Good Practices - s1035cn10017

DOE-STD-1035-93

4. GOOD PRACTICES

4.1 Establishing Operating Logs

Narrative logs should be an accurate history of facility operations. Logs should be

established and maintained for all key positions (e.g., supervisors, control area operators,

operators of isolated or remote equipment, etc.), including positions that are filled only on

a part-time basis (e.g., test coordinator, wastewater treatment operator, or emergency

equipment operator). When a narrative log is not maintained for a particular position, a

narrative section should be provided on round sheets. If used, the narrative section should

be maintained in accordance with the guidelines for logs. An example of a narrative log is

shown in Appendix A.

Some facilities maintain additional logs for specific items of equipment (e.g., emergency

generators). These logs provide an equipment history, and usually record activities and

information relating to both operations and maintenance. Facilities or regulatory agencies

may also require additional logs for specific processes (e.g., wastewater treatment and

discharge). These additional logs should adhere to the requirements for narrative logs.

Facilities should develop written guidelines to ensure consistency in maintaining logs. The

guidelines should address:

Shift positions, processes, or equipment that require logs

Personnel authorized to make entries in logs

Standards for information to be recorded in logs

Format requirements for logs and log entries

Review requirements for logs

Instructions for control of logs and disposition of completed logs.

The following sections of this guide provide information to assist facilities in the

development of these guidelines.