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Our employees work toward protecting the workers, public, and environment by further reducing risk, providing the necessary infrastructure for continued safe and effective cleanup operations, and restoring Hanford lands for future access and use. The Department of Energy

Hanford produced two-thirds of the nation’s plutonium during World War II and The Cold War. Five plants, located in the center of the site, processed 110,000 tons of fuel from the reactors, discharging an estimated 450 billion gallons of liquid to soil disposal sites and 56 million gallons of radioactive waste to 177 large underground tanks. Vast amounts of progress have been made including remediating more than 1,300 waste sites, demolishing over 900 facilities, removing nearly 19 million tons of contaminated soil and debris from sites along the Columbia River, and treating 27 billion gallons of groundwater. Hanford DOE Comments Policy

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pages, we expect that this will be done in a respectful manner. Our goal is to share ideas and
information with as many individuals as possible, and our policy is to accept the majority of
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deleted. Repeated violations of the Hanford Site comment policy may cause the author to be blocked. We understand that social media is a 24/7 medium; however, our moderation capabilities are not. We may not see every inappropriate comment right away, and we are trusting in the maturity of
our community to ignore personal attacks and negative speech until we can take action.

DOE is proud to see Carson’s achievements recognized as part of the broader commitment to safety shared by Hanford’s wor...
16/10/2026

DOE is proud to see Carson’s achievements recognized as part of the broader commitment to safety shared by Hanford’s workforce and contractor partners. Congratulations to Carson on this well-deserved honor! 🌟👏

SIREN TESTING ALERT 📢 The Department of Energy will be activating emergency sirens near the Columbia River on Thursday, ...
15/10/2026

SIREN TESTING ALERT 📢

The Department of Energy will be activating emergency sirens near the Columbia River on Thursday, October 15, beginning at 10 a.m.

Sirens are located along the river between the Vernita Bridge and Leslie Groves Park in north Richland. Sirens at the Richland Off-Road Vehicle Park and the Columbia Generating Station site will also be tested.

People near this area may hear the sirens, but no response is required. Thank you for your understanding.

Teamwork in action! Hanford Patrol and Hanford Fire Department recently joined forces for a dynamic training session on ...
14/10/2026

Teamwork in action! Hanford Patrol and Hanford Fire Department recently joined forces for a dynamic training session on active shooter scenarios. Over two weeks, teams worked together to hone their skills and ensure quick and coordinated responses, enhancing both efficiency and safety for the Hanford workforce.

Teamwork moves the mission! 🚀Hanford contractors Central Plateau Cleanup Company , Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closu...
13/10/2026

Teamwork moves the mission! 🚀
Hanford contractors Central Plateau Cleanup Company , Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure - H2C and Hanford Mission Integration Solutions recently joined forces to safely isolate and stabilize contaminated gloveboxes at the Waste Receiving and Process Facility — a huge step in reducing risk and preparing the facility for safe closure. 🔒☢️
From a variety of skilled trades to engineering support, each team played a key role in getting the job done. 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️ The project is a great example of One Hanford collaboration in action! 💼🤝

13/10/2026
Collaboration across Hanford is helping shape the future of enterprise IT. Through a joint effort involving Site contrac...
12/10/2026

Collaboration across Hanford is helping shape the future of enterprise IT. Through a joint effort involving Site contractors and the DOE Hanford Field Office, teams identified key improvements in IT governance, enterprise architecture and system development to support greater accountability, efficiency and mission alignment across the Site.

We’re digging the cleanup progress at Hanford’s 100K Area. 🚧 Thanks to the work of Central Plateau Cleanup Company crews...
09/10/2026

We’re digging the cleanup progress at Hanford’s 100K Area. 🚧 Thanks to the work of Central Plateau Cleanup Company crews, demolition of the 1909KW Valve Pit is now complete, along with removal of hazardous materials from the K West Reactor, which will be the eighth and final reactor to be cocooned✅
These important projects are helping reduce environmental risk and support our mission to safely advance cleanup at the Hanford Site. They also move Hanford another step closer to cocooning the site’s last reactor. 🙌

Hanford Patrol has officially welcomed its newest officers to their ranks! 👏 Recruits completed a rigorous 16-week basic...
08/10/2026

Hanford Patrol has officially welcomed its newest officers to their ranks! 👏

Recruits completed a rigorous 16-week basic academy, combining DOE standards with Hanford’s unique operational needs and preparing graduates for the real-world demands before taking their oath to protect Hanford, its people and its critical assets.

From technical and tactical training to ethics and professionalism, these new officers are ready to serve with skill, integrity and dedication. 🛡️

Ray Geimer took center stage at the HAMMER Steering Committee meeting, offering a focused update on the initiatives that...
07/10/2026

Ray Geimer took center stage at the HAMMER Steering Committee meeting, offering a focused update on the initiatives that will guide HAMMER’s upcoming training and operational priorities. His update helps clarify which program areas will receive emphasis as HAMMER plans its next phase of work.

Since 1994, the Steering Committee has guided safety, training and innovation across Hanford, enabling HAMMER to train employees with the skills and readiness needed to enter the Hanford workforce.

He outlined the specific priorities that will influence HAMMER’s direction moving forward, including deploying new technology solutions, improving project ex*****on speed and designing smarter, more adaptive facilities that support evolving mission needs. His guidance reinforces a unified focus on strengthening worker protection and building a more efficient, future ready Hanford.

At Hanford, safety is a team sport, and the Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene (OS&IH) Programs team at Hanford Mi...
06/10/2026

At Hanford, safety is a team sport, and the Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene (OS&IH) Programs team at Hanford Mission Integration Solutions is on the podium. 🏆
With 19 professionals covering safety, industrial hygiene, safety culture, chemical management, safety recognition and Sitewide Safety Standards, OS&IH supports Hanford contractors to keep work moving safely.

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