Repeated Action Steps

DOE-STD-1029-92

4.8

Repeated Action Steps

Repeated action steps are simple action steps that must be performed more than once

during the execution of a procedure.

[1]

If an action step must be repeated an indefinite number of times to achieve an

objective, specify that the action step is to be repeated until the expected results

are achieved. Only a single signoff line is provided for this action step regardless

of the number of times the action step is performed.

EXAMPLE 4-14. Repeated action step.

[8]

Vary input signal until switch SW-1-7 trips.

[2]

If it is important to know the number of times the sequence is repeated, provide

placekeeping (see Section 4, "Placekeeping").

[3]

If an action must be performed repeatedly at timed intervals, place instructions in

the procedure and provide suitable space to record the times that the action step is

performed.

[4]

If an action step is to be performed periodically throughout a procedure or a

portion of a procedure (but not at specific timed intervals), place reminders as

action steps in the body of the procedure.

[5]

If a large group of repetitive actions is required and becomes cumbersome, address

the actions in action steps that reference a table, a list, or an appendix (an example

of a large group of repetitive actions is a series of valve alignments).

Notify the performer when repeated action steps are to be discontinued.

[6]

4.9

Action Steps Containing Verifications, Checks, Notifications, and

Data Recording

Verification action steps assure that a specific activity has occurred or that a stated

condition exists. Manipulation by the user may be required. Check action steps call for a

comparison with stated requirements; and no manipulation by the user occurs.

Notification action steps require reporting when given criteria are met. Data recording

action steps assure that desired data are recorded.