MEDIC blood drive being held this week
MEDIC Blood Drive Tuesday, October 14 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 701 Scarboro Road. MEDIC Blood Drive Wednesday, October 15 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Heritage Center (K-1036).
Walk-in flu vaccinations available at UCOR Health Services
If you were unable to make it to one of the flu vaccination sessions conducted at various work sites, you can still get a vaccination at UCOR Health Services, 100 Union Valley. Walk-in vaccinations are available each day from 3 to 4 p.m.
New Rise Network having first meeting next week
The purpose of this new Network is to bridge the gap between field workers and those in the office and aid in professional development and networking. Guest Speakers: Safety and Health Date/Time: Wednesday, October 15 11a.m.-noon Location: 90 Union Valley conference Room A2-D72 Snacks provided
UCOR workforce should continue reporting to work during shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues, all UCOR personnel should continue reporting to work. We have enough funding to continue several more weeks. While this shutdown may cause distractions, please remember to stay focused to help ensure an accident-free work environment. We will keep you updated on any new developments or resolution of the shutdown.
Send Learning Nucleus Records Management certificate to Training
When completing the Records Management 101 training through Learning Nucleus, make sure to download and send your certificate of completion to Brittany Samples to receive credit. If you do not send your certificate, you will appear delinquent in LEARN for the training. If you have any questions regarding the training or cannot access it through LEARN, contact Chelsey…
Tips for preventing fire from devices using lithium-ion batteries
Many electronics are powered by lithium-ion batteries, including smartphones, tablets, power and lawn tools, laptops, headphones, and toys. According to the National Fire Protection Association, these batteries are largely used without incident but have the potential to overheat, start a fire, or explode if not used correctly or damaged. Incidents involving lithium-ion batteries have been…
Cooler weather ahead as nighttime lows dip into the 40s
Fall weather finally seems to have arrived as we will see temperatures dip into the upper 40s for the first time this season. Daytime highs for the rest of the week and through the weekend will hover between 72 and 74 degrees, with lows in the lower 50s to upper 40s. No precipitation is expected…
Yesterday’s rain yields a unique perspective of TWPC
Our thanks to Jeff Woody for sharing this interesting photo he took at TWPC yesterday morning. The morning precipitation created this beautiful rainbow over the complex, providing a unique perspective of the facilities there.
Workforce spotlight – Conard Stair
Conard Stair works with Critical Projects for UCOR and has been working on the Oak Ridge Reservation for 51 years, starting in 1974. He is married and has three children as well as multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren. To learn more, click the link. https://youtu.be/WIVLL0gZQpo?si=LqfbvxUkNSHDk8oW
Building 3038 hot cells shipped to TRU Waste Operations
UCOR crews have shipped two of five hot cells in ORNL Building 3038, the former Isotope Development Laboratory, to TRU Waste Operations for storage until they can be sent to the Transuranic Waste Processing Center for future processing. The equipment removal phase of Building 3038 deactivation is nearing completion. Crews have begun removing the contaminated ceiling…
