Objective - hdbk3027990057

DOE-HDBK-3027-99

OBJECTIVE

MG.4 Contractor procedures provide a method to ensure that controls are implemented during

preparation for the initiation of work at each level. The procedures ensure that adequate controls

are identified to mitigate the identified hazards and the controls are effectively implemented.

Contractor procedures provide assurance that controls will remain in affect so long as the

hazards are present. (CE I-5, CE I-7, CE I-8)

NOTE: This objective will evaluate both the line management practices and mechanisms, as well

as the practices and mechanisms associated with the selected individual disciplines such as

maintenance, radiological controls, industrial safety, criticality safety, etc.

Criteria

1. Contractor procedures for individual processes or maintenance actions ensure that

controls are implemented prior to commencing work and that these controls remain in affect

so long as the hazard is present.

2. Contractor procedures for individual disciplines ensure that individual processes or

maintenance actions include adequate controls associated with the individual discipline prior

to commencing work and that the controls remain in affect so long as the hazard is present.

3. Contractor procedures provide mechanisms or processes for gaining authorization to

conduct operations or perform work.

4. Contractor mechanisms for the control of work specify that line management is

responsible for safety.

5. Contractor personnel who plan, control, and conduct work are required to have

competence commensurate with the assigned responsibilities.

Approach

Record Review: Review contractor manuals of practice that define requirements to verify

controls are in place prior to performing work and that these controls remain in place as long

as the hazards are present. Review the processes for authorizing the commencement of work

to ensure that managers are responsible for safety. Review the contractor' training and

qualification process to ensure that personnel who plan, control, and conduct the work are

competent. Review procedures for selected disciplines to ensure consistency and adequacy.

Interviews: Interview line and support personnel responsible for implementation of

requirements to control work. Through interviews, assess their understanding, support, and

implementation of the control of work within the approved controls.

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