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Temporary Emergency Exposure Limits for Chemicals: Method and Practice

This document describes why TEELs are needed, their role in emergency planning in DOE, the history of their development, and the methods by which they are developed. TEEL values are developed by a team of chemists/toxicologists established by DOE Headquarters. This is the second publication of the DOE Handbook describing TEELs.

Training Program Handbook: A Systematic Approach to Training
Reaffirmed June 2014 | Supersedes DOE-STD-0102T, TAP-2

This Department of Energy (DOE) Handbook, DOE-HDBK-1 078-94, Training Program Handbook: A Systematic Approach to Training, describes a systematic method for establishing and maintaining training programs.

Electrical Safety
Superseding DOE-HDBK-1092-2004 (December 2004)

Generally, the guidance contained in this Department of Energy (DOE) Handbook for Electrical Safety, DOE-HDBK-1092-2013, for implementing electrical safety at DOE facilities is based on well-developed industrial practices, mandatory rules, or nationally-recognized consensus codes or standards. The guidelines are written to be flexible, so that they encompass the range from large, permanent DOE test or production facilities to small research or testing facilities. These guidelines form a compendium of good practices and describe key elements of programs that support electrical safety at DOE facilities.

Process Safety Management for Highly Hazardous Chemicals
Superseding DOE-HDBK-1101-96 (February 1996)

This handbook provides information necessary to determine if a chemical process is covered by the PSM Rule and provides an interpretation of the 14 elements of the PSM Rule. An overview of these elements is given in Table 1.1. This handbook also describes DOE programs that may, with or without modification, satisfy the requirements of this Rule. Questions and answers, based on OSHA's responses to questions from industry and labor, are provided at the end of most sections.

ALARA Training for Technical Support Personnel

This Handbook describes a recommended implementation process for training as outlined in the DOE Radiological Control Standard (RadCon Standard). The Handbook is to assist those individuals within Department of Energy (DOE), Managing and Operating (M&O) contractors, and Managing and Integrating (M&I) contractors, identified as having responsibility for implementing the training recommended by the RadCon Standard.

Radiological Control Technician Training
Change Notice No. 1 2009 | Change Notice No. 2 2011

This Handbook describes an implementation process for core training as recommended in chapter 14 to Implementation Guide G441.1-1C , Radiation Protection Programs for Use with Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 835, Occupational Radiation Protection, and as outlined in the DOE standard, Radiological Control (RCS). The Handbook is meant to assist those individuals within the Department of Energy, Managing and Operating contractors, and Managing and Integrating contractors identified as having responsibility for implementing core training recommended by the RCS

General Employee Radiological Training
Change Notice 1 (June 2009) | Reaffirmed 2013

This handbook describes the DOE General Employee Radiological Training program. It includes standards and policies as well as recommendations for material development and program administration. It is intended for use by DOE contractors for the development of facility-specific general employee radiological training.

Chemical Management

This non-mandatory Handbook is designed to assist Department of Energy (DOE) and contractor managers in assessing chemical hazard management and is approved for use by all DOE Components and their contractors. Examples of best practices needed to institute high-quality chemical management within the context of a site's Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) are provided.

Radiological Safety Training for Plutonium Facilities

This Handbook describes an implementation process for training as recommended in Implementation Guide G 441.1-1C, CH1, May 2008 and as outlined in DOE-STD-1098-2008, CN1, May 2009, Radiation Protection Programs Guide, DOE Radiological Control (the Radiological Control Standard – RCS).

DOE Handbook Nuclear Air Cleaning Handbook

This revision updates the information provided in ERDA 76-21 and incorporates current thinking as provided by manufacturers, subject matter experts from the DOE complex and members of the ASME Committee on Nuclear Air and Gas Treatment (ASME AG-1 Committee). Chapters have been added on History, Fire Protection, and Occupational Safety and Health.

Access Handbook - Conducting Health Studies at Department of Energy

The purpose of this handbook is to outline procedures that facilitate access to information needed for outside researchers conducting public health activities at Department of Energy (DOE) sites. The handbook is intended for use by these researchers conducting studies.

Conduct of Operations Assessment Field Handbook

This handbook is designed to assist in performing routine Conduct of Operations field observations (which include walkthroughs and tours), as well as provide basic guidance in preparing for a more formal assessment.

Environmental Radiological Effluent Monitoring and Environmental Surveillance

The Department of Energy’s (DOE) radiation protection of the public and the environment is contained within DOE Order (O) 458.1, Radiation Protection of the Public and the Environment. This Handbook describes elements that may be used to implement the radiological effluent monitoring and environmental surveillance requirements in DOE O 458.1.

