I recently visited the Oak Ridge Reservation Landfills to view the heart and soul of our “waste factory approach” to cleanup. Landfill management is crucial to ensuring timely and efficient cleanup operations, and we have one of the best teams in the nation. Watch the video to find out more.
To the UCOR Workforce: UCOR has embarked on the next chapter of cleanup that is opening opportunities at ORNL’s central campus. On Monday, we began demolishing the first of ten isotope research and production facilities, known collectively as Isotope Row. In addition to eliminating the risk posed by these aging structures, demolishing them frees up…
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for the All Hands Meeting. We are working to get responses to you as quickly as possible. Following are the Q&As so far with the dates published in Newsline. We will continue to update as needed. Note: You can access the video recording of the meeting here. July 29,…
Thanks to everyone who submitted questions for the All Hands Meeting. We are working to get responses to you as quickly as possible. Following are the Q&As with the dates published in Newsline. July 23, 2026 Q. How will the merger of the new ATLC contract effect the seniority list for each craft? A. Seniority will…
To the UCOR Workforce: Thank you for participating in yesterday’s All Hands Meeting. Whether you attended live from block training or remotely across the Oak Ridge Reservation, I appreciate your attendance and attention. As we look ahead, keep UCOR’s values, developed by our Local Safety Improvement Teams, close at hand. Uncompromising Safety Character and Integrity…
To the UCOR Workforce: This morning, I had the pleasure of attending and being a keynote speaker at UCOR’s 14th Annual Small Business Awards ceremony. We recognized six small businesses for their critical contributions to our mission. These small business partners are integral to UCOR fulfilling the Department of Energy Oak Ridge Office of Environmental…
Footwear requirements vary depending on the work location. Procedure PROC-EH-2000, General Safety Requirements defines footwear requirements for three distinct work areas. Please consult your safety representative if you have questions about the following footwear guidelines for areas in which you work or visit:
To the UCOR Workforce: As we head into the final stretch of the fiscal year, I want to thank you for our outstanding accomplishments over the last two months. Your hard work, dedication, and expertise have helped us hit critical milestones across our projects. Some of the key recent achievements include: Clearing the Alpha-2 footprint:…
Lightning poses a significant, yet often underestimated hazard for individuals working or playing outdoors. Each year, lightning strikes the ground millions of times in the United States, leading to hundreds of injuries and many fatalities (21 fatalities in 2025, the most since 2019). Florida led the nation with the most deaths, four, and water activities…
To the UCOR Workforce: Today, I’m offering a different platform for my weekly message. I’m coming to you from the field, sharing a short video of my visit with D&D crews at ORNL. It was good to see the work up close and talk with the people who make it possible. Click the graphic to…
