Technical Knowledge and Skills - Continued

DOE-STD-3015-2004

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Explain how the design of each of the following is important in minimizing or

eliminating the potential for mishandling nuclear explosives and preventing accidents:

Tooling

Rigging equipment

Hoisting equipment

b. Interpret design drawings and technical specifications for the tooling, rigging, and

hoisting equipment used in handling nuclear explosives.

c. Identify the conditions that might disqualify slings and hoisting equipment for use in

handling nuclear explosives.

17. NESSG chairs and other members must have knowledge of the control of electrical

equipment used in an NEA.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Discuss the various types of electrical equipment that may be present in an NEA and the

controls placed on them.

b. Discuss the approval process for master tester list (MTL) testers and master equipment

list (MEL) equipment used at the Pantex Plant.

c. Discuss DG 10001, Design Guide, Electrical Testers for Use with Nuclear Explosives.

18. NESSG chairs and other members must have knowledge of the requirements for the

safe off-site and on-site transportation of nuclear explosives.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Discuss the scope and content of the applicable NES master studies that address over-

the-road transportation and on-site transportation of nuclear explosives.

b. Describe hazards associated with the design and construction of vehicles authorized to

transport nuclear explosives and the positive measures to control hazards.

c. Discuss the tie-down requirements for nuclear explosives during off-site and on-site

transportation.

GOVERNING ORDERS, STANDARDS, AND DIRECTIVES

19. NESSG chairs and other members must have knowledge of DOE O 452.2, Safety of

Nuclear Explosive Operations, and DOE O 452.1, Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Surety

Program.

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