June 2016 - Hanford Vapors

June 30, 2016

WRPS continuing to implement TVAT recommendations – Jun. 30, 2016

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is continually working to improve the tank farms environment by implementing processes and technologies that further enhance worker safety. In response to the Tank Vapor Assessment Team’s (TVAT) recommendations to help reduce potential chemical vapor exposure to workers, WRPS implemented […]

June 27, 2016

NIOSH announces Hanford safety, health evaluation – Jun. 22, 2016

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announced they will be evaluating safety and health programs at the Hanford tank farms this summer. WRPS is very encouraged by this announcement, and we will provide our support in every way we can during the […]

June 27, 2016

WRPS responds to HAMTC demand letter – Jun. 21, 2016

This document contains WRPS’ initial response to the letter received from the Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council (HAMTC). WRPS is further evaluating the list of demands and recommendations, and we will work with HAMTC and the Department of Energy to determine an appropriate path forward. […]

June 27, 2016

WRPS, DOE receive demands and recommendations from HAMTC – Jun. 20, 2016

WRPS received this letter from the Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council (HAMTC) with a list of demands and recommendations from union leadership seeking changes to specific work conditions at the tank farms. We value our partnership with HAMTC and the input they offer on how […]