At UCOR, safety, quality, and operational excellence are not just protocols—they are behaviors driven daily by our dedicated workforce. This month, we are proud to highlight four outstanding team members whose sharp eyes, questioning attitudes, and proactive actions prevented issues before they could escalate.
Joe Ogan, Bobcats: During a routine investigative scoping of a water supply line aimed at locating a leak path, Joe went above and beyond his immediate task. He spotted an abnormal foreign material in the line and immediately raised the concern to his supervisor. Thanks to Joe’s proactive elevation of the issue, a sampling campaign is now underway to thoroughly analyze the situation and guarantee the continued safety of our workforce.
Chris Peddicord, Eagle Eye: While walking past Building 3517 on his way to an unrelated assignment, Chris proved that safety is everyone’s responsibility, everywhere. Recognizing that a small status indication light on the sump pump controls was unlit, he immediately notified his manager. Troubleshooting was promptly scheduled, and temporary compensatory measures were established to prevent groundwater from overfilling the sump pit and potentially compromising the building’s containment filtration system. Outstanding attention to detail, Chris!
Justin Braden, USTAND: Demonstrating a strong commitment to personal safety and a classic questioning attitude, Justin noticed during a pre-use inspection that his Powered Air-Purifying Respirator (PAPR) motor blower failed to vibrate upon startup. Recalling his training, Justin immediately paused and removed the malfunctioning PAPR from service, showcasing the vital importance of our pre-use equipment checks.
Grand Prize Winner: Jack Huminsky, T-2 DOBES: Jack was recognized for his rigorous attention to detail during a documentation review. He identified a critical discrepancy where a part number on an engineering drawing did not match the Special Receipt Inspection Report (SRIR) or the Certificate of Conformance (CofC). He also noticed the SRIR had been incorrectly marked “N/A” regarding source documents. Jack paused the process to investigate, revealing errors on both the SRIR and the CofC. His stellar catch prevented the potential receipt of incorrect parts and paperwork, while providing an excellent training case study to further strengthen our Quality Control Program.
