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Ergonomic assessments of three Idaho National Engineering Laboratory cafeterias

Description: The Idaho National Engineering Laboratory is a Department of Energy facility that performs a variety of engineering and research projects. EG G Idaho is the prime contractor for the laboratory and, as such, performs the support functions in addition to technical, research, and development functions. As a part of the EG G Idaho Industrial Hygiene Initiative, ergonomic assessments were conducted at three Idaho National Engineering Laboratory Cafeterias. The purposes of the assessments were to det… more
Date: January 1, 1993
Creator: Ostrom, L. T.; Romero, H. A.; Gilbert, B. G. & Wilhelmsen, C. A.
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Evaluation of S-101 course Supervisors' Orientation to Occupational Safety in DOE'' taught in Idaho Falls, Idaho, January 19--22, 1993

Description: This report summarizes trainee evaluations for the Safety Training Section course, Supervisors' Orientation to Occupational Safety in DOE'', (S-101) which was conducted January 19--22, 1993 at Idaho National Engineering Laboratory, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of this report summarize the quantitative course evaluations that trainees provided upon completion of the course. Section 2.0 covers examination results, and Section 3.0 presents recommendations for course improvement. App… more
Date: March 1, 1993
Creator: Wright, T. S.
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Evaluation of S-101 course Supervisors' Orientation to Occupational Safety in DOE'' taught in Amarillo, Texas, November 17--20, 1992

Description: This summarizes trainee evaluations for the Safety Training Section course, Supervisors' Orientation to Occupational Safety in DOE'', (S-101) which was conducted November 17--20, 1992 at the Pantex Plant, in Amarillo, Texas. Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of this report summarize the quantitative course evaluations that trainees provided upon completion of the course. Section 1.3 provides written comments provided by the attendee, and Section 1.4 provides the examination results. Appendix A provides a tr… more
Date: March 1, 1993
Creator: Wright, T. S.
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Hanford Site organic waste tanks: History, waste properties, and scientific issues

Description: Eight Hanford single-shell waste tanks are included on a safety watch list because they are thought to contain significant concentrations of various organic chemical. Potential dangers associated with the waste in these tanks include exothermic reaction, combustion, and release of hazardous vapors. In all eight tanks the measured waste temperatures are in the range 16 to 46[degree]C, far below the 250 to 380[degree]C temperatures necessary for onset of rapid exothermic reactions and initiation … more
Date: January 1, 1993
Creator: Strachan, D. M.; Schulz, W. W. & Reynolds, D. A.
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Evaluation of S-101 course Supervisors' Orientation to Occupational Safety in DOE'' taught in Las Vegas, Nevada, October 26--29, 1992

Description: This report summarizes trainee evaluations for the Safety Training Section course, Supervisors' Orientation to Occupational Safety in DOE'', (S-101) which was conducted October 26--29, 1992 at EG G Measurement, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of this report summarize the quantitative course evaluations that trainees provided upon completion of the course. Sections 2.0 and 3.0 provide examination results, and recommendations for improvement. Appendix A provides a transcript of the tra… more
Date: March 1, 1993
Creator: Wright, T. S.
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An effective, non-threatening approach to evaluating safety program performance

Description: The US Department of Energy has initiated a program to ensure a continual improvement in industrial safety at its facilities throughout the United States. To accomplish this, the Department of Energy is performing self-assessments of its safety programs. These assessments are effective at identifying program weaknesses without assigning fault to individuals. Line managers view this process as supportive because it has helped identify program deficiencies that are preventing them from accomplish… more
Date: April 1, 1993
Creator: Wright, R.E.; Walters, D.S. (Pacific Northwest Lab., Richland, WA (United States)) & Hillman, B.M. (USDOE, Washington, DC (United States))
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Evaluation of S-101 course Supervisors' Orientation to Occupational Safety in DOE'' taught in Upton, New York, November 17--20, 1992

Description: This report summarizes trainee evaluations for the Safety Training Section course, Supervisors' Orientation to Occupational Safety in DOE,'' (S-101) which was conducted November 17--20, 1992 at Brookhaven National Laboratory, in Upton, New York. Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of this report summarize the quantitative course evaluations that trainees provided upon completion of the course. Section 2.0 presents examination results. Section 3.0 presents recommendations for course improvement. Appendix A pro… more
Date: March 1, 1993
Creator: Angyus, J.M.
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Evaluation of P-101 course Orientation to Occupational Safety Compliance in DOE'' taught in Richland, Washington, June 16--June 26, 1992

