Document Review - std55050122

DOE-EM-STD-5505-96

6.16.5 Document Review. A list of documents that can be reviewed when assessing

operations procedures includes:

The procedure writer's guide

The change and revision procedure

The review and approval procedure

The procedure (or document) control procedure

Individual procedures

The index of procedures

The procedure that addresses the activity's policy on the use of operations procedures.

Procedure history files

Procedure for ensuring safety-related procedures and procedural steps are reviewed by

personnel who are knowledgeable of authorization basis (as appropriate)

The first four documents listed above may be found in many forms and combinations. These

documents are frequently combined into one policy or procedure.

Document review is usually most beneficial when conducted prior to starting an observation. This

review should focus on gaining familiarity with the procedure system as a whole. Specifically,

areas such as document use and control requirements, the change and revision process, and

format requirements should be reviewed. The background knowledge gained from this review is

useful when evaluating other activities related to procedures. Some common problem areas

related to format that can lead to operator errors are listed below:

Caution and warning statements that follow the steps to which they apply (Does the operator

follow a particular statement before conducting the next step in the procedure?)

Reference or required use of other procedures within the procedure being observed. (Does

the operator use the procedure as required?)

Very restrictive steps or requirements in the procedure

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