November 2004 ISM Workshop

On November 9 - 11, 2004, members of the Work Management subgroup met at the Savanna River Site. Participants included representatives from Savanna River Site (SRS), Y-12 National Security Complex, Fluor Hanford, Los Alamos National Laboratory, BWXT Pantex, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and CH2MHILL Hanford along with the contracted services of Perot Systems Government Services and DOE-HQ representative (EH-21). The focus of the meeting was on how Integrated Safety Management (ISM) core functions and guiding principles are being implemented at the activity level in work management.

The purpose of the workshop was to explore the methods used across the complex and share with each other those practices of incorporating ISM into work management at the activity level. In keeping with our charter we wanted to identify the challenges and best practices associated with ISM integration in work management.

The overall goal of the work shop was to emerge with a sense of our similarities and differences and develop a method for sharing information as a precursor to identifying common processes and approaches in performing work safely.

Summary of Work Shop results:

  • Developed a list of the "wants" and "needs" of the participants in the work shop that would define the work shop as successful. This list is included as attachment A.
  • Each site provided an overview of their work management processes; specifically the Hazard Identification, Hazard Controls, and how they were included into the work instructions.
  • Developed a standard format for submittal of documents so that information can be easily screened for completeness, and readily placed on the EFCOG IMWOG-WM web site.
  • Determined what we wanted to see on the website and developed assignments for each. The assignments are included as attachment B.
  • Discussed the need for a co-chairman for the work group and checked for volunteers. Steve Little of BWXT Y-12, LLC volunteered and after open discussion was agreed on as the co-chairman.
  • Determined the need for conference calls as a good way to communicate overall status and issues that come up as we work through the assignments.

Define the Scope

  • Maintain the expertise (worker protection plans) of the subcontractor while performing work at DOE Facilities
  • Application of work practices to subcontract work (rely on worker protection plan?)
  • Line Manager Involvement in the process
  • " Expectations of customer for the contents of work documents (defensible graded approach)
  • More emphasis on improving the reliability of equipment (proactive vs. reactive)
  • How to get Work Scope breakdown into tasks that are analyzable

Analyze the Hazards

  • SME involvement in the Hazard Analysis process
  • How to incorporate location specific hazards to recurring work
  • Ownership of the hazard analysis responsibilities (craft lines)
  • Planner involvement with the craft
  • Planner and work teams ability to break down jobs into discreet tasks for accurate hazard analyses
  • How to keep the thought process turned on while using automated analysis tools

Develop Controls

  • Determining level of and integration and controls appropriate to include in work  Documents (2)
  • Implement the hierarchy of controls (1) Remove the Hazard, (2) Engineer, (3) Administrate, (4) PPE
  • Appropriate Paperwork
  • Automated Processes
  • Training of the worker in field
  • Guidance for planners to provide consistent work packages to the workers
  • Planning and scheduling (coordinating) work around facility production schedules
  • How to rely on worker qualifications when addressing work hazards
  • How not to take away the workers thought process when enforcing hazard controls
  • Skill of the craft definition (category of work vs. skill)
  • Planner involvement from the craft
  • Quality and consistency of work packages going out to the worker
  • Skill of Craft (What to rely on vs. what should be included in the work package)
  • Qualification of planner improvement

Perform Work

  • Amount of paper
  • Put in hands what the worker needs to perform the task (2)
  • Supports the efficient implementation of work
  • Recognizing hazards (time out -> stop work)
  • Standardized Person-In-Charge (PIC)
  • Use of Work Manager Centers

Feedback & Improvement

  • Improve lessons learned (feedback) process to tie back to planners, equipment, engineer, etc.
  • Effectively using feedback

The following were accepted assignments by the people attending the workshop. In order to best provide the deliverables the format was discussed and will be posted on the EFCOG website for use with each assignment. Please use the form when completing deliverables in order to best allow placement of the documents into the website.

CH2MHILL Hanford - Tony Jennings, Randy Cook

Element/Title

Status

Due Date

Issue Assignments list

 

11/16/2004

Provide a standard format for submittal of information to go into the EFCOG web site.

