Supervising On-Shift Trainees

DOE-STD-1040-93

4.3.2

Supervising On-Shift Trainees

An on-shift training session allows a trainee to operate portions of the facility from a

specific work station. Because each action performed by the trainee actually

changes the status of the facility, the trainee must be supervised to prevent an

adverse situation from arising. Careful and competent supervision of a trainee will

prevent mistakes that could lead to an adverse situation.

4.3.2.1

Placing the Trainee at Ease

Immediately prior to beginning a period of on-shift training, the instructor

should try to put the trainee at ease. Although the trainee may have had

some prior basic instruction, the trainee may not have had enough

experience with this particular type of work. It is advisable to ensure that the

trainee is fully briefed on all aspects of operations prior to the start of hands-

on performance.

4.3.2.2

Commencing Training

Since an on-shift training session allows a trainee to operate equipment at a

particular work station, the trainee should perform a turnover with the

instructor and also sign into the narrative log, if applicable. The trainee

should annotate in the log that he/she is assuming the duties and

responsibilities for the work station under instruction. For details concerning

making log entries, refer to DOE Order 5480.19, Chapter XI, "Logkeeping."

For details addressing turnovers, refer to DOE Order 5480.19, Chapter XII,

"Operations Turnover."

4.3.2.3

Control of Trainees

Instructors must maintain control of trainees assigned to their work stations.

They must never allow a trainee to operate equipment without directly

supervising them. Prior to allowing a trainee to operate equipment, the

instructor should:

Have the trainee review the procedures and reference documents

required for performing the task

Have the trainee explain the action to be performed, including any

cautions and notes