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,…
Electric shock drowning (ESD) severely injuries and kills people every year. ESD occurs when faulty wiring sends electric current into the water causing skeletal muscle paralysis, rendering victims unable to help themselves while immersed in water. Symptoms of electrocution in water may include a tingling sensation and muscle cramps. Motionless swimmers or those exhibiting panicked…
Each year, thousands of people are injured badly enough to require medical treatment after fireworks-related incidents. Even less powerful devices like small firecrackers and sparklers can cause significant injuries. Sparklers can ignite clothing and cause severe burns. According to the National Safety Council, sparklers account for 25% of fireworks-related emergency room visits, with many of…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding caused nearly one-third of the 42,000 vehicle-related fatalities which occurred in 2022. About 87 percent of these speeding-related traffic fatalities occurred on non-interstate roads and streets. People often speed because they (1) believe the speed limit is unnecessary, (2) think they will not get caught, (3)…
Dehydration occurs when your body’s water content becomes low… It can happen when you don’t drink enough and lose fluids due to sweating in hot humid weather and/or during physical activity. Certain medicines such as diuretics and medical conditions like diarrhea, vomiting, and uncontrolled diabetes can contribute to dehydration. If you’re thirsty, it is likely…
If you suspect that a tick bite could be work-related, contact your supervisor and call UCOR Health Services at 865-574-8562 immediately after finding and removing the tick—even after work hours and on weekends. The health care professional who performs your telehealth evaluation will determine if follow-up actions are necessary. While a variety of ticks are…
