Facility Self-Assessment

DOE-STD-1061-93

3.2.5 Facility Self-Assessment

Shift supervisor trainees should receive training in facility self-assessment as

appropriate to their job responsibilities. This training should be further emphasized in the

continuing training program. Training should include the following topical areas:

Importance of the self-assessment

Shift supervisor's role in the self-assessment program

Self-assessment process and reporting requirements

Standard operating procedures for self-assessment

Root cause analysis

Reporting system to document, communicate, and track findings and corrective

actions.

3.2.6 Conduct of Operations

Shift supervisor trainees should receive training in conduct of operations because the

shift supervisor is the key player in the safe operation of the facility. Training should address

the requirements listed in DOE Order 5480.19, "Conduct of Operations Requirements For

DOE Facilities."

3.2.7 Work Control

The shift supervisor is involved in the planning and organizing of work to be

accomplished during the shift. In order to effectively and properly manage the shift work

load, the shift supervisor should receive training in the following areas:

Work control documents

work release or authorization forms

safe work permits

radiological control work permits

highly radioactive work permits

standard (repetitive) work permits

Process for obtaining reviews prior to commencing work

Safety Analysis and Technical Safety Requirements

objectives

management responsibilities

review and approval requirements

hazard classification levels