Appendix A: Facility Condition Inspection - Continued

DOE-STD-1072-94

4. The fundamental indicator of a well-maintained and operated facility is the

appearance and proper functioning of process systems and equipment. These

conditions are a direct reflection on the standards and attitudes of those who manage

and work within that facility. A facility-wide inspection program is an effective

means to identify and correct deficiencies. Considerations for this type of program

include the following:

a. Some programmatic elements to be considered:

managers should set high standards for housekeeping and the condition of

facility equipment,

all personnel should have a clear understanding of these standards,

all managers and supervisors should participate in these inspections,

inspection areas should be assigned to cover the entire facility, including out-of-

the-way locations, and

identified deficiencies should be corrected in a timely manner.

b. Some indicators of good facility condition and housekeeping standards are as

follows:

equipment is properly lubricated and has the appropriate preventive

maintenance performed,

equipment operating temperatures and vibration levels are within design limits,

fluid system leaks are minimized or are properly contained,

instruments and gages are indicating correctly and are on a periodic calibration

program,

electrical equipment doors and closures are installed to maintain proper design

integrity,

equipment and systems are preserved to minimize corrosion,

industrial safety and radiological hazards are controlled and minimized,

walkways and equipment access are clear and easily recognizable,

equipment is clean and free of debris,

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