Definitions - hdbk10740011

DOE-HDBK-1074-95

DEFINITIONS

Competency. The ability of a person to perform job responsibilities.

Graded Approach. A process by which the level of analysis, documentation,

and actions necessary to comply with a requirement are commensurate with:

(1) the relative importance to safety, safeguards, and security; (2) the

magnitude of any hazard involved; (3) the life cycle stage of a facility; (4) the

programmatic mission of a facility; (5) the particular characteristics of a

facility; and (6) any other relevant factor.

Hazard. A source of danger (i.e., material, energy source, or operation) with

the potential to cause illness, injury, or death to personnel or damage to a

facility or to the environment (without regard to the likelihood or credibility of

accident scenarios or consequence mitigation).

Hazard Categories. The consequences of unmitigated releases of

radioactive and/or hazardous material are evaluated as required by DOE

Order 5480.23 and classified by the following hazard categories:

(1)

The hazard analysis shows the potential for significant offsite

consequences.

(2)

The hazard analysis shows the potential for significant onsite

consequences.

(3)

The hazard analysis shows the potential for only significant localized

consequences.

Job Analysis. A systematic method used in obtaining a detailed listing of the

tasks of a specific job.

Operating Organization. The onsite contractor organization responsible for

operation, maintenance, and technical support services related to operations.

This organization may include offsite personnel who provide operational

support.

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