Crews have removed the fifth and final hot cell from ORNL Building 3038, Isotope Development Laboratory. This is the last piece of large equipment to be removed from the facility before deactivation. The hot cell will be transported to TRU Waste Operations for storage until TWPC is ready to process it. Building 3038 was constructed…
UCOR prohibits disposal of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vaping cartridges at UCOR’s sanitary trash, recycle containers, or outdoor ashtrays/cigarette butt receptacles. They are considered hazardous waste and disposing of these products onsite could subject UCOR to a regulatory violation. E-cigarettes and vaping cartridges are considered personal property and must be properly disposed or recycled by…
We’ve got a much warmer week ahead with some chances for showers. The high today will only reach 59, but starting tomorrow, temperatures will rise, with a high of 66 tomorrow and then highs in the low 70s for the rest of the week. The overnight low tonight will be a chilly 38 degrees, but…
The Project Integration Team was recognized with a TeamsCount Award last week. The team was recognized for their exceptional efforts in transforming the management of Memorandums of Agreement and Understanding (MOA/MOU) within UCOR. Historically dispersed, these crucial documents now benefit from a centralized, efficient system thanks to their dedication. Sydney Prepchuk, an intern, innovated by…
UCOR has demolished the east side of Alpha-2 and has begun demolishing the final portion, the west end, reflecting the significant progress on the largest demolition project at Y-12. To date, crews have demolished approximately 180,254 square feet. The east side demo was a huge undertaking, resulting in 133,052 square feet demolished. Crews have demolished…
Kudos to Logan Coffey, Patrick Gilmartin, and Tanner Holsomback for receiving a TeamsCount Award this week. The award recognized the team’s efforts in establishing the infrastructure needed to support bringing Beta-4 to the pre-demolition work phase. That work included relocating infrastructure from Alpha-2 to Beta-4 and providing engineering support to the project. Among the challenges they…
UCOR salutes its nurse practitioners during the national Nurse Practitioner Week. This group of dedicated professionals specializes in preventing work-related injuries and illnesses, ensuring compliance with occupational health regulations, and promoting and maintaining health and safety for our workforce. Their dedication to the safety and wellbeing of employees makes them the heart of our Health…
Hosted by the Mental Wellbeing Center Thursday, November 13, 11:30 to 12:15 Meet+Train at 701 Scarboro Thursday, November 20, 11:30 to 12:15 Teams Conference This workshop is open to everyone and will cover: What is seasonal depression? Recognizing signs and symptoms The impact on daily activities and wellbeing Treatment options and helpful tips For more…
It’s World Quality Week—a time to recognize the professionals who ensure UCOR’s work is safe, compliant, and done right the first time. Our Quality team is embedded across every project and functional area, supporting everything from field inspections and software assurance to supplier oversight and nonconformance resolution. Whether deployed to projects as Quality Engineers and…
