Assessments - std30260013

DOE-STD-3026-99

HEPA filters which have failed applicable tests shall be clearly identified as non-conforming items

and stored separately from filters which have been tested and found acceptable, or from filters

which are awaiting testing. Disposition of non-conforming filters shall be completed according to

provisions of the QPP.

ASSESSMENTS

FTF management staff shall conduct periodic self-assessments of filter testing activities. QA

specialists not normally associated with day-to-day filter test activities shall perform periodic

assessments of the FTF test program and provide results to FTF management and to the DOE.

DOE, or a DOE-appointed representative, may perform assessments of FTF activities at DOE's

discretion. Assessors shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the assessments.

Records of all assessment or inspection activities, including identification and correction of non-

conformance issues, shall be retained on site according to local records retention requirements.

TRAINING

Personnel qualifications shall be established and all FTF personnel shall be adequately trained to

perform assigned tasks. A formal training program for various levels of FTF personnel shall be

established. The training program(s) shall be described in site procedures, and records shall be

maintained to indicate satisfactory trainee performance. FTF personnel shall not be allowed to test

filters for penetration and resistance without supervision until they have completed their

designated training. Records of training participation and performance shall be prepared and

properly maintained. Levels and intensity of training shall be equivalent to that received by Non-

Destructive Test (NDT) personnel.