This week, UCOR’s Subcontract Technical Representatives (STR) team was recognized with a TeamsCount award for leading safety excellence. The team achieved a significant safety milestone of 500K work hours (roughly 5 years) without a Total Recordable Case. Additionally, within that same timeframe and across all subcontract projects, only five minor first aid incidents occurred. The…
Team members have made great use of the new peer-to-peer recognition program in UCOR Hub. The Community Recognition program has six badges that let you acknowledge your colleagues. Even though the program was only live for two months in the 4th quarter, 159 badges were awarded. Thanks to everyone who showed their appreciation to co-workers. Every…
When weather becomes worrisome, especially during harsh storms, the workforce must find proper storm shelters. However, sometimes this can be a difficult task. Luckily, the ORRL LSIT, SMASH, recommended storm shelters at ORRL. This feedback led to immediate action—an engineering evaluation was conducted to find the best locations to obtain shelter. As a result, two…
The Program Integration and Infrastructure team is helping to enhance UCOR sites across the Oak Ridge Reservation (ORR). Recently completed projects include the EMWMF Trailer Replacement, West Old Salvage Yard Expansion, and the Heavy Equipment Yard. These three projects are now fully operational and provide support to UCOR’s cleanup mission. The team is currently working…
The UCOR Women’s Network is challenging every UCOR employee to wear pink every Wednesday for the rest of October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The purpose of the Wear Pink Wednesday Challenge is to raise awareness, support those affected by breast cancer, and promote early detection. To complete the challenge, you must wear pink every remaining Wednesday…
Congratulations to the leadership team at the 3003 Graphite Reactor Support facility project. Project Manager Zach Dew, ORNL D&D Manager Tim Foster, and Demolition Superintendent Zach Johnson worked as a team to bring the project in ahead of schedule. The three, who were all new to their positions with this project, met challenges involved with…
15 years Joseph E. Davenport, ORNL Project Execution Linda B. Raulston, Contracts, Documents, and Records 10 years Lavonna S. Collins, Industrial Safety Leads Brett A. Danks, Field Radiological Jeffrey S. Garvin, Field Radiological Christopher L. Gerard, Field Rad Protection Matthew B. Hagenow, EMWMF Operations Emelia P. Harrison, Field Rad Protection Shelly L. Johnson, Field Rad…
Defensive driving is one of the best ways to stay safe on the roadways. The UCOR Vehicle Safety Committee offers important tips in this month’s Toolbox Topics (attached to this message). Among the topics discussed are: maintaining situational awareness maintaining proper distance trying to predict risks staying out of blind spots avoiding excessive lane changes
John Mayes is a training specialist who has been with UCOR for a year. Before coming to UCOR, John worked in Emergency Services, which included fire protection, police, and EMS. He and his wife of four years are busy with their kids’ sports and cheerleading. To learn more, click the link. https://youtu.be/Hie5IKSqzls?si=28vVpHxeKXC3kDH3
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Each year, around 10 million people across the nation fall victim to domestic violence. Also known as relationship abuse, domestic violence occurs in many forms and can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, or race. If you would like more information or need assistance getting help or resources,…
