The most common type of injuries at UCOR this year are associated with hands. With 11 hand injuries so far, these injuries have more than doubled from the previous year. Two of these events resulted in lacerations that required medical attention beyond first aid. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 1…
Distractions that divert attention from a task compromise safety by impairing attention, reaction times, and decision-making. Statistics suggest that being distracted makes us nearly 50% more susceptible to accidents. Distractions can make us not pay attention and fail to see hazards, which can lead to injury. Every day, our brains juggle countless tasks while navigating…
Nationwide, approximately 25 million students start and end their day with a trip on a school bus. Because school buses are designed for safety, with flashing lights, giant mirrors, stop-sign arms, and that bright yellow color, students are far more likely to get to school safely on a school bus than traveling by car. The…
Take Cover. A Take Cover protective action (Y-12 uses “Shelter for Severe Weather”) is issued when a tornado or other threat has the potential to cause physical harm. When you hear a take cover announcement, move to the nearest take cover location in a strong, sturdy part of a building on the lowest level. Ideally,…
Energy remaining in machines and equipment after shutdown can expose workers to risk during maintenance or servicing. If not properly controlled, this energy can lead to serious injuries or fatalities (SIFs). Before starting work, consider potential sources of stored energy that may include: Mechanical – objects under tension or compression (springs/bungees) Hydraulic – pressurized liquids…
Distractions make it easy to miss important details and potential hazards that can negatively impact safety. As our focus decreases, the chances of being injured increases. Have you tripped over or struck against something you did not see? Have you been startled by someone you didn’t know was in your area? Have you ever driven…
As evidence of our strong Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS), your feedback is helping to improve training efficiency and quality. In response to this feedback, UCOR Training is working closely with Training Position Description (TPD) owners to streamline required reading assignments. To ensure that each individuals’ training aligns with the work they perform, all TPD…
Counterfeit parts can lead to safety and operational performance issues. A suspect counterfeit item (S/CI) means credible evidence exists that the part has been modified or is an unauthorized copy, imitation, or substitute knowingly misrepresented as a specified genuine part. As a result of the identification of potentially suspect counterfeit bolts and fasteners delivered to…
OSHA’s Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace safety and health programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. This year’s Safe + Sound Week, which starts on August 11, is focused on emergency preparedness and response actions that should…
UCOR’s conduct of operations (ConOps) helps to protect the workforce and the environment by minimizing the frequency and consequences of incidents. UCOR ConOps expectations apply to everyone who performs work in UCOR-controlled facilities and areas—every task, every activity, every time. Key ConOps principles include: Formality of operations: Tasks are performed with attention to detail, consistency,…
