Young Professional meeting being held next week
Wednesday, September 3 at 1 p.m. in 701 Scarboro’s Meet + Train. Snacks will be provided.
Lonker discusses his experience with the Mental Wellbeing Center
Since opening earlier this year, the Mental Wellbeing Center has helped employees of all age groups, backgrounds, and job positions across the workforce to navigate life’s challenges and live a better life. Check out the video below to hear nuclear safety engineer Dalton Lonker discuss his experience with the center. https://youtu.be/KgMl26dBu_U?si=USW0eIJhnt_tEFzt
Recall notice issued for certain Werner ladders
Werner has issued a recall for its 20-ft and 24-ft Multi-Max Pro multipurpose ladders due to a fall hazard. The ladders’ locking mechanism can jam and not fully lock into place. The company has received 18 reports of falls, including 14 reports of injuries resulting in bruising, lacerations, head injuries, and fractures to the wrist,…
From remediation to renaissance: cleanup today for a nuclear tomorrow
UCOR President & CEO Ken Rueter and American Nuclear Society President Hash Hashemian (co-founder of Analysis and Measurement Services Corp. in Knoxville) recently co-authored an op-ed in the ANS’ “Nuclear Newswire.” The op-ed shares how UCOR’s cleanup success that led to the enabling of the nation’s first “nuclear innovation hub” at ETTP is the blueprint…
Disregard emails about records management training deadline
Please disregard any emails you have received regarding records management training. The email incorrectly states that the due date for the Federal Mandatory Training Records Management 101 is Aug. 31. Learning Nucleus has been contacted and asked to stop sending these emails with an inaccurate due date.
K-25 Interpretive Center opens with ribbon-cutting event Saturday
The highly anticipated K-25 Interpretive Center, which provides an elevated view of the K-25 Building footprint at ETTP, is now open. UCOR officials, including President and CEO Ken Rueter, joined DOE and local elected officials Saturday for a grand opening event. The center is officially called the William J. Wilcox, Jr. K-25 Interpretive Center, named…
Mark your calendar – Women’s Network meeting being held Sept. 18
In this women’s network meeting, you will learn what those working in the field actually do. The meeting is held on Thursday, September 18 at 11:30 a.m. at ORNL I 3037-204. If you can’t make it to the in person, then there is a satellite meeting at 90 UV – Conference room A2-D72. Snacks will…
Veterans, Network clothing drive ends Thursday
The clothing drive sponsored by the Veterans’ Network will end Thursday. The network is collecting cold weather essentials such as coats, gloves, hats, and scarves, for local veterans in need. Collection boxes are located at various work locations.
Cooler weather this week as lows drop into the 50s
We’re getting a much welcome relief from the heat and humidity we experienced during the past several days. Highs this week will only be in the upper 70s, with lows dipping into the 50s, giving us a glimpse of the fall weather to come. The weather this week will also be drier, with limited chances…
Moyno pump test proves successful at ORNL Building 7856
This past weekend, UCOR’s ORNL Nuclear Operations team tested the two Moyno pumps at Building 7856 to evaluate operational capabilities in preparation for moving liquid low-level waste (LLLW) from Melton Valley back to Bethel Valley for evaporation. The two pumps at Bldg. 7856 were last operated in the early 2000s. Operations and maintenance personnel performed…
