Positive Measures

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deflagration, and fire (which are addressed by NESRs) for specific nuclear explosive operations and

associated activities [adapted from DOE O 452.2A].

Positive Measures. Design features, safety rules, procedures, or other controls used individually or

collectively to provide nuclear explosive surety. Positive measures are intended to ensure a safe response in

applicable operations and to be controllable. Some examples of positive measures are strong-link switches;

other safety devices; administrative procedures and controls; general and specific nuclear explosive safety

rules; design control of electrical equipment and mechanical tooling; and physical, electrical, and

mechanical restraints incorporated in facilities and transport equipment [DOE O 452.2A].

Safety Analysis. A documented process to: (1) provide systematic identification of hazards within

facilities in which nuclear explosive operations and associated activities are conducted; (2) describe and

analyze the adequacy of the measures taken to eliminate, control, or mitigate identified hazards; and (3)

analyze and evaluate potential accidents and their associated risks [adapted from DOE O 5480.23].

Safety Analysis Report (SAR). A report that documents the results of a safety analysis to ensure that a

facility can be constructed, operated, maintained, shut down, and decommissioned safely and in compliance

with applicable laws and regulations [DOE O 5480.23].

Safety Basis. The collection of information relating to controlling the hazards at a facility or operation

(including design, engineering analyses, and administrative controls) upon which DOE depends for its

conclusion that the associated operations can be conducted safely [adapted from DOE O 5480.23].

Safety Commitments. Those actions, measures, controls, and programs established to implement and

manage facility-wide programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the safe performance of an activity or

operation.

Standard Industrial Hazards. Hazards that are routinely encountered in general industry and

construction for which national consensus codes and/or standards (e.g., OSHA, transportation safety) exist

to guide safe design and operation without the need for special analysis to define safe design and/or

operational parameters [DOE-STD-3009-94].