Safety News

A man at the front of a classroom giving a presentation
All hands were on deck recently for a unique sitewide training focused on conduct of operations, which establishes the core standards and operating philosophy that drive excellence across the West Valley Demonstration Project and broader U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management complex. February 10, 2026
A man in protective gear using a health monitor at the Hanford site
The Hanford Site’s Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant is enhancing worker safety with next-generation physiological monitoring technology following a successful pilot program at the High-Level Waste Facility. January 27, 2026
A new duct system from the outside at the Idaho Site
Idaho Cleanup Project crews replaced aging ducting at the Idaho Nuclear Technology and Engineering Center to improve a crucial ventilation system supporting operation of onsite underground waste tanks, completing an infrastructure upgrade that will increase safety and functionality. January 13, 2025
Two patrol officers at the Hanford Site in gear
Keeping the Hanford Site community safe is a 24/7 operation for the Hanford Patrol and Hanford Fire Department. The two teams strengthen coordination by practicing how they would respond together during an emergency, including an active shooter situation. December 16, 2025