I stay abreast of these matters daily and maintain close contact with DOE facility representatives. In the past year DOE has increased the number of facility representatives assigned to chemical separations, the spent nuclear fuel program, and safeguards and security because of the hazards involved in this work and because of performance trends that warrant oversight attention. WSRC has implemented a number of initiatives to increase management attention in the field and observe work first hand to ensure that requisite standards are met and that problems get proper attention. This has helped to turn around the recent negative trend. I intend to follow closely the increased management attention to control of work and operations.
Management continues to examine best practices that can benefit SR performance.
This mockup device is used for training individual workers on the importance of high quality procedures, procedure compliance, and the need to be productive but methodical. In addition, WSRC is committed to ensuring that Integrated Safety Management System core functions and guiding principles continue to be emphasized in all training conducted. WSRC has successfully implemented a review of ISMS functions during critiques of events to ensure that such an emphasis is maintained. WSRC has also committed to begin implementing improved first line supervisory training this year that will not only provide workers the skill set required to perform their duties, but will also provide a full assessment of each individual's strengths and weaknesses. In addition, WSRC has begun implementing behavior-based safety in an effort to improve employee ownership for safety.