Description: This report summarizes trainee evaluations for the Safety Training Section course, Orientation to Occupational Safety in DOE'', (P-101) which was conducted June 16 to 26, 1992 at Hanford, in Richland, Washington. Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of this report summarize the quantitative course evaluations that trainees provided upon completion of the course. Appendix A provides a transcript of the trainees' written comments.
Date: March 1, 1993
Creator: Colley, D.L.
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Evaluation of S-101 course Supervisors' Orientation to Occupational Safety in DOE'' taught in Argonne, Illinois, August 18--21, 1992

Description: This report summarizes trainee evaluations for the Safety Training Section course, Supervisors' Orientation to Occupational Safety in DOE'', (S-101) which was conducted August 18--21 at Argonne National Laboratory, in Argonne, Illinois. Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of this report summarize the quantitative course evaluations that trainees provided upon completion of the course. Section 1.3 provides written comments, and section 1.4 provides the attendees examination results. Appendix A provides a trans… more
Date: March 1, 1993
Creator: Wright, T. S.
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Who's protecting you from hazardous substances

Description: Employee accidents, life endangering spills of harmful chemicals, toxic materials leaching into drinking water, polluted air, crippling side effects of wonder metals and products, and human and animal deaths made it apparent that in order to protect and preserve the community and the environment, the community needed to be aware/knowledgeable of chemical uses and related possible dangers, i.e., it was time to establish rules and regulations for the use and disposal of hazardous substances and c… more
Date: January 1, 1993
Creator: Perry, D.S.
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Integrating environment, safety and health training at a national laboratory

Description: In a multi-purpose research laboratory, innovation and creativity are required to satisfy the training requirements for hazards to people and the environment. A climate that encourages excellence in research and enhances hazard minimization skills is created by combining technical expertise with instructional design talent.
Date: January 1, 1993
Creator: Larson, D.R.
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Radiological Control Manual

Description: This manual has been prepared by Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory to provide guidance for site-specific additions, supplements, and clarifications to the DOE Radiological Control Manual. The guidance provided in this manual is based on the requirements given in Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 835, Radiation Protection for Occupational Workers, DOE Order 5480.11, Radiation Protection for Occupational Workers, and the DOE Radiological Control Manual. The topics covered are (1) excellence in… more
Date: April 1, 1993
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UV Disinfection Pilot Plant Study at the Savannah River Site

Description: An ultraviolet light disinfection system pilot plant was operated at the Savannah River Site Central Shops sanitary wastewater treatment package plant July 14, 1992 through August 13, 1992. The purpose was to determine the effectiveness of ultraviolet light disinfection on the effluent from the small package-type wastewater treatment plants currently used on-site. This pilot plant consisted of a rack of UV lights suspended in a stainless steel channel through which a sidestream of effluent from… more
Date: January 1, 1993
Creator: Huffines, R. L. & Beavers, B. A.
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Bioassay criteria for environmental restoration workers

Description: Environmental restoration (ER) work at the U. S. Department of Energy Hanford Site posed questions concerning when to perform bioassay monitoring of workers for potential intakes of radioactivity. Application of criteria originally developed for use inside radionuclide processing facilities to ER work resulted in overly restrictive bioassay requirements. ER work typically involves site characterization or, excavating large quantities of potentially contaminated soil, rather than working with co… more
Date: January 1, 1993
Creator: Carbaugh, E.H. & Bihl, D.E.
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Environmental Implementation Plan

Description: The purpose of the Environmental Implementation Plan (EIP) is to show the current and future (five years) environmental plans from individual site organizations and divisions, as well as site environmental programs and initiatives which are designed to protect the environment and meet or exceed changing environmental/regulatory requirements. Communicating with site organizations, departments, and committees is essential in making the site's environmental-planning process work. The EIP gives the… more
Date: March 15, 1993
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WAG 2 remedial investigation and site investigation site-specific work plan/health and safety checklist for the soil and sediment task. Environmental Restoration Program

Description: This document is a site-specific work plan/health and safety checklist (WP/HSC) for a task of the Waste Area Grouping 2 Remedial Investigation and Site Investigation (WAG 2 RI&SI). Title 29 CFR Part 1910.120 requires that a health and safety program plan that includes site- and task-specific information be completed to ensure conformance with health- and safety-related requirements. To meet this requirement, the health and safety program plan for each WAG 2 RI&SI field task must include (1) the… more
Date: December 1, 1993
Creator: Holt, V. L. & Burgoa, B. B.
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Internal dosimetry performing dose assessments via bioassay measurements