Classified Matter Protection and Control Handbook

This handbook is not intended to replace DOE Order 471.6, Information Security, other departmental rules, plans or processes or national directives. This handbook describes one way to fulfill requirements for Classified Matter Protection and Control (CMPC) within DOE.

Team Leader’s Good Practices For Readiness Reviews
Superseding DOE-HDBK-3012-2003

This Handbook provides instructions, explanations and examples for the performance of all phases of a Readiness Review (RR) to verify readiness to start or restart nuclear facilities, operations, and activities.

Supplementary Guidance and Design Experience for the Fusion Safety Standards DOE-STD-6002-96 and DOE-STD-6003-96

The first of these standards identifies requirements that subscribers to that standard must meet to achieve safety in fusion facilities. The second standard contains guidance to assist in meeting the requirements identified in the first.

Hazard Analysis Reports for Nuclear Explosive Operations
Superseding DOE-NA-STD-3016-2006

The purpose of this Technical Standard is to define requirements and guidance for preparing HARs for NEOs in accordance with 10 C.F.R. Part 830.

Natural Phenomena Hazards Analysis and Design Criteria for Department of Energy Facilities

Department of Energy (DOE) Standard (STD) 1020-2016 has three purposes: Provide criteria and guidance for meeting the natural phenomena hazard (NPH) requirements of DOE Order (O) 420.1C, Chg. 1, Facility Safety; Ensure that structures, systems, and components (SSCs) in DOE facilities will perform assigned safety functions during and after design basis NPH events; and Provide requirements and guidance in the use of industry building codes and voluntary consensus standards in meeting NPH requirements.

NNSA Package Certification Engineer Functional Area Qualification Standard

The NNSA Package Certification Engineer Functional Area Qualification Standard (FAQS)establishes common functional area competency requirements for all NNSA Package Certification Engineers who provide assistance, direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of NNSA packaging and transportation activities.

Guide to Good Practices for Lockouts and Tagouts
Supersedes DOE-STD-1030-92

This Guide to Good Practices is written to enhance understanding of, and provide direction for, Lockouts and Tagouts, Chapter IX of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities

Guide to Good Practices for Operations Organization and Administration
Change Notice 1 (December 1998) | Reaffirmed 2001

This Guide to Good Practices is written to enhance understanding of, and provide direction for, Operations Organization and Administration, Chapter I of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities.

Guide to Good Practices for Timely Orders to Operators

Change Notice No. 1 (December 1998) | Reaffirmed (2001)

This Guide to Good Practices is written to enhance understanding of, and provide direction for, Timely Orders to Operators, Chapter XV of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities.

Guide to Good Practices for Independent Verification
Change Notice No. 1 (December 1998) | Reaffirmed 2001

The purpose of this Guide to Good Practices is to provide Department of Energy (DOE) contractors with information that can be used to validate and/or modify existing programs relative to Conduct of Operations.

Guide to Good Practices for Operations Turnover
Change Notice No. 1 (December 1998) | Reaffirmed 2001

This Guide to Good Practices is written to enhance understanding of, and provide directionn for, Operations Turnover, Chapter XII of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities.

Guide to Good Practices for Control of On-Shift Training
Change Notice No. 1 (December 1998) | Reaffirmed 2001

This Guide to Good Practices is written to enhance understanding of, and provide direction for, Control of On-Shift Training, Chapter V of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities. "Control of On-Shift Training" is an element of an effective Conduct of Operations program.

Guide to Good Practices for Control Area Activities
Change Notice No. 1 (December 1998) | Reaffirmed 2001

This Guide to Good Practices is written to enhance understanding of, and provide direction for, “Control Area Activities,” Chapter III of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities.“Control Area Activities” is an element of an effective Conduct of Operations program.

Guide to Good Practices for Equipment and Piping Labeling
Change Notice No. 1 (December 1998) | Reaffirmed 2001

This Guide to Good Practices is written to enhance understanding of, and provide direction for, “Equipment and Piping Labeling,” Chapter XVIII of Department of Energy (DOE) Order 5480.19, Conduct of Operations Requirements for DOE Facilities.

Safety Functions and Other Features of Remotely Operated Weapon Systems

This standard summarizes safety functions and other features of Remotely Operated Weapon Systems (ROWS) requested most frequently by users and safety personnel at sites of the U.S. Department of Energy (including the National Nuclear Security Administration). These design features are intended to improve the safety, reliability, and ease of use of these systems; they may also improve the performance of these systems.

