Standards Reference Base cont'd

DOE-HDBK-1148-2002

Some safety control topics that are of particular or unique interest to DOE are typically identified

for standards definition only in DOE directives. These directives represent a broad-based

collective knowledge developed over a wide expanse of often unique hazards and should be

considered for applicability to the particular work and hazards under consideration by the WSS

set. Safety control topics that are uniquely addressed and invoked by DOE Orders must be

addressed in the WSS set if they are relevant to the work and the hazards. Direct incorporation

of DOE Orders into the WSS set is one, but not the only, means of addressing these topics.

Considerations for the Identification Team in identifying a standard for inclusion in the WSS set

from among competing standards reference bases include:

the expectations of the Convened Group,

acceptability of the identified standard to the collective judgment of the Identification

Team,

confidence in the identified standard by the audiences for Process documentation,

feasibility of implementing the identified standard in the context of the work and hazards,

experience in practices for implementing the identified standard,

specificity with which the identified standard addresses the work and the hazards,

familiarity of the work force with implementation of the identified standard, and

the synergistic effect of implementing the identified standard to control more than a

single hazard.

In some cases, it has proven valuable when documenting the adequacy of the WSS set to

include a mapping matrix which illustrates where the topical area of a DOE directive is linked to

the same topical area in the identified standards. Such mapping is not mandatory but will

facilitate familiarization with the WSS set by other parties. A sample of a mapping matrix which

was developed during a N&S Process is provided as Appendix F.