Safety Days Reinforces Year-Round Commitment to Safe Operations at Idaho Site

Idaho Environmental Coalition employees take part in Safety Days at the Idaho National Laboratory Site.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) contractor Idaho Environmental Coalition (IEC) hosted its annual Safety Days event this summer, strengthening safe work practices and reinforcing its commitment to maintain a safe workplace.

Safety Days brought employees together for demonstrations, conversations and hands-on activities that encouraged a renewed focus on hazard awareness and the shared responsibility of protecting one another. Activities spotlighted everyday behaviors that support safe operations — identifying risks, speaking up when something doesn't seem right and supporting co-workers in making sound decisions.

“Safety is more than a four-day event; it guides every decision we make. Safety is not just what we do; it is how we do everything we do,” said Saprena L. Lyons, IEC’s health and safety lead, who organized this year’s event.

IEC emphasized that consistent safety performance helps keep environmental cleanup work on schedule, minimizes the risk of costly delays and ensures efficient use of taxpayer funds. Leaders emphasized that the habits reinforced during Safety Days — including attention to detail, clear communication and looking out for one another — are critical to ICP’s cleanup progress.

“Our employees’ dedication and the teamwork it takes to coordinate an event like Safety Days truly reflects our commitment to keeping each other safe and to doing our jobs with safety as our top priority,” IEC President and Program Manager Dan Coyne said.

-Contributor: Ryan Christensen