Duties and Responsibilities

DOE-STD-1160-2003

Equivalency derived from professional certification and/or state registration.

CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY

REQUIREMENTS

Occupational safety personnel shall participate in continuing education and training as

necessary to improve their performance and proficiency and ensure that they stay up-to-date on

changing technology and new requirements. Specific care shall be taken to ensure that all

training be approved by the appropriate professional organization to control the quality and

relevance of the training. This may include professional qualified courses (e.g., American

Society of Safety Engineers, American Industrial Hygiene Association or the Voluntary

Protection Program Participants Association), professional development conferences,

workshops, and/or training provided by the following:

DOE

Other government agencies

Outside vendors

Educational institutions

Professional societies/organizations (e.g., American Society of Safety Engineers, American

Industrial Hygiene Association or the Voluntary Protection Program Participants

Association).

A description of suggested learning proficiency activities and requirements for the continuing

education and training program for occupational safety personnel is included in the Continuing

Training and Proficiency Requirements section (Appendix).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the typical duties, authorities, and responsibilities expected of DOE defense

nuclear facility technical personnel assigned to the occupational safety functional area:

Serve as a technical authority in occupational and industrial safety for both DOE and

contractors concerning safety issues.

Review occupational safety analyses, assessments, and other occupational safety

documentation for compliance with applicable requirements.

Evaluate the adequacy of, and make any necessary recommendations regarding, facilities

and equipment using established standards, and determine compliance to prevent failure or

injury.

Review proposed and existing program documents for scope, content, and adequacy; and

recommend improvements in occupational and industrial safety practices and procedures.

Develop solutions to problems involving substantial modification of existing standards and

practices, methods, and techniques, utilizing in-depth knowledge of physical phenomena,

engineering, and scientific concepts related to occupational safety.

Conduct occupational safety evaluations, inspections, and assessments of safety

programs, operations, and facilities to ensure compliance with local, state, and Federal

rules, regulations, and standards.