Accident Investigation and Its Associated Guide, DOE G 225.1A-1

DOE-STD-1165-2003

Aviation Managers shall demonstrate a familiarity level knowledge of DOE Order

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225.1A, Accident Investigation and its associated Guide, DOE G 225.1A-1, Guide for

DOE O 225.1 Accident Investigations.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Describe the two types of accident investigations currently performed within the

Department.

Explain the primary differences between the two types of accident investigations

including:

The major criteria that determine which type of investigation will be

conducted

Who has responsibility for appointing each investigation board.

Discuss the qualifications required for acting as a member of an accident

investigation board.

Identify the one qualification that at least one board member must have in order to

have a fully-qualified board.

Discuss who has the authority to grant a waiver for conducting an accident

investigation.

Describe the requirements for publishing lessons learned once an investigation is

completed.

Aviation Managers shall demonstrate a working knowledge of the National

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Transportation Service Board's (NTSBs) role in investigating DOE aviation accidents.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Identify the organization that has the primary responsibility for investigating DOE

aviation accidents and its ability to designate this authority to third parties.

Describe some of the major differences between the NTSB investigating a DOE

aviation accident and the Department conducting an accident investigation

including:

Determination of probable cause

Determination of contributing causal factors

Management's role in the aviation program

Describe the time frame for the NTSB to issue an accident investigation final

report.