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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

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 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 […]