Are you ready for some cooler weather? Today will be the last day in the 90s this week. The high tomorrow will be in the mid-80s, and by Thursday, the high will only be in the 70s. Precipitation is possible each day this week with the possibility of strong storms in some areas. Storms are…
The greatest challenge for the Environment Management Waste Management Facility (EMWMF) Operations team is safely and compliantly managing landfill wastewater, including 5 to 23 million gallons of contact water per year. Critical infrastructure, such as the four Contact Water Tanks (CWTs) at the site, support this effort. Each CWT has a capacity of 240,000 gallons.…
This week is National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and UCOR is taking the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the skilled professional drivers who support our work across the Oak Ridge Reservation. Through our UCOR-employed ATLC Teamsters and our partnership with small business subcontractor Turnkey Technical Services, whose Building Trades Teamsters provide transportation support to UCOR…
Rusty Lemons, RADCATS: The group’s usual pick-up spot was moved. Rusty noticed that the new area was located close to power lines, leading him to ask if they were outside of the safe distance. Upon review, they realized they needed to complete a 3090 to complete the pick-up. Rusty asking this question kept everyone in…
In 2021, UCOR crews completed the demolition of the historic Biology Complex at Y‑12. This Manhattan Project–era collection of facilities supported decades of biological and radiological research. Clearing all 11 structures opened an 18‑acre footprint for new national security missions, marking one of the most significant skyline transformations at Y‑12. Click the video link below…
The Mental Wellbeing Center hosted an open-discussion workshop on suicide awareness and prevention yesterday. Joined by the Thrive team, Kenneth Williams shared professional insights and personal experiences before opening up conversation with attendees. Questions from 25 engaged guests addressed important topics such as the reasons for high suicide rates among construction workers, why suicide deaths…
To meet DOE requirements, the Dosimetry Department must have all red 3rd quarter 2026 dosimeters returned by close of business Oct. 8. If you are going to be gone the last week of September 2026 and/or first week of October 2026, leave your 3rd quarter dosimeter with your project dosimetry point of contact or the…
[This is the third of our five-part series on managing change to help employees understand how to cope and how to feel confident moving through change. You can find all articles in this series in HUBi’s User Corner as they are published.] During times of change, it’s normal to want clarity about what’s happening and…
