About 35 people attended the Energy Technology Engineering Center’s third Community Outreach, Neighbor Notifications, Engagement, Collaboration and Training Series meeting to learn about wildfires and air monitoring and to ask questions about the recent Sandy Fire that burned near the site but did not cross onto the boundary. August 25, 2026
While safety is a serious topic, using creative and engaging tactics to reinforce safe behaviors and procedures can be more effective in delivering messages that employees will retain. August 18, 2026
For more than 37 years, Robert R. Nii has devoted his career to protecting people and strengthening the safety posture of every site he has served. August 4, 2026
Security forces at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Portsmouth and Paducah sites are streamlining programs and services to strengthen protection of personnel, property and information, enabling more focus on completing cleanup and supporting future use opportunities at the sites. August 4, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management has expanded its radiological worker training program at the West Valley Demonstration Project to align with the site’s evolving cleanup mission. July 28, 2026
A safety specialist with the Hanford Site’s essential services prime contractor was recently honored with the Safety Professional of the Year award from the American Society of Safety Professionals, Lower Columbia Basin chapter. July 28, 2026
A University of Georgia Savannah River Ecology Laboratory study at the Savannah River Site provides new insight into how relatively simple changes to vehicle lighting may improve safety for both people and wildlife on roadways. July 28, 2026
Idaho Cleanup Project contractor Idaho Environmental Coalition hosted its annual Safety Days event this summer, strengthening safe work practices and reinforcing its commitment to maintain a safe workplace. July 28, 2026
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management Paducah Site and the West McCracken Fire Department have benefited from a mutual aid agreement to enhance emergency response capabilities since 2019. July 21, 2026
Hanford Site workers recently tackled one of the most challenging radiation cleanup jobs in recent memory, dramatically reducing hazards for future projects. July 14, 2026