1. External Operations Experience Update Department of Energy Operating Experience Work Group December 16, 2013 Larry Stirling, Office of Analysis (HS-24)

2. Building Air Quality Action Plan EPA and NIOSH Develop an Indoor Air Quality Baseline/Profile Develop an Plan for Facility Operations Manage processes with Potentially Significant Pollutant Sources http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/98- 123/pdfs/98-123.pdf http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/98- 123/pdfs/98-123.pdf

3. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards Extensive listing of chemicals commonly found in the workplace Chemical name, CAS Number, structure/formula; Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) number, Immediately dangerous to life or health concentrations (IDLHs), exposure limits Appendices on potential carcinogens, regulated carcinogens, supplementary exposure limits, substance with no RELs, and respirator requirements DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2005-149 http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/

4. Preventing Deaths from Uncontrolled Release of … Hazardous Energy NIOSH Alert, Publication No. 99-110 De-energize all sources of hazardous energy Block or dissipate stored energy Lockout and tagout all forms of hazardous energy Make sure that only one key exists for each of your assigned locks and that only you hold the key

5. Preventing Deaths from Uncontrolled Release of … Hazardous Energy Verify by test or observation that all energy sources are de-energized Inspect repair work before removing lock Only you remove your assigned lock Make sure you and co-workers are clear of danger points Always participate in training programs http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/99-110/pdfs/99- 110.pdf http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/99-110/pdfs/99- 110.pdf

6. WILLFUL MISCONDUCT/RECORD FALSIFICATION AND NUCLEAR SAFETY CULTURE NRC Information Notice 2013-15 NRC discovered 7 recent willful misconduct incidents including record falsification An effective safety culture is essential at all phases of design, construction and operation; and can help prevent willful misconduct Ensuring expectations and consequences are clearly stated and understood.

7. WILLFUL MISCONDUCT/RECORD FALSIFICATION AND NUCLEAR SAFETY CULTURE A violation may be considered more significant than underlying noncompliance if it includes indications of willfulness. Key behaviors of a healthy safety culture need to be continually reinforces. Includes accountability, admitting mistakes, questioning attitude and willingness to raise concerns; trust and respect; open communications http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1314/ML13 142A437.pdf http://pbadupws.nrc.gov/docs/ML1314/ML13 142A437.pdf

8. Contact Information: Larry Stirling Office of Analysis (HS-24) 202-586-2417 john.stirling@hq.doe.gov