Background

DOE-STD-1055-93

Additional information pertinent to the implementation of this guideline may be found in

the following DOE Guidelines:

1) DOE-STD-1004-92 "R oot Cause A naly sis Guidance Docum ent."

2) DOE STD-XXXX-XX "Guidelines to Good Practices f or M aintenance Organiz ation and

A dm inistration at DOE N uclear Facilities."

3) DOE-STD-XXXX-XX "Guidelines to Good Practices f or M aintenance History at DOE

N uclear Facilities."

4) DOE-NE-STD-XXXX-XX "Guidelines to Good Practices f or Planning, S cheduling, and

Coordination of M aintenance A ctiv ities at DOE N uclear Facilities."

5) DOE-STD-XXXX-XX "W riter's Guide f or T echnical Procedures."

6) DOE-STD-XXXX-XX "Guidelines to Good Practices f or T y pes of M aintenance at DOE

N uclear Facilities."

7) DOE-STD-XXXX-XX "Guidelines to Good Practices f or Control of M aintenance

A ctiv ities at DOE N uclear Facilities."

Appendix A is provided for use by facility trainers who intend to provide training

regarding this element.

1.2 B ackground

The information in this guide was developed from commercial and DOE sources. Each

facility should select those details that are applicable, add any unlisted knowledge or

experience that are applicable, and develop and implement facility-specific maintenance

management programs. Facilities that have existing maintenance management programs

should review this guide to identify details that may enhance their existing programs.

1.3 A pplication

The content of this guide is generally applicable to all DOE nuclear facilities. Portions of

the programs outlined may not be applicable to all facilities because maintenance

organizations, disciplines, titles, and responsibilities may vary among DOE nuclear facilities.

Facility maintenance personnel may verify the adequacy or improve existing maintenance

management programs by adapting this guide to their specific facility and individual

maintenance disciplines.