DOE 2000. - Waste Isolation Pilot Plant - U.S. Department of Energy

WIPP RH PSAR DOE/WIPP-03-3174 CHAPTER 8
8.4 Operational Safety
8.4.1 Introduction
The MOC ensures that all operations are conducted according to DOE Order 5480.19, Conduct of
Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities. 1 The PSAR considers the term "operations" as reflecting
those daily activities, resources, management, and communication required to support the WIPP in
meeting goals and objectives for the intended facility purpose.
Operation of the facility will be according to approved operating procedures, TSRs, and good operating
practices. Supervisors are responsible for reporting to the Facility Shift Manager (FSM) any conditions
that may affect the operation or operability of the facility. Supervisors must obtain approval for the
operation and/or maintenance of the plant equipment and system through the Plan-of-the-Day (POD).
Pre-job briefings will be conducted regularly by supervisors before the evolution for new or complex
activities, to ensure that they are completed safely, correctly, and efficiently.
8.4.2 Requirements
The MOC’s Conduct of Operations is directed by DOE Order 5480.19, 1 and is implemented by
WP 04-CO, Conduct of Operations. 2
8.4.3 Conduct of Operations
8.4.3.1 Controlled Access Area Activities
Entry to controlled access areas will be limited to persons who need to be in the area on required
business. This access will be granted by the control area operator. Additionally, Facility Operations
management and designated Operations Assistance Team (OAT) personnel are granted unrestricted
access to the Central Monitoring Room (CMR).
Only persons specifically authorized by administrative procedures may operate controlled area
equipment.
8.4.3.2 Communications within the Facility
Timely communication within the facility is enabled by the: public address (PA) system which includes
the Site Notification System, radios, beepers, mine pagers and phones, and touch-tone telephones. When
making site-wide announcements, the Central Monitoring Room Operator (CMRO) will use the PA
system (including the Site Notification System [SNS]), and the mine phone.
Personnel notification is accomplished by flashing lights, vibrating personnel pagers, or by persons
dedicated to notifying personnel working in areas where the PA system cannot be heard. Emergency
communication PA systems will be periodically tested to ensure functionality.
8.4-1 January 22, 2003