Perform Work within Controls - doe-hdbk-1139-1-2000

DOE-HDBK-1139/1-2000

Change Notice No. 1

that result from a disciplined safety analysis. However, this standard does not

address common industrial hazards that make up a large portion of basic OSHA

regulatory compliance (DOE-STD-3009-94, Sections 3.3.1.1 and 3.3.2.3.3). Line

managers need to ensure that this interface between the SAR hazard level and

activity level is addressed. DOE O 440.1A and its associated guides can be used to

DOE O 440.1A

assist in addressing activity level hazard analysis and controls.

For hazards not identified at a higher level analysis, unique activity-specific

controls may be required. The Enhanced Work Planning (EWP) process relies on a

EWP

work planning team to specify and tailor the controls for this level. At each level

(site, facility, activity), these multi-disciplinary teams can address all relevant

functional areas or disciplines of concern (e.g., quality assurance, fire protection,

chemical safety, industrial safety, radiological protection, emergency preparedness,

criticality safety, maintenance). Controls at the activity level may be developed

from higher-level analysis or by using the results of activity hazard analysis.

Emphasis, however, should be on designing the work and/or controls to reduce or

eliminate the hazards and to prevent accidents, unplanned releases, and exposures

(DEAR 970.5204-2(b)(6)).

1.4 Perform Work within Controls

In addition to a discussion on authorization agreements, guidance for startup and

restart of nuclear facilities is provided in the ISM guide, Chapter II, Section 5.

ISM Guide

Vol 1

While this process and guidance focus on Category 1 and 2 nuclear facilities, some

Vol 2

concepts can be applied directly to chemical hazards at the activity level.

A process to confirm adequate preparation and application of controls prior to

authorizing work at the activity level should be carried out by a qualified multi-

disciplinary team. First line supervisors should team with employees and safety and

health professionals to ensure the activity-level hazards and controls needed to

establish a safe working environment. The hazard and complexity of work should

determine the formality and rigor of the review process, documentation, and level of

authority for agreement.

In general, the role of DOE and its contractors with respect to authorizing work and

work changes at any level are defined in a properly implemented ISM system. This