A series of 10 highly contaminated buildings at Oak Ridge National Laboratory has been demolished, concluding a six-year project that has eliminated legacy hazards.Crews demolished these former radioisotope production facilities, known collectively as Isotope Row, in only two months. This major acco
Rain is possible Wednesday and Thursday, with the potential for heavy rainfall at times. The system bringing this precipitation is expected to move through late Wednesday. This system will also usher in cooler weather as high temperatures will be in the 60s by the weekend and all next week. Tomorrow
November is a time to honor the men and women who have served our country and recognize the sacrifices they have made. It is also an opportunity to remember the effects that military service can have beyond the years spent in uniform. Veterans may face unique challenges and while every veteran’s j
Orano crews are mobilizing equipment and vegetation management on 624 acres of Parcel SSP-2 to support its planned $5 billion, 750,000-square-foot uranium enrichment facility. Because of this work, the Highway 58 entrance (Bar Gates C & D) will be closed indefinitely starting today.Since Highway 58
Congratulations to the following employees for reaching these key career milestones with UCOR:20 YearsJeff Barnt, Benefits10 YearsMatt Clark, Industrial Hygiene5 YearsAddison Bible, ORRLCharles Boatman, TWPC Facility OperationsDon Fadale, Facility MaintenanceRodney Gallaher, ORRLJoe Henry, EMWMFChas
Project Paragon, the modernizing of UCOR’s business systems, goes live on Monday, Dec. 7. UCOR’s Learning and Human Resources systems will be available to users through a self-service portal in the Oracle Cloud.To get ready to use the new systems, extensive training will be held over the next few we
In the October episode, meet the team behind a critical 2.5-year piping replacement project supporting daily operations and ongoing missions at ORNL. On the lab’s central campus, see how UCOR crews demolished ten Isotope Row buildings in just a few months, reducing risk and opening space for future
UCOR Deputy Program Manager Sean Dunagan joined other OREM site representatives at the 27th Annual Energy Technology & Environmental Business Association (ETEBA) “Business & Technical Opportunities Conference” held this week in Knoxville. This year’s sold-out conference had 1,000+ attendees learnin
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 a.m. Remember to set your clocks back when you go to bed Saturday night. To prepare for this change, move your bedtime and wake time 10 to 15 minutes later for the few days leading up to the switch.
Temperatures will remain in the mid-70s through Saturday, but rain chances increase on Sunday as the high temperature will only reach 67 degrees. Next week will be a little cooler, with highs in the lower 70s the first part of the week and in the 60s the latter part. Rain chances will increase again
Congratulations to the Alpha-4 Industrial Hygiene team for receiving a TeamsCount award! Chase Whitson, Savannah Booher, Kevin Duncan, Jared Lindsay, and Justin Dye were recognized for their questioning attitude and finding cost savings related to air samples. Industrial hygiene sampling often incur
UCOR crews made history when they began demolishing the Bulk Shielding Reactor at ORNL, the first former reactor ever torn down at the site. It was originally built in the 1950s for radiation shielding studies. Demolition kicked off in 2022 after the team completed hazard reduction work, including t
UCOR’s RISE network wrapped up its “Cradle to Grave” series, intended to bring the workforce subject matter experts to speak on specific disciplines, bridging the gap between our diverse workforce of support and field staff. Organizations that took part in the series includes Safety & Health, Survei
Thanks to everyone who has worn pink on Wednesdays in October—we see your participation! The UCOR Women’s Network challenged every UCOR employee to wear pink on Wednesdays in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The purpose was to raise awareness, support those affected by breast cancer, an
A new, twice-a-year performance and development assessment process is on the way. This new process will help everyone understand goals more clearly, celebrate progress, and support learning and growth. UCOR designed the process to be simple, fair, and easy to use.Assessments will happen every Januar
If you missed the onsite visits by Health Services giving flu shots, it’s not too late. You can still get a shot on a walk-in basis at Health Services from 2 to 4 p.m. daily. A limited number of flu vaccines specific for employees 65 years and older are being offered again this year. Any employee wh
UCOR no longer has an official ergonomic program. Instead, we have shifted to a new way to keep you safe at your workstation.Safety should not only be considered as your number one priority in the field, but also in the office. Sitting in an unsafe workstation, at poorly designed desks, or with worn
UCOR’s Elevate program participated in Knoxville’s Pink Dress Run 5k, with all proceeds going toward the American Cancer Society. UCOR’s Wellness Program sponsored UCOR’s participants. Not only did the workforce participate in the run, but they also made their mark. Jake Atkisson, a laborer, placed
At ETTP Heritage Center, cleanup doesn’t end when the buildings come down and the land is restored. UCOR’s characterization team deployed specialized Geoprobe technology to collect soil samples in support of ongoing stormwater projects.The tool will allow untested soils in areas to be characterized,
[This is the third in our five-part series on digital wellness. You can find all articles in this series in HUBi’s User Corner as they are published.]The goal isn’t to use less technology—it’s to use it more intentionally. A few small habits can create more room for focused work, reduce stress, and
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. UCOR employees have been encouraged to wear pink each Wednesday of the month. Tomorrow is the last day, and we are planning a group photo at 11 a.m. in front of the 701 Scarboro Meet + Train entryway. If offsite, take a team photo and send to wellness@orcc.
