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provided may not be all inclusive.

6.3.5 Document Review. Examples of documents that should be reviewed when assessing

activities in the control area include:

Program and operating procedures

Control area access lists

Alarm status log

Most document reviews necessary to assess control area activities can be conducted in

conjunction with observations. For example, while observing an operator in the control area,

review control area access lists and other operational postings. If necessary, reviews of program

procedures and other documents that are not routinely used during activity operations can be fit in

between scheduled interviews and observations.

6.4 Assessing Communications.

6.4.1 Discussion. Highly reliable communication provides accurate transmission of

information within an activity. Since accurate communication is essential for the safe and efficient

operation of facilities, guidance should be provided by activity management regarding the use of

all forms of audible communication. This includes oral (face-to-face), telephone, radio, public

address, and special (horns, sirens, and bells) communication equipment and methods used during

operations.

6.4.1.1 Approach. As discussed in Assessing Shift Routines and Operating Practices,

communication is an integral part of shift routines. This "combined" approach of assessing

communications with shift routines is presented in that section. Since it may be necessary to

assess communications separately, the following sections discuss how to assess this area of

conduct of operations only.