Assessing Equipment and Piping Labeling.

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Audits and review records (if separate from the logbook)

Individual operator aid postings

When reviewing operator aids, assessors should compare the posting list developed during the

walkthrough with operator aids in the logbook to verify that:

The posting is in the logbook listing

The postings are the same revision

There is a copy of the posting with the logbook or file

Furthermore, assessors should review the logbook to determine if:

Written evidence of reviews or audits exists

References used to develop the operator aids (i.e. system diagrams, procedures, etc) exist

If no written evidence concerning reviews is found, interviews will need to be conducted to

determine if the requirements of activity policies or procedures are being met.

6.18 Assessing Equipment and Piping Labeling.

6.18.1 Discussion. The purpose of an equipment and piping labeling program is to ensure that

activity personnel are able to identify equipment they operate. An effective labeling program will

reduce operator and maintenance errors resulting from incorrect identification of equipment,

increase training effectiveness by being able to trace the actual activity system as opposed to

tracing a schematic, and reduce operator exposure to radiation and hazardous materials.

6.18.2 Preparing to Assess Equipment and Piping Labeling. To develop an assessment plan

for Equipment and Piping Labeling, assessors should first review the activity-specific graded-

approach document for conduct of operations and determine which guidelines are applicable at

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