CRAD, Work Controls Assessment Plan

Management should have an established work control process in place with authorized, controlled and documented methods that provide a accurate status.

Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security

March 3, 2004
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Performance Objective:

Management should have an established work control process in place with authorized, controlled and documented methods that provide an accurate status of the work to be performed.

Criteria:

  • Work planning addresses applicable laws, codes and regulations.
  • Work planning includes operational configuration constraints; material, tool, and manpower requirements; inter-organizational coordination; operational history; special training; safety considerations; hazards protection requirements; post-maintenance testing; quality control requirements; and other considerations as necessary.
  • The work to be accomplished is defined by identifying the existing deficiency and condition; prescribing appropriate approvals; and including applicable controlled procedures, instructions and drawings.
  • Procedures and/or mechanisms are in place and utilized that ensure there is a process used to confirm that the operational or maintenance work force are in an adequate state of readiness prior to authorizing the performance of the work (maintenance or operations).  (DOE G 450.4-1B)
  • Procedures and/or mechanisms are in place and utilized that ensure there is a process used to gain authorization to conduct work (maintenance or operations).  ).  (DOE G 450.4-1B)
  • Procedures and/or mechanisms are in place and utilized that ensure safety requirements and hazard controls are integrated into work performance and that lessons learned are used appropriately for feedback and improvement to ensure that the work is performed safely.  ).  (DOE G 450.4-1B)