UCOR Health Services will offer flu shots at site locations starting Tuesday, Sept. 23. 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 would like…
How can we stay safe and avoid fall driving hazards this season? With reduced visibility, changing weather, and active wildlife, these key principles are essential to remember: More Space: Under normal, clear driving conditions, maintaining a 3- to 4-second gap between vehicles is standard. However, with low visibility, rain, or fog, extending this space to…
The Mental Wellbeing Center will be hosting a suicide awareness educational workshop next week. The workshop is open to all members of the workforce and will cover: Insights of suicidal thoughts and behaviors Warning signs How to engage with someone who is struggling Available resources The in-person workshop will be held from 11:30 a.m. to…
At ORNL’s Isotope Row, UCOR carpenters are constructing a framework on the roof of Building 3032 to contain contamination as they remove the local ventilation system. The framework will be covered with plastic. Removal of the radiologically contaminated ventilation system is a necessary step to prepare the building for eventual demolition next year, freeing up…
The following leadership changes in the Chief Nuclear Officer and End State Delivery organizations will be effective Monday, Oct. 6. These moves will ensure resources are aligned to support our essential nuclear operations and continue demolition progress that is enabling modernization at ORNL and Y-12. Bob Kistler is named Nuclear Operations & Maintenance Manager. Bob…
UCOR was among more than 30 community partners at Emory Valley Center’s 2nd annual Health Fair last week. The fair aims to bring awareness to community resources and services provided to current and potential EVC consumers and caregivers. EVC employees also attended the fair, which covered all aspects of wellness including financial and mental support.…
Suicide risk among construction workers is five times greater than risk of death from a work-related incident. According to the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), more than 5,000 construction workers died by suicide in 2023. While there is not one singular solution, one key factor in strengthening suicide prevention is recognizing the warning…
The fall-like temperatures we’ve experienced for the past several days will be giving way to warmer weather this weekend as temperatures push into the upper 80s. Thursday and Friday remain relative cool with highs in the lower 80s and overnight lows in the 50s. Saturday, the high will rise to 86 degrees, and 88 on…
Harrison Boyd represented UCOR at a recent Level Up event at the University of Tennessee. Hosted by the Tickle College of Engineering’s Office of Engineering Professional Practice, the “Level Up Your Expo Game” session focused on what student would need to know to be successful at the upcoming Engineering Expo. Students received 1:1 coaching by…
UCOR crews are practicing hazardous material removal in preparation for entry into the final hot cell at Building 3026, the former Radioisotope Development Laboratory. Hazardous material will be removed remotely from the hot cell to protect crews from highly radioactive items by using a BROKK remote-controlled robot. Workers built scaffolding at the Experimental Gas-Cooled Reactor…
