Communication
Free and open communication is an important component of a safety-conscious workplace and a strong nuclear safety culture. WRPS employees have the right and the responsibility to raise concerns without fear of harassment, intimidation or reprisal.
Avenues To Raise Concerns
WRPS employees have a number of avenues by which to raise concerns. These avenues include speaking with a manager, a human resources representative, a union safety steward or other subject matter expert. There is also an established Employee Concerns Program, a number of employee-based safety councils, a system for documenting potential issues and their resolution, a formal Differing Professional Opinion process, an Alternative Dispute Resolution Service and other options. If an employee has a concern, there are avenues that offer confidentiality and anonymity.
Raise a Concern
WRPS Employee Concerns Program
Email: WRPS ECP
(509) 376-2156
Hanford Employee Concerns Program
www.hanford.gov/page.cfm/ECP
(509) 372-2139
WRPS Alternate Dispute Resolution Process
http://wrpsadrprocess.com
DOE Employee Concerns Program
http://energy.gov/ehss/doe-employee-concerns-program
Hanford Workforce Engagement Center (HWEC)
https://www.hanford.gov/hwec/
File a Claim
Hanford Workers' Compensation Program
www.hanford.gov/page.cfm/HanfordWorkersCompensation
U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation (DEEOIC)
https://www.dol.gov/owcp/energy/003
Additional Information on Compensation
Workflow Diagram for L&I Compensation
Penser Workers' Compensation Claims Services Statement of Work, Contract DE-EM0003383, Mod 027
Memorandum of Understanding 12-19-07 from Labor & Industry, No.K1272.pdf