Types of assessments - DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Radiological Assessor Training

DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Student's Guide

II.

Types of assessments

It can be extremely damaging if we, as overseers,

facility representatives, and assessors, violate the

high standards of performance and rules that we

are to assess. It is important to understand that we

are constantly being monitored and that we must

set the example with regard to radiological

protection.

The methods used to gather or capture information

can detract from the effectiveness of the

assessment process.

Assessment techniques can be enhanced through

training and practice. These techniques will

improve the ability to see, observe, and better

understand.

There are two types of assessments: unstructured

and structured. "Unstructured" reviews means "not

looking for one specific area or thing." "Minimum

preparation" method is accomplished through going

with workers on routines. These could be described

as general assessments.

The more preparation put into the assessment, the

more effective it is, no matter what type of

assessment is conducted.

The second type of assessment is "structured,"

which involves looking specifically at one issue and

reviewing it from every angle.

Two traditional methods within the structured

inspection are the vertical and horizontal review.

Vertical review is the assessment of a narrow

subject area in great detail, for example, assessing

the Radiological Control Organization from top to

bottom.

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