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External Operations Experience Update. Department of Energy Operating Experience Work Group December 16, 2013 Larry Stirling, Office of Analysis (HS-24). Building Air Quality Action Plan. EPA and NIOSH Develop an Indoor Air Quality Baseline/Profile Develop an Plan for Facility Operations
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External Operations Experience Update Department of Energy Operating Experience Work Group December 16, 2013 Larry Stirling, Office of Analysis (HS-24)
Building Air Quality Action Plan • EPA and NIOSH • Develop an Indoor Air Quality Baseline/Profile • Develop an Plan for Facility Operations • Manage processes with Potentially Significant Pollutant Sources • http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/98-123/pdfs/98-123.pdf
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards • Extensive listing of chemicals commonly found in the workplace • Chemical name, CAS Number, structure/formula; Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) number, Immediately dangerous to life or health concentrations (IDLHs), exposure limits • Appendices on potential carcinogens, regulated carcinogens, supplementary exposure limits, substance with no RELs, and respirator requirements • DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2005-149 • http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/
Preventing Deaths from Uncontrolled Release of … Hazardous Energy • NIOSH Alert, Publication No. 99-110 • De-energize all sources of hazardous energy • Block or dissipate stored energy • Lockout and tagout all forms of hazardous energy • Make sure that only one key exists for each of your assigned locks and that only you hold the key
Preventing Deaths from Uncontrolled Release of … Hazardous Energy • Verify by test or observation that all energy sources are de-energized • Inspect repair work before removing lock • Only you remove your assigned lock • Make sure you and co-workers are clear of danger points • Always participate in training programs • http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/99-110/pdfs/99-110.pdf
WILLFUL MISCONDUCT/RECORD FALSIFICATION AND NUCLEAR SAFETY CULTURE • NRC Information Notice 2013-15 • NRC discovered 7 recent willful misconduct incidents including record falsification • An effective safety culture is essential at all phases of design, construction and operation; and can help prevent willful misconduct • Ensuring expectations and consequences are clearly stated and understood.
WILLFUL MISCONDUCT/RECORD FALSIFICATION AND NUCLEAR SAFETY CULTURE • A violation may be considered more significant than underlying noncompliance if it includes indications of willfulness. • Key behaviors of a healthy safety culture need to be continually reinforces. • Includes accountability, admitting mistakes, questioning attitude and willingness to raise concerns; trust and respect; open communications • http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1314/ML13142A437.pdf
Contact Information: Larry Stirling Office of Analysis (HS-24) 202-586-2417 john.stirling@hq.doe.gov