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66.

What criteria must DOE contractors follow and what documentation must DOE

contractors have to grandfather the initial training of existing employees?

DOE contractors should decide what criteria to use to certify that existing employees have "the

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

specified in the operating procedures." Contractors may choose to have operating managers or

supervisors for covered processes review the training and experience level of employees

already involved in operating the processes.

67.

What criteria must DOE contractors use to determine whether employees understand

their training? What documentation is needed to provide evidence of this

understanding?

DOE contractors should develop their own criteria appropriate for job functions and types of

training delivered (e.g., classroom, on-the-job). Documentation should be appropriate to the

training provided. For example, test scores may be adequate to demonstrate understanding of

classroom training. In-the-field skill demonstrations or on-the-job quizzes may also be appro-

priate. In every case, the means used to verify that the employee understands the training must

be documented.

68.

The PSM Rule requires that DOE contractors make sure that operators understand the

training provided to them under this section. Is some method of testing required?

Some positive means must be taken by DOE contractors to ensure that employees understand

their training and are capable of adhering to current operating procedures. Assurance could be

gained through the administration of written tests, although the PSM Rule does not require that

formal written tests be used. Other means of ascertaining comprehension, such as on-the-job

demonstrations, are acceptable so long as they are adequately documented.