HSS Inspection of Environment, Safety, and Health Programs at BNL

Accelerator Safety Workshop

E. Lessard

Collider-Accelerator Department

August 12-14, 2008

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ISM at BNL - Scope and Approach

Evaluated ESH performance including the adequacy of Integrated Safety Management Systems and implementation of these systems through review of a sample of work activities and feedback and improvement activities

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ISM at BNL - Scope and Approach

Tours, discussions, work observations, document collecting, interviews

All DOE Team, no contractors or consultants Field work focused on:

Systems used to identify deficiencies Environmental Management System

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ISM at BNL - Final Report and Ratings

Verification period; facts only ISM Team released a 20 page summary

Details (~100 pages)

Ratings: Green (OK), Yellow (needs work) and Red (bad for senior managers) 5 Core Functions of ISM were rated

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BNL’s Core Function Implementation

Positive program attributes Work control processes Plant engineering enhancements Inspections of heavy equipment

Areas needing attention Accuracy and clarity of requirements Implementation of controls Hazards identification and analysis

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Focus Area: EMS at BNL

Positive program attributes Effective implementation of significant environmental

aspects Integration of environmental requirements for

experimental and permitted activities

Areas needing attention Integration of environmental requirements into some

skill of the craft work activities

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Focus Area at BNL: Feedback and Improvement

Positive program attributes SC management system initiative BHSO Facility Representative program BNL structured project management approach BNL institutional improvement efforts

Areas needing attention Consistency of local area office processes Self-assessments Corrective action management Injury/illness investigations

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HSS’s Conclusions for BNL

Senior management’s commitment to safety is evident in the institutional improvement efforts and most observed activities were conducted in a safe manner utilizing mature processes

There are several barriers to achieving consistently effective performance: Requirements management Rigor of implementation of processes Compliance with controls

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BNL’s ISM Rating

Effective Performance Effective Performance Effective Performance Needs Improvement

Effective Performance Needs Improvement Needs Improvement Needs Improvement

Effective Performance Needs Improvement Needs Improvement Needs Improvement

Effective Performance Needs Improvement Needs Improvement Effective Performance

Core Functions of ISM

CF#1 – Define Scope

of Work

Big Science

Small Science

Maintenance

Construction

CF#5 Feedback and Continuous Improvement

SC and BHSO

BSA

Needs Improvement

CF#2 – Analyze Hazards

CF#3 – Develop and Implement

Controls

CF#4 – Perform Work Within

Controls

Needs Improvement

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Comparative ISM Ratings