Worker - std55020016

DOE-EM-STD-5502-94

an accident or malfunction of equipment important to safety as previously evaluated in the

facility safety analysis could be increased; (2) the possibility for an accident or malfunction

of a different type than any previously been evaluated in the facility safety analysis could

be created; and (3) any margin of safety as defined in the bases of the Technical Safety

Requirements could be reduced. (DOE 5480.21)

3.19 Worker Persons working in the immediate area of concern within the process safety

management control of a given facility or activity. Normally these individuals are covered

implicitly under the worker health and safety plan for a given activity or operation. For the

purposes of this standard, the term "workers" is meant to be all inclusive, and includes all

workers such as the facility workers, co-located workers, contractors, subcontractors

employees, and visitors.