Inspection Techniques

DOE-STD-1072-94

3.4.4.4 The owner/operator should accompany each department manager

periodically to ensure his/her (owner/operator's) standards are adequately

understood by other department managers.

3.4.5.1 Observations

While inspections are performed, observe the following:

a) safety practices

b) work habits

c) radiological control practices

d) work site orderliness and protection of open systems/components

3.4.5.2 Inspections

Attachments A through D list many examples of deficiencies for each general

inspection category. Appendix H is an example of an inspection checklist

which may be used. Typically, in-depth inspections include the following

techniques:

a) Bearing housings, motors, and pumps should be touched to check for

excessive heating or vibration.

b) Inspectors should be alert for abnormal sounds or unusual odors.

c) A flashlight should be used throughout the inspection.

d) Deficiencies should be conspicuously tagged and documented during the

inspection to provide accurate description and location information for

each problem. (see Section 3.5 of this Guideline, Facility Materiel

Deficiency Identification )

e) Deficiencies should be referenced to specific maintenance procedures or

requirements.