As freezing temperatures persist, plan for the potential of encountering icy walking or working surfaces. To help you return to work safely, consider the following: Wear appropriate footwear with good tread Use handrails Take short steps Walk at a slower pace Avoid carrying objects that might impair your balance Wear gloves and keep hands out…
UCOR operations are closed on Monday, Jan. 26, to allow for ice removal and inclement weather recovery efforts. Only essential personnel who have been notified are to report to the worksite. Employees who are authorized to telework are expected to telework or use PTO during site closures. They may also have the option to make…
Timecard Submittals and Approvals for Week Ending January 25 In preparation for the forecasted inclement weather, please have your time entered and approved by close of business (COB) Thursday, Jan. 22, for week ending Sunday, Jan. 25, so we can process timecards at 8 a.m. Friday. Please forecast your hours for Friday-Sunday if you are…
Training and conduct of operations (ConOps) are vital for preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. They are integral to the successful implementation of UCOR’s Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) and the ability to maintain our DOE Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star site status. Effective training: • Provides knowledge and skills required to safely and efficiently perform…
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…
To the UCOR Workforce: As we wrap up another year, I want to say a huge thank you for your incredibly hard work and dedication. Your contributions are invaluable, and I’m truly proud of how we’ve worked together to make “Cleanup Today for a Nuclear Tomorrow” a reality. The holiday season offers a wonderful…
To the UCOR Workforce: I have some exciting news to share with you. Just a few minutes ago, Mark Whitney, President of Amentum Energy & Environment (E&E), announced that he is naming Jim Blankenhorn as the next President and CEO of UCOR, effective April 1. Jim Blankenhorn Jim is not new to most of you…
We like to think we’d be the calm, collected type during an emergency. Unfortunately, when alarms sound, our brains sometimes freeze. Ultimately, you look around, see what everyone else is doing, and follow the first brave soul who is using self-preservation to protect themselves and ensure survival. That’s why knowing your plan matters — because…
To the UCOR Workforce: I’m pleased to share that we have met the safety and performance goals for our UCOR Employee Incentive Program for calendar year 2025. All eligible salaried, Building Trades, ATLC, and ROS employees who started work with UCOR on/before April 1, 2025, will receive a bonus of $1,000 in the Dec. 11…
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that approximately one million Americans are injured each year from slipping on ice or snow. Tragically, nearly 17,000 of these falls result in fatal injuries. Implement the following precautions to reduce the risk of falling: Wear shoes with good tread and low heels. Slow down, take short steps,…
