EM Richland Operations Office Mission Support Alliance is bringing back a familiar foe to educate people on the importance of maintain records.
Office of Environmental Management
February 26, 2019
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RICHLAND, Wash. - EM Richland Operations Office (RL) contractor Mission Support Alliance (MSA) is bringing back a familiar foe to educate people on the importance of maintaining records properly.
“Our ‘Chaos’ character shows what happens if records are mismanaged and not secured,” said Marlene Oaks, MSA’s content records management support manager. “We first used Chaos a few years ago and with a growing emphasis on the importance of records, we thought it was a great time to bring him back in a new series of videos.”
Records provide documentation of compliance, financial and legal obligations, and work performed. The National Archives and Records Administration requires federal agencies to ensure records are accurate and readily accessible.
Leading up to Records and Information Management Awareness Month in April, MSA will unveil a new Chaos video each week. The videos highlight different themes and consequences, including what can happen with unprotected personally identifiable information, improper document control, or failure to digitize records.
“We’re always looking for innovative ways to educate people about important topics, like cybersecurity and records management,” said Ben Ellison, chief information officer for the Hanford Site. “These videos are a relatable way to highlight the importance of properly managing records.”
As the site services provider at Hanford, MSA is leading the effort to preserve records digitally. To date, MSA has successfully stored more than 19 million electronic records