Shift Routines and Operating Practices

DOE-EM-STD-5505-96

APPENDIX G

SAMPLE OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT REPORT

SHIFT ROUTINES AND OPERATING PRACTICES

REFERENCES:

1. DOE 5480.19, Chapter II

2. Company Control Manual 4-41

3. CM-4-3, Industrial Safety Manual, Volume 1, Section E-2

4. IP-0842, Vol II, Section 4.2.1

5. SD-WM-HSP-002, Activity Health and Safety Plan

FINDING:

The Computer Automated Surveillance System (CASS) operator did not inform the Shift

Manager of all alarms received. (References: 1, 4) [Concern: 2]

DISCUSSION: In the CASS, no action can be taken to correct the alarm; all information

must be passed on the appropriate shift supervisor.

FINDING:

Two persons working in a construction area where elevated work activities were occurring were

not wearing hard hats. (References: 1, 5)

DISCUSSION: Correction was provided on the spot by tank farm personnel.

FINDING:

Individuals reported to work in shorts and/or tank tops. (References: 1, 4)

DISCUSSION: Since the average high temperature during the assessment period was

approximately 100 degrees, this requirement was not realistic unless there was an underlying

safety issue. No person interviewed could specify a safety issue behind this requirement.

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