To the UCOR Workforce: Today we celebrate the contributions of our military veterans, whose sacrifice and personal commitment have helped ensure our freedom and personal liberties. Team UCOR includes several veterans from all branches of the military, and I’m sure everyone joins me in expressing their appreciation and gratitude for these individuals’ service to our…
More than 700 fatalities occur in work zones in the United States each year. Whether traveling for the upcoming holidays or commuting to and from work, we must be particularly cautious while driving through work zones. According to the U. S. Department of Transportation, the top causes of work zone accidents are: Following other vehicles…
Individually and collectively, our ability to recognize and appropriately respond to change plays a critical role in personal and workplace safety. The end of daylight savings time is an example of a change we face this week. Shorter days with less sunlight and potential fatigue can create hazards. Driving Conditions Driving at night is more…
Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. on November 2. While we may enjoy the extra hour of sleep, the time change can present challenges. Research indicates that fewer daylight hours can lead to an increase in traffic accidents. It is also believed to be associated with mental health issues such as seasonal affective…
A pinch point occurs when two objects come together to create an area where a body part, most commonly fingers or hands, can be caught, crushed, or pinched. Pinch points can cause minor bruises and cuts to severe crushing injuries, broken bones, amputations, permanent nerve damage, and life-threatening injuries. Common pinch points include: Gates, doors,…
The safety and the well-being of our workforce remain UCOR’s top focus as we deliver on our Cleanup Today for a Nuclear Tomorrow™ initiative. We maintain an open door policy and several communication channels to ensure all members of the workforce have options to provide feedback and raise concerns without fear of reprisal. To enhance…
The most common type of injuries at UCOR this year are associated with hands. With 11 hand injuries so far, these injuries have more than doubled from the previous year. Two of these events resulted in lacerations that required medical attention beyond first aid. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 1…
Distractions that divert attention from a task compromise safety by impairing attention, reaction times, and decision-making. Statistics suggest that being distracted makes us nearly 50% more susceptible to accidents. Distractions can make us not pay attention and fail to see hazards, which can lead to injury. Every day, our brains juggle countless tasks while navigating…
To the UCOR workforce: UCOR Health Services will offer flu shots at site locations starting today. Walk-in vaccinations will be offered beginning Monday, Sept. 29, at Health Services, from 3 to 4 p.m. daily. A limited number of flu vaccines specific for employees 65 years and older will be offered again this year. Any employee who…
To the UCOR workforce: A federal government shutdown could begin Oct. 1 due to a lapse in appropriations. Please remember that if a shutdown occurs, you should continue to report to work. UCOR has sufficient funding to continue normal operations for at least 6 weeks. We will keep you updated as we learn more.…