Fire Protection

The purpose of this Standard is to facilitate implementation of Department of Energy (DOE) Order (O), 420.1C, Facility Safety, by providing criteria and guidance for a standard and acceptable approach to meet the DOE O 420.1C requirements for fire protection programs (FPPs). This Standard addresses special or unique fire protection issues at DOE facilities that are not comprehensively or adequately addressed in national consensus standards or other design criteria.

Configuration Management

This Standard provides the criteria and objectives for developing a configuration management (CM) process for design, construction, operation, and post-operation of a DOE facility or activity. It also includes examples and methods for achieving those criteria and objectives. The criteria and objectives presented in this Standard are based on industry practice and CM experience at DOE facilities.

Hoisting and Rigging (Formerly Hoisting and Rigging Manual)
Superseding DOE-STD-1090-2007 (August 2007)

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Hoisting and Rigging Standard is intended to be used by supervisors, line managers, safety personnel, equipment operators, riggers and other personnel responsible for the safety of hoisting and rigging operations at DOE sites. It may be used as either contract document or as a best practices guide at the site’s or program office’s discretion.

Radiological Control
Change Notice 1 May 2009

The Department of Energy (DOE) has developed this Standard to assist line managers in meeting their responsibilities for
implementing occupational radiological control programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Key Radiation Protection Positions at DOE Facilities
Change Notice No. 1 (November 2007)

This document provides detailed qualification criteria for contractor key radiation protection personnel. Although federal key radiation protection positions are also identified in Table 1, qualification standards for federal positions are provided in DOE O 360.1B, October 2001 and the DOE Technical Qualifications Program.

Laboratory Accreditation Program for Radiobioassay

This technical standard describes the U.S. Department of Energy Laboratory Accreditation Program (DOELAP) for Radiobioassay, for use by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and DOE Contractor radiobioassay programs.

Internal Dosimetry
CHANGE NOTICE 1 OCTOBER 2013

This standard lays out the essential elements of an internal dosimetry program. Information on bioassay, minimum detectable activity, whole body counting, biokinetic models, internal dosimetry calculations and computer codes are presented.

Good Practices for Occupational Radiological Protection in Plutonium Facilities

This Technical Standard (TS) does not contain any new requirements. Its purpose is to provide information on good practices, update existing reference material, and discuss practical lessons learned relevant to the safe handling of plutonium. U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) health physicists may adapt the recommendations from this TS to similar situations throughout the DOE complex.

Guide of Good Practices for Occupational Radiological Protection in Uranium Facilities

This Technical Standard (TS) provides operational guidance, practical lessons learned and experience gained, guides to good practice, and reference information on the safe handling of uranium.

Industrial Hygiene Functional Area Qualification Standard

The Industrial Hygiene FAQS establishes common functional area competency requirements for all DOE industrial hygiene personnel who provide assistance, direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities.

Safety and Health Program for DOE Construction Projects
Superseding DOE-STD-1149-2002

This Standard provides a framework for a construction safety program for use on DOE construction projects that will comply with the requirements of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, part 851 (10 CFR 851); DOE Order (O)440.1B, Worker Protection Program for DOE (Including the National Nuclear Security Administration) Federal Employees, and would be consistent with its accompanying Guide (G), DOE G 440.1‐1B, Worker Safety and Health Program for DOE (Including the National Nuclear Security Administration) Federal and Contractor Employees, and DOE Policy (P) 450.4A, Integrated Safety Management Policy.

Quality Assurance Functional Area Qualification Standard

The Quality Assurance (QA) Functional Area Qualification Standard (FAQS) establishes common functional area competency requirements for all DOE QA personnel who provide assistance,

A Graded Approach for Evaluating Radiation Doses to Aquatic and Terrestrial Biota

This technical standard provides methods, models, and guidance within a graded approach that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and its contractors may use to evaluate doses of ionizing radiation to populations of aquatic animals, terrestrial plants, and terrestrial animals from DOE activities for the purpose of demonstrating protection relative to Dose Rate Guidelines.

Environmental Compliance Functional Area Qualification Standard

The Environmental Compliance FAQS establishes common functional area competency requirements for all DOE environmental compliance personnel who provide assistance, or direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities. The technical FAQS has been developed as a tool to assist DOE program and field offices in the development and implementation of the TQP in their organization.

