The Pantex Plant (Pantex) mission includes, among other things,
AND OBJECTIVE the assembly and disassembly of nuclear weapons and the
manufacturing and testing of non-nuclear high explosives. To
accomplish this mission, Pantex uses approximately 3,000
different kinds of hazardous chemicals. Effective management of
these chemicals is an important element in protecting the health
and safety of the Pantex workforce. BWXT Pantex (BWXT) is the
prime contractor that operates Pantex for the Department of
Energy’s (DOE’s) National Nuclear Security Administration. As
such, BWXT is responsible for managing the Pantex occupational
safety and health program.
