Corresponding DOE Programs and Requirements

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Periodic review of operations/activities to ensure that operators follow procedures and com-

petencies are maintained.

Initial training is required before assigning an employee to work at a covered process. Refresher

training is required at least every 3 years, or more frequently based on complexity of the operations

and consultation with employees[64]. DOE contractors are encouraged to obtain worker input to

identify needs, assist in development, and review content of initial and refresher training.

Corresponding DOE Programs and Requirements

All DOE sites have safety training programs, including Hazard Communication training as required

by OSHA (29 CFR 1910.1200), and other generic and job-specific safety training. Each site has a

system for documenting training. Thus, the training infrastructure is in place to support required

PSM training. Existing training must be examined to ensure that all information required by the

PSM Rule is included.

DOE O 360.1, TRAINING, and DOE O 440.1, WORKER PROTECTION MANAGEMENT FOR

DOE FEDERAL AND CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES, provides general training requirements.

DOE 5480.20A, PERSONNEL SELECTION, QUALIFICATION, AND TRAINING

REQUIRMENTS FOR DOE NUCLEAR FACILITIES, establishes selection, qualification, training,

and staffing requirements for personnel involved in the operation, maintenance, and technical

support of DOE reactor and non-reactor nuclear facilities.

Additional DOE guidance is available in DOE-STD-1011-92, Guide to Good Practices for the

Design, Development and Implementation of Examinations.

Documentation Requirements

In lieu of initial training for those employees already involved in operating a process on May 26,

1992, management was permitted to certify in writing that these employees had the required

abilities, knowledge, and skills to safely carry out the duties and responsibilities as specified.

Training records must be maintained which identify the process operator, the date of training, and

the method used to verify successful completion and understanding of the training. Although not

required, checklists covering the required training and testing are often useful tools to ensure that

training requirements are completed prior to job assignment.

Minimum Implementation Criteria

Initial and refresher training (every three years or more frequently as needed are required. Initial

training for new process operators or operators new to a process must emphasize:

safe work practices, including startup, normal operations, and temporary operations

procedures;

hazardous chemicals and specific safety and health hazards and precautions for preventing

exposure;

emergency procedures, including shutdown and startup procedures;

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs);