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DOE-STD-1039-93

GUIDE TO GOOD PRACTICES FOR

CONTROL OF EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEM STATUS

1. INTRODUCTION

This Guide to Good Practices is written to enhance understanding of, and provide direction for,

Control of Equipment and System Status, Chapter VIII of Department of Energy (DOE) Order

5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities. The practices in this guide

should be considered when planning or reviewing equipment and system status control

programs. Contractors are advised to adopt procedures that meet the intent of DOE Order

5480.19.

"Control of Equipment and System Status" is an element of an effective Conduct of Operations

program. The complexity and array of activities performed in DOE facilities dictate the need for

a formal status control program to promote safe and efficient operations.