Prescription and over-the-counter medications can negatively impact our ability to safely work in heated environments. Certain medications can: Reduce the thirst sensation Interfere with the ability to control the body’s temperature Impair the ability to sweat and properly cool the body Increase the risk of fainting and falls Cause electrolyte imbalances Create skin sensitivity to…
This month’s episode of Energycast highlights UCOR’s progress in preparing the massive Alpha-4 building for demolition at the Y-12 National Security Complex. We also sit down for an exclusive one-on-one conversation with EM Assistant Secretary Tim Walsh during his first trip to Oak Ridge. This episode covers Isotek passing the halfway mark on the Uranium-233…
UCOR crews successfully demobilized the high-reach excavator used for Alpha-2 demolition in half the time it took for its initial mobilization. This work was accomplished with the help of heavy equipment operators, laborers, mechanics, health physicists, and safety personnel. This accomplishment highlights exceptional teamwork and meticulous planning. This efficiency is attributed to the careful and…
UCOR’s 5th annual Parking Lot Safety Rodeo returns tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., bringing hands-on demonstrations, safety engagement, and opportunities to connect with the workforce, resources, and vendors. With warm weather expected, employees are encouraged to wear sunscreen. UCOR will provide water as well as bags for purchases and merchandise. Transportation will be…
UCOR hosted the first ever comprehensive training session on Joulix, led by the Department of Energy’s (DOE) AI Hub group. Joulix is DOE’s AI Productivity suite and is available to contractors across the Oak Ridge Reservation. The training, coordinated by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA) East Tennessee Chapter, brought together almost 100 professionals from…
Because this week is Administrative Professionals Week, we are showcasing 4 of the 35 admins who support our teams and our mission. You may also know these professionals as operation support specialists. Yesterday, we heard from Rachel Houston, who supports Engineering. Today, we’ll hear from Teresa Williams. She supports the Oak Ridge Reservation Landfill. Watch…
Kairos Power broke ground Friday on the Hermes 2 Demonstration Plant, the company’s first commercial-scale reactor and the first-ever power-producing Gen IV reactor to receive a construction permit from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Kairos is one of several companies focused on nuclear technology that has located in Oak Ridge thanks to the cleanup efforts of…
The Walk Across the Reservation campaign got off to a strong start as walkers from 40 teams logged more than 5,200 miles in the first week—the equivalent of walking from Oak Ridge to Anchorage, Alaska. To keep track on the latest developments, go to the Walk Across the Reservation Hub page.
This week is Administrative Professionals Week. Here at UCOR, we have a group of 35 highly skilled administrative professionals, led by Nathan Daugherty. Admin professionals have a wide range of responsibilities, from managing calendars and coordinating meetings to supporting special projects, ensuring we all have the supplies and resources we need to do our jobs,…
