Introduction - hdbk1115980016

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4.1.1 Introduction

Training should provide trainees with the requisite knowledge and skills to perform the

following:

Describe the parent department (i.e., department to which the STA is assigned) and

operations department organization.

Identify key parent and operations department personnel and their positions and

responsibilities, emphasizing department operating philosophy (e.g., professionalism,

procedural adherence, regulatory relationships).

Explain facility directives, including

personal conduct (including fitness-for-duty)

work hours

overtime

reporting structure during backshifts and weekends.

Describe the purpose and interdepartmental relationships of the parent and operations

departments.

Describe the purpose and intradepartmental relationships of all other department

groups.

4.1.2 Facility Communication Systems and Methodology

Training should provide trainees with the requisite knowledge and skills to perform the

following:

Explain the importance of the onsite and offsite communication system.

Describe the types of communication systems and equipment in use.

Demonstrate the method(s) of maintaining professional communications when using

facility communication equipment.

Describe the application of communication systems and equipment in

directing work activities

performing test procedures

handling emergency communications.

Identify facility areas with restrictions on the use of certain communication systems.

Describe procedures for obtaining portable communication equipment.

Locate facility communication equipment.

Explain how to contact key positions, including

shift supervisor

administrative supervisor

fire and other emergency personnel

security personnel

maintenance supervisors

radiological protection personnel