What has been done to capture lessons learned from the sites Annual Integrated Safety Management Update Process?
A. The first step is for the sites to complete a critical review of ISM implementation to determine where improvements to ISM systems are needed. The Department has provided ample guidance to assist field sites in performing their annual ISM reviews. Chapter IV of the Integrated Safety Management Guide (DOE G 450.4-1B) provides clear expectations on what these annual reviews should accomplish. These expectations and guidance were reiterated by the Deputy Secretary in a September 28, 2000, memorandum. DOE Contracting Officers are responsible for determining annually whether their contractor’s ISM systems and system requirements (i.e., ISM system descriptions, lists of applicable directives, and authorization agreements) are current, valid and appropriately reflected in the implementation procedures and practices. Further, DOE field and headquarters elements are responsible for maintaining the currency and validity of their own ISM infrastructure. Once lessons have been identified via th
