Performance Objective:

The purpose of this assessment is to verify that machine shop operators are provided a safe and healthful workplace which will reduce or prevent injuries, illnesses, and accidental losses.

Criteria:

  • A worker protection program shall be implemented that provides a place of employment free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm. (DOE O 440.1A Contractor Requirements Document (CRD))
  • Employees shall be encouraged to become involved in the identification and control of hazards in the workplace. (DOE O 440.1A CRD)
  • Workers shall have the right, without reprisal, to accompany DOE worker protection personnel during workplace inspections.  (DOE O44.1A CRD)
  • Workers shall have the right, without reprisal, to express concerns related to worker protection.  (DOE O44.1A CRD)
  • Workers shall have the right, without reprisal, to decline to perform an assigned task because of a reasonable belief that, under the circumstances, the task poses an imminent risk of death or serious bodily harm to that individual, coupled with a reasonable belief that there is insufficient time to seek effective redress through the normal hazard reporting procedures.  (DOE O44.1A CRD)
  • Workers shall have the right, without reprisal, to receive results of inspections and accident investigations upon request.  (DOE O44.1A CRD)
  • Existing and potential workplace hazards shall be identified and the risk of associated worker injury or illness shall be evaluated.  (DOE O44.1A CRD)
  • Workers, supervisors, and managers shall routinely evaluate workplaces and activities.  (DOE O44.1A CRD)
  • A hazard prevention/abatement process shall be implemented to insure that all hazards are managed through final abatement or control.  (DOE O44.1A CRD)
  • Workers, supervisors, managers, visitors, and worker protection professionals shall be provided with worker protection training.  (DOE O44.1A CRD)