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a thorough understanding of the work to be performed and of the hazards associated

with that work and on knowledge of appropriate controls to identify a set of standards

(The Work Smart Standards set) that when implemented will provide reasonable

assurance of adequate protection of the workers, public and environment. The

requirements and process for approval of the Work Smart Standards set are within DOE

M 450.3.1.

How do we know that the Work Smart Standards set will provide adequate protection?

Each element of the N&S Closure Process is designed to establish confidence in the

governing set of standards resulting from proper Process application. Key features of

the Process are teams of knowledgeable people well grounded in the work and hazards,

technical justification, peer review and stakeholder involvement. All of these are

hallmarks of successful standards and regulatory processes.

The N&S Closure Process emphasizes:

Team-enhanced collective competence, knowledge, and experience of qualified

practitioners

Thorough understanding of the work and associated hazards and of experience-

supported controls for those hazards.

A documented justification, available for review of the correctness of the WSS set

for the work and the hazards.

The identification, review, and approval practices of the N&S Closure Process.

These key features of the Process, joint DOE and Contractor approval of the standards

set, continuing feedback and improvement with rigorous change control provide

confidence in the protection provided by a properly implemented standards set.

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