Safety Champions

Working safely to cleanup the environment and protect our future

Christopher Diaz

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Christopher Diaz

On February 9, Christopher Diaz notified the TA-54 Operations Center that smoke was coming out of an electrical outlet in conex 142 at Dome 375. He was directed, if he felt comfortable, to use a dry chemical fire extinguisher on the outlet, which he did immediately. Thanks to Christopher’s quick response, the fire was mitigated... Read More

Eddie Duran

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Eddie Duran

Eddie Duran, an ER Maintenance Superintendent, has been instrumental in keeping the entire craft crew at 98% training completion levels while keeping track of curriculum changes, managing crews across N3B and accounting for crew turnover. Training completion is an important element of our N3B critical path forward with an emphasis on our training qualifications. Eddie... Read More

Ernest Charley and Miranda Yazzie

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Ernest Charley and Miranda Yazzie

In early November, Ernest was at the controls of his backhoe, and Miranda was his spotter, when he noticed smoke coming from the engine compartment. He immediately maneuvered the backhoe to a safe location, shut it down and grabbed the fire extinguisher. When he opened the engine compartment and noticed flames, he discharged the extinguisher.... Read More

Victoria Chadwick

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Victoria Chadwick

Victoria Chadwick, field engineering team lead for the ER Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Remediation Program, saw a need and the opportunity to reinforce the use of proper hand signals for team members serving as spotters for vehicles backing up. She led an initiative to design, print and distribute backing hand signals badge lanyard... Read More

Alicia Lopez

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Alicia Lopez

Alicia Lopez, geologist in the Environmental Remediation Program, took charge of a tour group visiting the project and made sure there was proper personal protective equipment usage, signage and area compliance. During the tour, Alicia pointed out area signage and hazards and conducted an onsite safety briefing. When asked about compliance, she was able to... Read More