Placement

DOE-STD-1043-93

guidelines, the operator aid index, and a reference copy of all operator aids. If an

operator aid approval sheet is used, it should be filed in the binder with its associated

operator aid.

4.4

Placement

Approved operator aids should be placed (posted) in proximity to the area of expected

use. They should not obscure instruments (e.g., meters, gauges, indicating lights) or

interfere with controls.

An operator aid should be firmly attached at the specified location. The attachment

method should be compatible with the environment. A form of attachment should be

used such that when the operator aid is no longer needed, it can be readily removed.

The posted operator aid should be protected from the environment. If an operator aid

is located in an area where it might become wet, oil-stained, or otherwise unusable, it

should be laminated, placed in a clear plastic pouch, or made of material that will

withstand the environment. Using a paper copy of the operator aid placed in a clear

plastic pouch is a suitable, inexpensive method.

4.5

Use of Operator Aids

Operator aids should be viewed as a convenience to the individual using them, not a

requirement. Although copies of procedures or portions of procedures can be used as

operator aids, the requirement is to follow the procedure. The operator aid makes it

easier for the operator to follow the procedure, because the procedure is conveniently

posted. The decision to use the posted procedure or the procedure in the manual

should be left to the operator.

All personnel should be trained on the need for controlling posted information. This

training should cover why it is important to use only approved operator aids, how to

tell if an operator aid is approved, what to do if it is not approved, and how to verify

that an operator aid is current.

When an operator aid is used, the user should verify that it is approved. If the posted

information is not approved, the person should not use it and should notify the

supervisor. A decision should be made whether to submit the operator aid for