Monday, Sept. 8, begins Construction Suicide Prevention Week – dedicated to increasing awareness, support, and prevention. The construction industry has one of the highest rates of suicide in the nation, affecting thousands of construction workers each year. Join us next week and throughout the month of September and show your support. Dates to mark on your calendar:…
As previously mentioned, the K-25 Interpretive Center is open to the public. We’ve put together a video featuring remarks from some of the speakers, including UCOR President and CEO Ken Rueter, so you can hear why this center is such an important part of preserving the site’s rich history. Click the link to view. https://youtu.be/KL6p6hztW5k?si=wusSJS__PobytfZD
Kudos to the Design and Field Engineering Teams who received a TeamsCount award today. The team was recognized for meeting last minute challenges and putting in late hours to keep construction of the Mercury Treatment Facility moving and ensure that schedule commitments were maintained. Their diligence and attention to detail continue to make a significant…
Mark Ladd is UCOR’s asbestos training coordinator and has been with our company for three years. Previously a high school teacher, Mark started his career with UCOR as a laborer at ORNL before working with the training team. He and his wife have two dogs and love to spend time outdoors. To learn more, click…
Now that UCOR Hub has been active for over 30 days, we are looking for feedback on how to make the platform as useful as possible for you. The short survey in HUBI’s User Corner lets you share feedback and suggestions. The survey is anonymous. However, there is an option at the bottom of the…
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee (BCBST) has reached an agreement with Summit Medical Group to keep it in the BCBST network. Earlier this summer, we informed you that Summit had announced that it did not plan to renew its contract with BCBST. However, with the new contract in place, you will be able to…
ORNL’s annual Laboratory-wide Facility Evacuation Exercise is scheduled for 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10. The exercise will begin with the sounding of the Standard Alert Tone, followed by voice instructions by the Laboratory Shift Superintendent (LSS) over the public address, Wide Area Radio System (WARS), and desktop alert system. The exercise will last for…
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – a time highlighted each year to raise awareness, action, and hope. Suicide remains the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. Current suicide rates are reported to be at a 70-year high, emphasizing the need for stronger support and resources. If you or someone you love is…
UCOR team members attended the 28th Annual UT Engineering Professional Practice Cookout last week. Hosted by the Engineering Professional Practice, the cookout takes place at the beginning of each fall semester to welcome engineering students to campus. The event provides students an opportunity to network with several companies in a casual environment and learn about internships…
The hotline number for the Employee Concerns Office has changed: The new hotline number is 855-UCORECP (855-826-7327). This change is effective immediately. In addition to the hotline number listed above, you have multiple avenues to reach out for questions and concerns. Please don’t hesitate to use any avenue available as they have not changed. 865-576-1277 (office)…
