Operating Bases

DOE-STD-1041-93

Inform support personnel working within the work station of the personnel hazards

present at the work station.

Factors contributing to personnel exposure should be determined and actions taken to

maintain exposure below the ALARA goal. Supervisors should periodically review the

status of exposure for personnel under their supervision. An individual's current exposure

would then be compared to the appropriate limit so a determination can be made if any

additional controls are necessary to prevent personnel from exceeding their limits.

4.3 Operating Bases

An operating base should be established and approved by management for each work station. Each

operating base should be equipped with office equipment that allows personnel to maintain necessary

procedures and references and to conduct administrative duties. Communication equipment should

be available at the operating base. The operating bases should be located conveniently within the area

of responsibility, with an alternate area designated in the event the normal area cannot be used

because of maintenance or construction. Management should account for the noise level, and

radiation and hazardous material conditions before approving an area since turnovers and other duties

will be performed here.

4.4 Potentially Distractive Written Material and Devices

Written material that does not relate to work station duties and entertainment devices (such as radios,

televisions, tape players, and computer games) should be prohibited at the work station to eliminate

distractions. However, personnel may read training bulletins, technical manuals, or review materials

that relate to work station duties. Judgment should be used to ensure work station duties are not

compromised. Management should provide specific guidance to preclude the use of potentially

distractive materials and devices.

Other written material, such as unapproved copies of procedures or other forms of operating

instructions, directions, and information, should be controlled to prevent them from becoming

distractive. The use of an operator aid posting system has proven effective in controlling information

in the operating environment. For more information on the control of operator aids, refer to Chapter

XVII, "Operator Aid Postings." In addition, administrative information (e.g., pay period schedules,

safety notices) should be posted in designated areas to prevent these documents from becoming

distractive.