Self-Assessment Standard for DOE Contractor Criticality Safety Programs

This document encompasses all elements of the Contractor Criticality Safety Program at DOE facilities. The effectiveness of the criticality safety program is dependent upon management implementing its roles and responsibilities to integrate criticality safety into work practices. This doc is an assessment tool.

Occupational Safety Functional Area Qualification Standard

The Occupational Safety technical functional area qualification standard (FAQS) establishes common functional area competency requirements for all DOE occupational safety personnel who provide assistance, or direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities.

Instrumentation and Control Functional Area Qualification Standard

The primary purpose of the Technical Qualification Program (TQP) is to ensure employees have the requisite technical competency to support the mission of the Department. The TQP forms the basis for the development and assignment of DOE personnel responsible for ensuring the safe operation of defense nuclear facilities.

Aviation Manager Functional Area Qualification Standard
Change Notice No. 1 (December 2009)

The Aviation Manager FAQS establishes common functional area competency requirements for all DOE Aviation Manager personnel who provide assistance, direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities.

Respiratory Acceptance Program for Supplied-Air Suits

The supplied-air suits that protect DOE contractor and federal employees from exposure to harmful atmospheres and radioactive contaminants are not included in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certification process for respiratory protective devices. Therefore, with the awareness and acknowledgement of NIOSH and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Department established a system for acceptance testing of supplied-air suits.

Electrical Systems and Safety Oversight Functional Area Qualification Standard

The Electrical Systems and Safety Oversight FAQS establishes general and specific functional area competency requirements for all DOE Electrical Systems and Safety Oversight personnel who provide assistance, direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities and, when appropriate, to other DOE facilities.

Safety Software Quality Assurance Functional Area Qualification Standard

This SSQA FAQS identifies the minimum technical competency requirements for DOE personnel who have a responsibility for safety software. Although there may be other competency requirements associated with the positions held by DOE personnel, this technical FAQS is limited to identifying the specific technical competencies required throughout all defense nuclear facilities.

Radiation Protection Functional Area Qualification Standard
Superseded by DOE-STD-1174-2013

The Radiation Protection Functional Area Qualification Standard establishes common functional area competency requirements for Department of Energy personnel who provide assistance, direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities.

Senior Technical Safety Manager Functional Area Qualification Standard

The Senior Technical Safety Manager, STSM, FAQS establishes common functional area competency requirements for all DOE STSMs who provide assistance, direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities.

Chemical Processing Functional Area Qualification Standard

The Chemical Processing FAQS establishes common functional area competency requirements for all DOE chemical processing personnel who provide assistance in, direction or guidance to, or oversight or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities.

Technical Program Manager Functional Area Qualification Standard

The Technical Program Manager Functional Area Qualification Standard establishes common functional area competency requirements for Department of Energy personnel who provide assistance, direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities.

Construction Management Functional Area Qualification Standard

The Construction Management Functional Area Qualification Standard establishes common functional area competency requirements for Department of Energy personnel who provide assistance, direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities.

Civil/Structural Engineering Functional Area Qualification Standard

The Civil/Structural Engineering Functional Area Qualification Standard establishes common functional area competency requirements for Department of Energy personnel who provide assistance, direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of DOE’s defense nuclear facilities.

Nuclear Explosive Safety Study Functional Area Qualification Standard
CHANGE NOTICE NO.1 (April 2010)

A Nuclear Explosive Safety Study (NESS) is performed on all DOE Nuclear Explosive Operations (NEOs) in accordance with DOE O 452.1D, Nuclear Explosive and Weapon Surety Program; DOE O 452.2D, Nuclear Explosive Safety; and DOE M 452.2-2, Nuclear Explosive Safety Evaluation Processes.

Beryllium-Associated Worker Registry Data Collection and Management Guidance

This standard provides acceptable methods for compliance with the requirements of Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 850.39 (10 CFR 850.39) “Recordkeeping and Use of Information.” It should be used by responsible employers subject to the requirements of 10 CFR 850 “Chronic Beryllium Disease Prevention Program” to guide their submission of information to the Department of Energy (DOE) Beryllium-Associated Worker Registry.

Illness and Injury Surveillance Program Guidelines

This standard provides recommended guidelines for the performance of Illness and Injury Surveillance by occupational medicine programs at Department of Energy (DOE)-owned and operated sites and at DOE-owned, contractor-operated sites regulated by the Atomic Energy Act, Energy Reorganization Act of 1974, and Department of Energy Organization Act, 1977.

