Congratulations to Waste Packaging Specialists David Ferrell and Glenn Parks who received the TeamsCount Award. The two demonstrated exemplary attention to detail during the consolidation of waste from the 3026 A Cell deactivation. Their meticulous inspection of a B-25 box containing bagged PPE led to the discovery and subsequent removal of a “Heart Monitor Watch.”…
As we get back into the work mode, please keep in mind a critical piece of our timecard process. When you complete your final timecard entry for the week in ADP, be sure that you include the appropriate charge code and click the “Approve Timecard” button. Managers must also use the “Approve Timecard” button that…
UCOR’s Mental Wellbeing Center was highlighted as an industry best-practice in the Laborers’ Health and Safety Fund of North America’s Lifelines magazine, which reaches LIUNA members across the United States and Canada. You can download a pdf file of the magazine here or you can access it on the organization’s website here. The UCOR Mental Wellbeing…
As you are setting goals and making plans for yourself or your team in the New Year, consider including UCOR’s Total Career Management Services (TCMS) as a resource. In addition to periodic supervisor training workshops, we support supervisors and managers through team workshops. Those can include: Group DISC assessments to help your team communicate more…
To meet DOE requirements, the Dosimetry Department must have all orange 4th quarter 2025 dosimeters returned by close of business this Thursday, Jan. 8. Workers may be restricted from entering radiological areas managed by UCOR for failing to return their previous quarter dosimeter by the deadline. If you have questions related to this notification, contact: UCOR…
The Heritage Center’s Excess Equipment Project has sent the final shipment of excess equipment to the Oak Ridge Reservation Landfills (ORRL), wrapping up this important project. Crews characterized, dismantled, size-reduced, packaged, and loaded more than 100 pieces of heavy equipment used during ETTP demolition that were radiologically contaminated or at the end of the equipment’s…
If your Calendar Year (CY) 2025 retirement savings 401(k) payroll deductions were suspended because of maximizing your IRS contribution limits, please remember to check your Jan. 8 pay statement—the first for the New Year. Your 401(k) weekly deductions should reflect your last deduction just prior to being stopped. Following are examples of what the Internal…
The UCOR online store is still available, offering a wide selection of UCOR-branded apparel. You can access it by going to the Quick Links on the UCOR Hub main page and scrolling down to “UCOR Store.” While the website only offers clothing items, the vendor can provide a variety of branded merchandise upon request. You…
UCOR Benefits previously updated the Summary Plan Description (SPD) for the United Cleanup Oak Ridge LLC Health & Welfare Benefit Plan (UCOR H&W Benefit Plan), which is now in effect. View the document here. This SPD contains important information on many of the benefit programs offered under the UCOR Health & Welfare Benefits Plan. Updates…
As we return from the holidays, it is important to refocus and keep safety first. Implement the following before and while performing work: Inspect work areas to identify changed conditions and hazards. Immediately report hazards so they can be corrected or correct them yourself if within your scope. Ensure that training and access cards are…
