Identification, solving, and decision making techniques.

DOE-STD-1178-2004

Discuss the following concepts in radiation protection:

Monitoring of individuals and areas;

Entry control program;

Posting and labeling;

Records;

Radiation safety training;

Radioactive contamination control;

Design and control;

Sealed radioactive source control; and

Emergency exposure situations.

Describe the basic concepts of DOE O 5400.5, Radioactive Protection of the Public

and the Environment, and how it applies to the free release of radioactive materials

or property.

21.

A Technical Program Manager shall have a working level knowledge of problem

identification, solving, and decision making techniques.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Describe the following five problem analysis techniques below and provide an

example of their application to a recent problem or occurrence at your site:

Root Cause Analysis;

Causal Factor Analysis;

Change Analysis;

Barrier Analysis; and

Management Oversight and Risk Tree Analysis.

Describe and explain the application of the following root cause analysis processes

in the performance of occurrence investigations:

Events and causal factors charting;

Root cause coding; and

Recommendation generation.

Describe the elements of an effective issue management system and its importance

to safety.

Describe the following types of investigations and discuss an example of the

application of each:

Type A;

Type B; and

Type C.

Discuss the necessary considerations that must be addressed wh en developing a

corrective action.

Discuss the immediate, short-term, and long-term actions taken as the result of a

problem identification or an occurrence.

Given the data for an event, determine the root cause and develop corrective

actions. Compare the results with that of the originator. Discuss any differences.