Performance Objective:
Management should ensure that effective management and independent self-assessments are being conducted periodically by technically qualified personnel. [10 CFR 830.122, subpart A & DOE O 414.1A, Quality Assurance]
Criteria:
- Managers shall assess their management processes and be actively involved in the assessment process to ensure results contribute to improved performance of programs, systems, and work processes. DOE O 414.1A, Criterion 9 (a)
- An effective assessment and safety management program shall focus on achieving DOE/NNSA expectations through federal regulations and standards.
- DOE O 414.1A, Criterion 9 (a)
- An effective assessment supports management’s goal to protect people and the environment from harm. DOE O 414.1A, Criterion 9 (a)
- An organization’s assessments must provide continuous quality improvement as contributors to the improvement culture. DOE O 414.1A, Criterion 9 (b)
- Assessments must be planned and conducted to measure item and service quality, to measure the adequacy of work performance, and to promote improvement. DOE O 414.1A, Criterion 10 (a)
- An effective self-assessment program must have a clear document trail evidencing a culture of Lessons Learned. DOE O 414.1A, Criterion 10 (a)
- Independent assessments must have sufficient authority and freedom from the line to carry out responsibilities. DOE O 414.1A, Criterion 10 (b)
- Assessment results should be documented and presented to the organization and management for review. DOE O 414.1A, Criterion 9 (a)
- An effective self-assessment program must have a corrective action tracking system for status reporting and closure. DOE O 414.1A, Criterion 10 (b)
- Persons conducting independent assessments must be technically qualified and knowledgeable in the areas assessed. DOE O 414.1A, Criterion 10 (c)