In the spirit of giving, a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Hanford Field Office contractor is putting surplus personal protective equipment to good use on the Hanford Site.
Office of Environmental Management
March 4, 2025
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Workers with Hanford Field Office contractor Central Plateau Cleanup Company load boxes of surplus personal protective equipment for shipment to Hanford’s tank operations contractor for use on other projects.
RICHLAND, Wash. — In the spirit of giving, a U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management Hanford Field Office contractor is putting surplus personal protective equipment (PPE) to good use on the Hanford Site.
A team from Hanford contractor Central Plateau Cleanup Company recently donated a variety of unused PPE to support projects managed by contractor Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure.
Workers wear PPE to minimize exposure to hazards. It includes coveralls, chemical resistant gloves, glove liners, arm sleeves, boot covers and respiratory equipment, as well as radiological waste disposal bags.
“Finding a purpose for unused PPE to support other projects is an excellent use of resources, eliminating the need to order new equipment and saving taxpayer dollars,” said Stan Branch, Hanford Field Office Safety & Health Division director. “The collaboration between Hanford prime contractors to share this equipment reinforces the value of our One Hanford approach, with everyone working together to keep the cleanup mission moving forward.”
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