Reliefs Occurring During the Shift

DOE-STD-1038-93

4.6

Reliefs Occurring During the Shift

Turnovers (reliefs) occurring during the shift should meet the same objective as a

turnover at the beginning of the shift (i.e., providing the on-coming person with an

accurate status of the work station). Facility procedures should establish the

requirements for relief of duties and responsibilities during the shift. If a turnover

checklist is used at the work station for normal shift turnovers, that checklist or

portions of it may also be considered for these reliefs.

If a relief is necessary, the cognizant supervisor should be informed of the reason and

expected length of time before the off-going person turns over the work station duties

and responsibilities. Before authorizing the relief, the cognizant supervisor should

ensure the on-coming person is qualified and should verify that facility conditions

permit the relief (e.g., enough personnel to staff the fire brigade or other special

emergency response group). This is especially important during back shifts, when

staffing may be lower.

At a minimum, the following turnover policies should be followed:

C The transfer of duties and responsibilities should occur at a time when facility

conditions are stable

C The off-going person should be confident that the on-coming person is fully

capable of assuming the duties and responsibilities of the work station

C At the end of the turnover the on-coming person should signify to the off-going

person that he/she is assuming the responsibility for the work station and document

the transfer with an entry in the appropriate log in accordance with Chapter XI,

Logkeeping, of DOE Order 5480.19.