 

 

11/18/2004

Set up Conference Call for 12/16/2004

 

12/03/2004

Provide a copy of the procedures in entirety for issuance in the Body of Knowledge

 

12/14/2004

Corrective Action Plans associated with Work Management and ISM

 

12/14/2004

Available Training information for Supervisors/Persons in Charge and Planners

 

12/14/2004

Presentations provided at the workshop

 

12/14/2004

Develop Web Page set up for the documents listed above

 

12/14/2004

Provide documentation and page formats to EFCOG Web master

 

12/20/2004

 

Provide Planner Training and Qualification program

 

01/28/2005

 

Provide Instructions for Planner Quality Review

 

01/28/2005

Savanna River Site - Tim Flake, Rick Flemming

Element/Title

Status

Due Date

Provide a copy of the procedures in entirety for issuance in the Body of Knowledge (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Corrective Action Plans associated with Work Management and ISM (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Available Training information for Supervisors/Persons in Charge and Planners

 

12/14/2004

Presentations provided at the workshop (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Provide a description of the Automated Program Reporting tool used for worker feedback and improvement

 

1/28/2005

Provide a description work management metrics and how they are developed and populated

 

1/28/2005

Provide a description of AJHA requirement to have each hazard control dispositioned in work instructions

 

1/28/2005

Provide a copy of the old planner training course for hazard analysis and task breakdown

 

1/28/2005

BWXT Y-12 , LLC - Steve Little

Element/Title

Status

Due Date

Provide a copy of the Y-12 Integrated Work Control Manual for issuance in the Body of Knowledge (dependent on releasing of information)

 

01/31/2005

Corrective Action Plans associated with Work Management and ISM (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Available Training information for Supervisors/Persons in Charge and Planners

 

01/31/2005

Presentations provided at the workshop (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

The Rocky Flats Integrated Work Control Program (IWCP), Rev 2 reviewed at the meeting

 

12/14/2005

Y-12 Skill of the Craft standards and background materials

 

01/31/2005

INEEL Maintenance Guide and Passport Guide documents

 

01/31/2005

Fluor Hanford - Cheryl Salinas

Element/Title

Status

Due Date

Provide a copy of the procedures in entirety for issuance in the Body of Knowledge (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Corrective Action Plans associated with Work Management and ISM (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Available Training information for Supervisors/Persons in Charge and Planners

 

12/14/2004

Presentations provided at the workshop (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Work Management system discussion of covering “all Work”

 

1/28/2005

Procedure on procedures ( writer guide )

 

1/28/2005

Lawrence Livermore National Labs - Anita Gursahani/Donna Governor

Element/Title

Status

Due Date

Provide a copy of the procedures in entirety for issuance in the Body of Knowledge (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Corrective Action Plans associated with Work Management and ISM (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Available Training information for Supervisors/Persons in Charge and Planners

 

12/14/2004

Presentations provided at the workshop (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Job Screening tool (Pre-task Hazard Analysis tool)

 

1/28/2005

Safety statistic trends since implementation of the job screening tool

 

1/28/2005

Career Path for Craft personnel advancement

 

1/28/2005

Integrated Work Sheets (a number of examples with varying complexity

 

1/28/2005

ISMS Bridging document

 

1/28/2005

Los Alamos National Labs - Jim Schildknecht / Richard Roybal

Element/Title

Status

Due Date

Provide a copy of the procedures in entirety for issuance in the Body of Knowledge (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Corrective Action Plans associated with Work Management and ISM (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

Available Training information for Supervisors/Persons in Charge and Planners

 

12/14/2004

Presentations provided at the workshop (dependent on releasing of information)

 

12/14/2004

LANL KSL Person in Charge Training

  • 90 minute classroom training

  • CBT

  • Roles and Responsibilities

 

1/28/2005

LANL KSL Responsible Line Manager training (including roles and responsibilities)

 

1/28/2005

8-hour hazard analysis course

 

 

1/28/2005

Example of Integrated Work Document

 

1/28/2005

KSL planner training materials, syllabus trainers guide etc.)

 

1/28/2005

Pre-job briefing and post job review guidance document

 

1/28/2005

TA 55 Work Planners Checklists

 

1/28/2005