Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 952fb044-c784-40da-8eb9-08aa97cf8424
Document Type: srp
Title: FITNESS FOR DUTY − OPERATIONAL PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1511/ML15111A036.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 13
Section ID: 13.7.1
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or the early detection of individuals who are not fit to perform their duties and to keep workplaces free from the presence and effects of illegal drugs and alcohol will be based on a drug and alcohol testing and behavioral observation program (BOP). This review also will seek evidence that effective policies and procedures are adequately described to manage fatigue. The applicant’s FFD program must provide reasonable assurance that the effects of fatigue and degraded alertness on individuals’ abilities to safely and 13.7.1-3 Revision 0 – October 2016 competently perform their duties are managed commensurate with maintaining public health and safety. The specific areas of review are as follows: 1. Performance Objectives 2. Written Policy and Procedures 3. Training 4. Drug and Alcohol Testing 5. Behavioral Observation 6. Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) 7. Protection of Information 8. Review Process for Fitness-for-Duty Policy Violations 9. Audits and Corrective Action 10. Sanctions 11. Management Actions Regarding Possible Impairment 12. Managing Fatigue 13. Recordkeeping 14. Fitness-for-Duty Program Performance Data 15. Determining Fitness-for-Duty Policy Violations and Determining Fitness 16. Reporting Requirements 17. Granting and Maintaining Authorization 18. Licensee Testing Facilities (LTF) 19. Laboratories Table 1 provides a matrix describing the applicability of FFD program requirements to certain individuals as an applicant or licensee transitions from construction to reactor operation. Table 1 - FFD Program Applicability and Milestones Item Persons Subject to FFD Program 10 CFR Part 26 requirement Milestone (e.g., timeline) Applicable 10 CFR Part 26 Subparts 1 Construction (workers and first-line supervisors) § 26.4(f) Prior to initiating 10 CFR Part 26 construction activities Subpart K or Subparts A-H, N, and O 2 Construction (management and oversight personnel) § 26.4(e)(2) - (6) Prior to initiating 10 CFR Part 26 construction activities