Laydown and Staging Areas

DOE-STD-1067-94

Parameters that impact the safety and workmanship, and efficiency of

individuals using a facility should be considered when evaluating the adequacy

of facility status. These parameters are as follows:

access/occupancy (peak numbers and male/female/disabled)

security constraints

housekeeping/site appearance

ALARA impact

OSHA regulations

heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)

evacuation routes

fire protection

location with respect to primary customer/tasks

storage needs

energy source (overload of available services)

temporary vs. permanent operation

flexibility to satisfy changes in purpose and scope

waste avoidance, minimization, recycling, and storage

b) Laydown and Staging Areas

A plan for identifying and using maintenance laydown and staging areas

should be developed and kept current. This plan should define major

maintenance activity support requirements, area use, and responsibility for

area upkeep and control. It should include such items as the following:

authorization for access, with provisions for security and fire protection

labeling of facilities to designate responsibility and entry authorization

major maintenance activities should have assigned laydown and staging

areas for equipment, special tools, rigs, and parts. Personnel

movement into and out of areas should be planned and understood by

all concerned, when warranted

contingency plans for changes (such as unanticipated radioactive

airborne contamination) which may render a facility unusable for its

intended purpose