Appendix E: Sample Operations Assessment Plan

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APPENDIX E

SAMPLE OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT PLAN

Document Reviews:

Review activity performance documents regarding operations.

- NPDES permits.

- Radiological Worker permits.

- Safety Work permits.

Review activity instructions to supervisors and operators.

- Can management use instructions to effectively communicate activity goals to

supervisors and operators?

Review activity policies and procedures regarding operations.

- Is the organizational structure clearly defined?

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

- Are responsibilities and authority clearly defined for all positions?

- Are personnel held accountable for their actions?

Review performance indicators (PIs).

- Are PIs used to improve the quality of operations?

- Are PIs tracked, evaluated, and changed to meet the needs of the activity?

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