TITLE:	ES&H Manual
DOCUMENT ID:	5300 Occurrence Reporting to Department of Energy (DOE)

1.0 Introduction

The Jefferson Lab Occurrence Reporting Program is based on the requirements contained in Department of Energy (DOE) Order 231.1A, Environment, Safety, and Health Reporting, and DOE Manual 231.1-2, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations Information (ORPS).

The Jefferson Lab ESH&Q program is designed to prevent unplanned events, including injuries. However, if such an event—termed an occurrence by the DOE—takes place, Jefferson Lab investigates and analyzes the mishap in accordance with ES&H Manual Chapter 5200 Event Investigation and Analysis Process to discover the cause and prevent similar events from recurring. In order to help other research facilities avoid potential safety problems, Jefferson Lab shares its occurrence reports with other DOE facilities.

The ESH&Q Reporting Officer reviews all Jefferson Lab notable events, as soon as practically possible after occurrence, for DOE reportability criteria called out in DOE Manual 231.1-2, ORPS. The information used to generate an ORPS submission or update is derived from Notable Event Reports.

The DOE ORPS Manual establishes a graded approach for reporting occurrences and investigations. Section 11, page 40 of DOE Manual 231.1-2, ORPS, identifies specific performance targets for Jefferson Lab submissions, depending on levels of severity. Performance parameters include but are not limited to:

· Reporting timelines, including notifications,

· Level of investigation and causal analysis,

· Required approvals,

· Corrective action development, verification, and validation, and

· Lessons Learned

2.0 Responsibilities

2.1 ESH&Q Reporting Officer

· Determines the appropriate DOE Occurrence Reporting category of a Notable Event, as well as applicability.

· Notifies appropriate DOE personnel, specifically the functional level counterpart.

· Inputs reportable information into the DOE operational database.

· Maintains a log of Jefferson Lab Notable Event Reports including those determined not to be reportable to the DOE or the National Response Center.

· Reviews DOE ORPS database quarterly for incidents of potential interest to Jefferson Lab.

o Detailed responsibilities, including distribution and entry of potentially recurrent events, are specified in Section 5.8 of DOE Manual 231.1-2, ORPS.

· Maintains appropriate DOE database access and training.

· Ensures that the Reporting Officer alternate has the proper DOE database access and training.

3.0 Occurrence Reporting to DOE Flowchart

ISSUING AUTHORITY	CHAPTER AUTHOR	APPROVAL DATE	EFFECTIVE DATE	EXPIRATION DATE	REV.
ESH&Q Division	Stephen Smith	10/19/09	10/19/09	10/19/12	1

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