To the UCOR Workforce: I want to take a moment to recognize an extraordinary milestone: our crews have officially completed surface site restoration at the Alpha-2 footprint. Completing the restoration of this 325,000-square-foot footprint is far more than a checklist item—it is the culmination of a safe, disciplined six-year journey that fundamentally transforms the landscape…
Daylight Savings Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 1, which means everyone should set their clocks back by one hour to transition back to standard time. While the extra hour we gain by “falling back” is considered less disruptive than the hour we lose when we “spring forward,” your sleep cycle can still be affected. The…
As cold and flu season approaches, taking simple precautions can help prevent the spread of illness. The following simple actions can help protect our workforce and ensure we are ready to safely perform work: Stay home when you’re sick: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends staying home until symptoms are improving and…
Last Thursday our parent company, Amentum, held a ribbon cutting for its Global Nuclear Headquarters in Oak Ridge. We’re honored that they chose Oak Ridge as home for this important division of Amentum. Please view the video link below to find out more. Best Regards, Jim Blankenhorn UCOR President and Program Manager
The 2026 Fire Prevention Week theme is “Charge into Fire Safety™”. Starting in 1925 as an observance of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire, Fire Prevention week is the longest running public health observance in the United States. The Great Chicago Fire killed approximately 300 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed 17,000 structures, and burned over 2,000…
To the UCOR Workforce: I am proud to congratulate the OREM/UCOR Reindustrialization Team on receiving the 2025 Secretary’s Honor Achievement Award of Excellence. Energy Secretary Chris Wright presented the Department of Energy’s highest non-monetary group honor this week in Washington, D.C., with our Oak Ridge team participating virtually from the OREM offices. This award recognizes…
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
According to the National Safety Council, slips, trips, and falls led to nearly 9 million emergency room visits in 2023. The following simple actions can prevent conditions that lead to these incidents. Clean up clutter: Ensure that electrical or charging cords, shoes, clothing, toys, papers, boxes, and plants are put away and out of walkways.…
To the UCOR Workforce: I was honored to participate in DOE’s National Cleanup Workshop this week. The Energy Communities Alliance, in cooperation with DOE and the Energy Facility Contractors Group, has been sponsoring the National Cleanup Workshop each September in the Washington, D.C. area since 2014. I participated in a panel discussion about finding renewed…
UCOR is transitioning from the use of traditional Type I to Type II hard hats. What are some of the differences between these hard hats, and why is UCOR making this change? • Type I hard hats are designed to reduce the force of an impact to the top of the head. • Type II…
