Discussion - s1034cn10015

DOE-STD-1034-93

3. DISCUSSION

Management often finds it necessary to provide written guidance and direction to employees,

such as outlining activities during periods of maintenance or providing notice of an immediate

document review located in the required reading file. This guidance needs to be provided in

a formal and timely manner.

Operator orders are designed to provide a means for

management to communicate guidance and short-term information to personnel. They may

be used whenever it is necessary to disseminate information to personnel concerning special

operations, administrative details, or environmental, safety, and health issues, but should

never be used to replace or change facility procedures.

Establishing an administrative policy or procedure which specifically addresses the

requirements for content, format, issuing, segregating, reviewing, and removal of timely

orders will ensure the process is standardized throughout the facility. Such a policy should

provide managers and supervisors an effective means to communicate appropriate guidance

and information in a timely manner. Other means of routinely communicating guidance to

employees are addressed in DOE Order 5480.19, Chapter XIV, "Required Reading"; Chapter

XVI, "Operations Procedures"; and Chapter XVII, "Operator Aid Postings."