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DOE-STD-1041-93

a historical record of facility operations. Trending is necessary to detect abnormal conditions or

adverse trends so appropriate action can be taken before equipment malfunction occurs. Establishing

procedures which specify when to take readings; how to record readings, how to identify out-of

specification readings, how to make corrections on the round sheets; and what actions to take for out

of specification readings will improve the accuracy, completeness, and neatness of round sheets.

Procedures should also specify a program for developing and maintaining round inspection sheets.

Training on these procedures will ensure the proper round sheet information is communicated to all

affected personnel.

Sound operating practices also include a strong emphasis on personnel safety practices required to

perform a job. Following personnel safety practices should keep personnel alert to detect, prevent,

and mitigate all possible hazards. The correct safety practices should be demonstrated to personnel

during their initial training and during refresher training (e.g., on a yearly basis), and reinforced

continuously, by all personnel, while on the job. Safe work station practices also include maintaining

exposure to personnel hazards (e.g., radiation, toxic materials) as low as reasonably achievable

(ALARA).

Additional operating practices information for control areas are delineated in DOE Order 5480.19,

Chapter III, "Control Area Activities."