Each year, thousands of people are injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents. Even less powerful devices like small firecrackers and sparklers can cause significant injuries. Sparklers can ignite clothing and cause severe burns. According to the National Safety Council, sparklers account for 25% of fireworks-related emergency room visits, with many of…
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, sunscreen is an important part of a complete sun protection strategy. They recommend that men, women, and children over six months of age use sunscreen every day. This includes people that tan easily, as damage by sun exposure happens over a lifetime, whether you burn or not. Sunscreens are…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s National Terrorism Advisory System has determined that our country is currently in a “heightened threat environment,” with a persistent and lethal threat from domestic violent extremists and those associated with foreign terrorist organizations. Details on the Advisory System are here: National Terrorism Advisory System | Homeland Security Let’s…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding caused nearly one-third of the 42,000 vehicle-related fatalities which occurred in 2022. About 87 percent of these speeding-related traffic fatalities occurred on non-interstate roads and streets. People often speed because they (1) believe the speed limit is unnecessary, (2) think they will not get caught, (3)…
Dehydration occurs when your body’s water content becomes low… It can happen when you don’t drink enough and lose fluids due to sweating in hot humid weather and/or during physical activity. Certain medicines such as diuretics and medical conditions like diarrhea, vomiting, and uncontrolled diabetes can contribute to dehydration. If you’re thirsty, it is likely…
If you suspect that a tick bite could be work-related, contact your supervisor and call UCOR Health Services at 865-574-8562 immediately after finding and removing the tick—even after work hours and on weekends. The health care professional who performs your telehealth evaluation will determine if follow-up actions are necessary. While a variety of ticks are…
DOE O 475.2B, Identifying Classified Information, requires UCOR to perform classification reviews on all documents and material within a Classified Subject Area (CSA). A CSA is simply defined as any area in which classification guidance is written. Even information that is unclassified within a CSA still requires a classification review. Classification reviews can only be conducted…
