Use of Special Tools and Equipment

DOE-STD-1069-94

Inspections at DOE Nuclear Facilities.")

3.4.3 Use of Special Tools and Equipment

3.4.3.1 Instructions should be provided for the use of special tools, test rigs,

equipment, lifting and rigging equipment, welding equipment, safety

devices, personnel protective equipment, and mock-ups. These

instructions should be written so as to improve tool and equipment use

and enhance job performance and efficiency. Maintenance supervisors

should review proposed special tool and equipment designs to determine

cost justification, effectiveness, safety considerations, and the need for

reviews by other departments. These tools should be stored and

controlled in accordance with the direction provided in this guideline.

3.4.3.2 Applicable training facilities and equipment (including simulators and

mock-ups) should be provided, where warranted, to perform needed

training in an environment and under conditions expected during normal

use. Performance-based training and applicable licensing, when required,

should be provided prior to authorized use of the following:

Cranes and hoists

Forklifts, man-lifts, Verti-Lifts

Vehicles

Heavy equipment

Welding equipment

New technology and/or specialty i ems that require verified skill

for safe, effective operation

3.4.3.3 Written instructions should be provided for tools and equipment items

when considered important to personnel safety and to encourage

continued proper use through improved first-effort

performance/efficiency/confidence by the user.

3.4.4 Tools and Equipment in Radiologically Controlled Areas (RCAs)

NOTE:

Previous Sections 3.4.1 through 3.4.3 apply to all areas of the facility