Observation - std55050101

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activity policies and procedures to review when developing the assessment plan. Sections 5.4

and 5.8 provide a detailed explanation of assessment planning and the use of assessment

techniques.

6.12.3 Observation. Observations of Operations Turnover should be conducted during

walkthroughs and tours of the activity with operators, maintenance personnel, radiological control

technicians, and shift supervisors. If possible, personnel from each group or shift should be

observed during the assessment.

To observe the shift turnover process at an activity, the following methodology could be used:

Observe the shift turnover conducted between an on-coming and off-going operator. Pay

attention to the information passed verbally between the operators concerning activities

planned or in progress, status of activity systems and equipment, and any abnormal conditions

that exist in the activity. Review any narrative logs, round/ tour inspection sheets, and any

other documentation used in the turnover process.

Attend the shift crew briefing. Observe the process used and the information exchanged.

Compare the information disseminated at the briefing with the information that was passed

between the operators during their turnover.

Accompany the operator as he performs his duties. Look for any activities or operations in

progress that were not discussed or briefed at turnover. Also pay attention to the status of

equipment and systems to identify any differences between what was briefed and what you

observe.

At the end of the shift, observe the turnover process between this operator and the on-coming

operator.

Once the observation has been completed, compare what was observed to the requirements

contained in activity policies and procedures to identify any apparent deviations from

requirements. Pursue these leads using additional observations, interviews, and document