that any catch-up contributions be designated as Roth (after-tax) contributions. What does this mean for you? No upfront tax deduction: You will no longer receive an upfront…
In coordination with National Fire Prevention Month, the FY 2027 evacuation drill will be held at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14. The UCOR workforce and visitors present at 90 Union Valley Road, 100 Union Valley Road, 105 Mitchell Road, 701 Scarboro Road, EMWMF, White Wing Scrap Yard, K-1036, and K-1310 LM & RU will be…
UCOR’s Local Safety Improvement Teams (LSITs) are taking continuous improvement seriously with unique ideas to encourage participation and promote safe practices. Recently, the Y-12 Beryllium Bandits used a fun team activity where participants earned the opportunity to safely throw a pie at willing members of management to encourage engagement with the newly deployed Leading Indicator…
In 2013, UCOR brought down the iconic 382‑foot‑tall K‑25 water tower, a prominent landmark that had defined the ETTP skyline for more than 55 years. The tower was brought down with a controlled explosive demolition, helping clear the site for future redevelopment and national security missions. In 2006, the 60‑year‑old K‑1206‑E Fire Water Tower at…
Come to ETTP Heritage Center next Tuesday, Sept. 29, wearing pink to learn more about and advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Women’s Network is holding its September Meeting at ETTP in the D High Bay, K-1036, to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Lunch will be provided, and a prize drawing will…
The next session of Yoga in the Park will take place at 9 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Oak Ridge Friendship Bell (next to the Oak Ridge Recreation Center). Bring a yoga mat and a friend for an uplifting session led by a yoga instructor. For your safety and comfort: Dress in appropriate layers…
[This is the second article in our six-part series: Power Up Your Day: Simple Productivity Hacks. You can find all of the articles from this series in HUBi’s User Corner.] Do you ever find yourself jumping from one thing to another, feeling busy but not really getting much done? In today’s workplace, distractions are everywhere.…
To the UCOR Workforce: I recently visited the Y-12 Old Steam Plant site to witness workers beginning tear-down of the facility. Demolition of this Manhattan Project-era building marks UCOR’s second demolition project at Y-12 this year. Watch the video for my observations in the field. Best Regards, Jim Blankenhorn UCOR President and Program Manager
Y‑12 deactivation and demolition (D&D) crews recently deployed an advanced electrical cutter at the 313,000-square-foot Beta-4 building that operates more than 50% faster than traditional methods. Using this cutter significantly reduces debris during utility isolations, allowing cold and dark activities to be completed ahead of schedule. Cold and dark activities involve shutting off utilities to…