Description: The Internal Dosimetry Department at the Y-12 Plant maintains a state-of-the-art bioassay program managed under the guidance and regulations of the Department of Energy. The two major bioassay techniques currently used at Y-12 are the in vitro (urinalysis) and in vivo (lung counting) programs. Fecal analysis (as part of the in vitro program) is another alternative; however, since both urine and fecal analysis provide essentially the same capabilities for detecting exposures to uranium, the urin… more
Date: May 11, 1993
Creator: Bailey, K. M.
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Sampling the contents of High-Level Waste tanks

Description: Samples were recently retrieved from a HLW storage tank at the DOE Savannah River Site using simple tools developed for this task. The tools are inexpensive and manually operated, require brief tank open times, and minimize radiation doses.
Date: December 31, 1993
Creator: Gray, P. L.; Skidmore, V. L.; Bragg, T. K. & Kerrigan, T.
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Material instability hazards in mine-processing operations

Description: Many accidents occur in the mining industry as a result of the instability of material during handling and processing operation. Accidents due to dump point instability at stockpiles, and at spoil or waste piles, for example, occur with alarming frequency. Miners must be trained to be better aware of these hazards. Information on safe working procedures at stockpiles and surge piles is provided. Mine operators must review their training and operating procedures regularly to ensure that hazardou… more
Date: October 1, 1993
Creator: Fredland, J. W.; Wu, K. K. & Kirkwood, D. W.
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Health and Safety Plan for Waste Area Grouping 6 at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Environmental Restoration Program

Description: The Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc. (Energy Systems), policy is to provide a safe and healthful workplace for all employees and subcontractors. The accomplishment of this policy requires that operations at Waste Area Grouping (WAG) 6 at the Department of Energy (DOE) Oak Ridge National Laboratory are guided by an overall plan and consistent proactive approach to safety and health (S&H) issues. The plan is written to utilize past experience and best management practices to minimize hazards … more
Date: December 1, 1993
Creator: Van Hoesen, S. D.; Clark, C. Jr.; Burman, S. N.; Manis, L. W. & Barre, W. L.
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The SWAMI inspection robot: Fernald site requirements

Description: The purpose of this document is to introduce and describe the Stored Waste Autonomous Mobile Inspector (SWAMI) robot project and to identify issues that will need to be addressed prior to its field demonstration at Fernald in mid-1995. SWAMI is a mobile robotic vehicle that will perform mandated weekly inspections of waste containers. Fernald has a large inventory of these containers and a need to protect workers from radiation hazards while enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the ins… more
Date: September 28, 1993
Creator: Hazen, F. B.
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Technical basis for external dosimetry at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP)

Description: The WIPP External Dosimetry Program, administered by Westinghouse Electric Corporation, Waste Isolation Division, for the US Department of Energy (DOE), provides external dosimetry support services for operations at the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) Site. These operations include the receipt, experimentation with, storage, and disposal of transuranic (TRU) wastes. This document describes the technical basis for the WIPP External Radiation Dosimetry Program. The purposes of this document ar… more
Date: December 31, 1993
Creator: Bradley, E. W.; Wu, C. F. & Goff, T. E.
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Annual summary report of the Decontamination and Decommissioning Surveillance and Maintenance Program at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for period ending September 30, 1993. Environmental Restoration Program

Description: The Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) Decontamination and Decommissioning (D&D) Program has continued to provide surveillance and maintenance (S&M) support for 34 surplus facilities. The objectives are to (1) ensure adequate containment of residual radioactive materials remaining in the facilities, (2) provide safety and security controls to minimize the potential hazards to on-site personnel and the general public, and (3) manage the facilities in the most cost-effective manner while awaiti… more
Date: November 1, 1993
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Evaluation of MG-101 course ``Machine guarding`` taught in Stanford, California, November 10--12, 1992

Description: This report summarizes trainee evaluations for the Safety Training Section course, ``Machine Guarding,`` (MG-101) which was conducted November 10--12, 1992 at Stanford Linear Accelerator, in Stanford, California. This report summarizes the quantitative course evaluations that trainees provided upon completion of the course, including presents examination results, and recommendations for course improvement. Numeric course ratings were generally positive and show that the course material and inst… more
Date: March 1993
Creator: Wright, T. S.
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