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July 26, 2016

WRPS evaluates vapors monitoring and detection technology – July 26, 2016

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) is reviewing new technologies that could be used in the tank farms to detect and monitor vapors. These technologies include infrared cameras that can detect chemical vapors, portable area sensors that can detect specific vapors, in-stack and area vapor detection […]

July 21, 2016

Response to recent filing by Washington Attorney General – July 21, 2016

Washington River Protection Solutions is committed to the safety and health of our workers. We are disappointed by the actions taken today by the Washington State Attorney General. We believe the claims are not reflective of the safe and progressive work our team is accomplishing […]

July 21, 2016

Additional sampling data now available – July 21, 2016

New data sets on vapors events from March to October 2014 have been posted. Click on the Sampling Data button to access the reports.

July 19, 2016

New interactive map posted – July 19, 2016

A new feature to keep employees and the public informed has been deployed. The Vapor Concerns By Farm/Facility map is an interactive tool using an aerial view of the Hanford Site. Users can view the vapor incident location on a scale of the entire Hanford […]

July 14, 2016

Additional sampling data now available – July 14, 2016

New data sets on vapors events from Feb. to Aug. 2015 have been posted to the web. Click on the Sampling Data button to access the reports.

July 11, 2016

Response to HAMTC Stop Work order – July 11, 2016

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) takes worker safety very seriously. We are committed to transparency related to the issues raised by the Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council (HAMTC) on chemical vapors in Hanford’s tank farms. In addition to sampling data, frequently asked questions and background […]

July 11, 2016

Hanford Site Stop Work Procedure [DOE-0343, Rev. 3] – July 11, 2016

Hanford Site Stop Work Procedure

July 11, 2016

WRPS receives response to July 7 HAMTC letter – July 11, 2016

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) received a letter this morning from the Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council (HAMTC). As WRPS continues to evaluate the HAMTC demands, we will work with the union to determine a path forward to safely and efficiently continue our important mission. […]

July 7, 2016

WRPS provides follow-up response to HAMTC demand letter – July 7, 2016

The posted document contains Washington River Protection Solutions’ (WRPS) follow-up response to the letter received June 20 from the Hanford Atomic Metal Trades Council (HAMTC). WRPS will always be steadfast in its commitment to employee safety – it is simply the right way to do […]

July 6, 2016

New Q&As posted – July 6, 2016

Answers to employee questions are now available on the FAQs button. This is an in-progress document providing answers to employee questions raised in 2015. Answers may be updated as new information is developed or when evaluations of the item are completed.

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 […]