Safety Functions and Other Features of Lethal Activated Denial Systems

This standard establishes the minimum safety functions and features of lethal activated denial systems necessary for authorized deployment at U.S. Department of Energy sites, including the National Nuclear Security Administration facilities.

Design of Safety Significant Safety Instrumented Systems Used at DOE Non-Reactor Nuclear Facilities

This standard provides requirements and guidance for the design, procurement, installation, testing, maintenance, operation, and quality assurance of safety instrumented systems (SIS) that may be used at Department of Energy (DOE) nonreactor nuclear facilities for safety significant (SS) functions.

Occurrence Reporting Causal Analysis

The purpose of causal analysis is to identify and understand the causes (both individual and organizational) that contributed to an occurrence in order to correct deficiencies. DOE O 232.2, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations Information, requires the investigation and analysis of occurrences. Pursuant to DOE O 232.2, causal analyses of occurrences and near misses must go beneath the surface to identify how the underlying sources of operational vulnerability combined to produce unintended or undesired results.

Incidents of Security Concern

This Technical Standard describes establishing and maintaining a quality incident of security concern (IOSC) program. Each site/facility establishes an IOSC program to ensure that the occurrence of a security incident prompts the appropriate graded response including an assessment of the potential impacts, appropriate notifications/reporting, extent of condition, and corrective actions.

Protective Force Contingency Planning Technical Standard
Change Notice 1 (September 2015)

This Technical Standard outlines the responsibilities, planning considerations, training,management oversight, and other activities related to establishment of a Contingency Protective Force.

Analysis and Evaluation of the Operability and Reliability of the Intrusion Detection and Assessment Systems

This standard provides an understandable process and methodology of the analysis and evaluation sites should consider conducting as required by Department of Energy (DOE) Order (O) 473.3A, Attachment 3, Section A, Chapter IX, 1.i.(1). In addition, the intent of this standard addresses the protective force equipment needs as outlined by DOE O 473.3A Appendix A, Section C, 2. Equipment and Attachment 2, Section C.3. Equipment.

Planning and Conducting Readiness Reviews
Superseding DOE-STD-3006-2000 (June 2000)

This Standard provides standardized methods and approaches for planning and conducting RRs. This Standard also provides guidance for preparation of exemption requests in accordance with DOE O 251.1C. DOE O 425.1D requirements for RRs apply both to responsible contractors and to DOE

Preparation Of Nonreactor Nuclear Facility Documented Safety Analysis

This Department of Energy (DOE) Standard (STD), DOE-STD-3009-2014, describes a method for preparing a Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) that is acceptable to DOE for nonreactor nuclear facilities.

Stabilization, Packaging, and Storage of Plutonium-Bearing Materials

This Standard provides criteria for stabilization of plutonium-bearing materials at DOE facilities to safe and stable forms and packaging for storage with minimal surveillance for up to 50 years.

Specification for HEPA Filters Used by DOE Contractors
Supersedes DOE-STD-3020-2005 (December 2005)

The purpose of this standard is to establish specifications and quality assurance (QA) requirements for the procurement, packaging, shipping and storage of high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters.

Quality Assurance Inspection and Testing of HEPA Filters
Supersedes DOE-STD-3025-99

This standard establishes essential elements of a Department of Energy (DOE) program for quality assurance and performance testing of High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters to be installed in DOE Nuclear facilities that fall within the scope DOE-STD-3020.

Design Criteria Standard for Electronic Records Management Software Applications

This Standard establishes the recommended method for meeting the functional requirements of the laws and regulations pertaining to managing records using Electronic Records Management Application (RMA) software.

Standard for Communicating Waste Characterization and DOT Hazard Classification Requirements for Low Specific Activity Materials and Surface Contaminated Objects

Although other types of radioactive material and waste may be candidate LSA material or SCO, this standard focuses solely on low-level waste (LLW)3. The DOE ships various types of radioactive waste stemming from current and historical operations. Generally, candidate LSA material and SCO within the DOE complex are wastes generated from the clean-up and deactivation of World War II and Cold War era nuclear processing and weapons support operations. These waste matrices can be complex. The level of effort required to characterize waste varies based on the type and origin of waste being generated.

Safety of Magnetic Fusion Facilities: Guidance

This document provides guidance for the implementation of the requirements identified in DOE-STD-6002-96, Safety of Magnetic Fusion Facilities: Requirements. This guidance is intended for the managers, designers, operators, and other personnel with safety responsibilities for facilities designated as magnetic fusion facilities.