Questions cont'd - doe-hdbk-1101-20040091

DOE-HDBK-1101-2004

80.

Can we grandfather training requirements for existing maintenance employees? Is

refresher training required for maintenance workers?

Initial and refresher training; documentation requirements; and grandfather provisions for

training of employees operating a process have been extended to workers responsible for

maintaining the process, except that the content of the training differs.

81.

If subcontractors are performing an installation, are DOE contractors required to

implement a quality assurance program to monitor the activities of these

subcontractors?

DOE contractors are responsible for ensuring that equipment is installed consistent with

design specifications and manufacturer instructions. Providing such assurance may

require contractors to be involved in the review, inspection, certification, and quality

assurance of work performed by their subcontractors.