How do S/RIDs Differ from WSS Sets?
S/RIDs and WSS sets are intended to achieve the same goals: to arrive at a mutually agreed-upon set of ES&H and related standards that a contractor is contractually obligated to implement. The two concepts are really a single concept that represent maturating ideas and increased experience in standards management. Similarities between S/RIDs and WSS sets: • They include standards that are “necessary and sufficient” to adequately protect the environment and the health and safety of workers and the public. • They specifically address hazards of the work to be performed. Differences between S/RIDs and WSS sets: • S/RIDs are generally limited to activities conducted under DP and EM, while WSS are intended to apply to all Departmental ES&H activities. However, Headquarters has stated that the WSS process cannot be applied to Emergency Management or Occurrence Reporting at this time. • The S/RID instruction describes an end product, with little information on how to create that product. DOE
