Assessment techniques applicable to occupational safety, reporting results

DOE-STD-1160-2003

Identify and discuss application of criteria in the Environment, Safety and Health

Management Plan for occupational safety.

Identify methods to evaluate and develop health and safety programs and plans,

including the Voluntary Protection Program and Integrated Safety Management.

12. Occupational safety personnel shall demonstrate a working-level knowledge of

assessment techniques applicable to occupational safety, reporting results,

abatement of hazard, and following up on actions taken as the result of

assessments.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Describe roles and responsibility of occupational safety personnel with respect to

oversight of Government-Owned Contractor-Operated facilities.

b. Describe methods for, and the role and performance of, fact-finding interviews during

an occurrence investigation.

c. Explain essential elements of a performance-based assessment including the areas of

investigation, fact-finding and reporting, including a follow-up closure of assessment.

d. Describe the necessary content and format of an assessment report addressing

occupational safety.

13. Occupational safety personnel shall demonstrate a working-level knowledge of fire

hazards and the principles and methods of fire prevention and protection.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Discuss fire chemistry (i.e., four required elements) and role of this chemistry in fire

prevention and protection efforts.

b. Describe workplace and facility inspection procedures necessary to identify fire hazards

and assess the status of compliance with applicable regulations.

c. Describe fire protection considerations that must be addressed in the review of

proposed or existing processes and operations, and identify appropriate control

measures.

d. Discuss need to develop, maintain, and implement work procedures that focus on the

prevention of fires and explosions, such as hot-work permits, fire watches, and proper

handling and storage of flammable materials.

e. Discuss and assess applicability of fire detection system requirements.

Discuss and assess applicability of portable and fixed-fire suppression equipment

requirements.

g. Discuss and assess application of requirements related to basic design principles in the

National Fire Protection Association 101, Life Safety Code, including emergency

egress, evacuation, and other related program elements.

h. Discuss role and purpose of fire protection design considerations including fireproof and

fire-resistant structures, firewalls, and fire curtains.