Appendix E: Sample Operations Assessment Plan

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APPENDIX E

SAMPLE OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT PLAN

Interviews:

Interview operators performing work in the activity.

- Do they know why they are doing this job?

- Do they understand the hazards of the job?

- What training have they received and what is required?

- Are physical requirements taken into account?

- Do they know what to do if a mishap or emergency occurs?

Interview first-line supervisors.

- What is the guidance on safety of operations?

- What are the organization's priorities?

- What authority are they given to put safety first?

- Are they held accountable for the actions of their shift?

Interview management to assess intent of programmatic initiatives.

- Is management involved in the training program, policy promulgation, sched-

uling, personnel issues, and budgeting? Are goals for improvement used

effectively?

- Are roles and responsibilities clear?

- How does management determine if staffing and resources are adequate?

- Are people held accountable?

During every interview try to determine:

- How is safety of operations ensured?

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