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  Risk Assessment

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  Program Management

  Environmental Awareness

  DoD

  Nuclear Engineering

  Technical Business Development

  Nuclear Safety

  Modeling

  Team Leadership

  Causal Factors Analysis - An Approach for Organizational Learning

  Dan J. Swaim

  A key component to becoming a High Reliability Organization is organizational learning. A key component to organizational learning is learning from ones own mistakes. \n\nThis Causal Factors Analysis Handbook is a systematic event investigation guide that leads the investigator through each stage of the investigation process from the time the noteworthy (or information-rich) event is recognized

  through the investigation phase (fact finding)

  the analysis process (causal factors)

  the establishments of recommendations of need or corrective actions all the way through the learning phase.\n\nThe handbook provides a complete guide from providing an understanding of the steps to take

  the tools to use

  and suggested forms to collect information and an outline to write the report.\n\nThe process has been honed through 14 organizational event investigations and has received the attention of many throughout the country as one of the most complete and systematic organizational learning tools.\n\nMuch of the content of the CFA Manual has been used in the rewrite of the Department of Energy Accident Investigation Manual.

  Causal Factors Analysis - An Approach for Organizational Learning

  This report was prepared to provide a comprehensive assessment of all environmental radiological issues at Pantex. The intent was to resolve outstanding questions and to facilitate site radiological closure as part of the Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) to help Pantex obtain removal from the National Priorities List NPL. under the Comprehensive Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).

  Pantex Plant Radiological Investigation Report

  Dan J. Swaim

  Janice N. Tolk

  Ph.D.

  Pantex has developed and published a proven practical approach toward becoming a High Reliability Organization (HRO) that is supported by a new and proven Causal Factors Analysis (CFA) process that aids in organizational learning and operational improvement

  a key component in strengthening the HRO. These two books differ from other approaches on High Reliability in that they focus on practical tools for real organizations. They provide an understanding of the “WHAT” behind the “WHY” to allow easy adaptation to any industry. If your organization cannot live with the consequences of an operational mistake

  I encourage you to evaluate the B&W Pantex HRO Guide and the CFA Handbook for implementation in your organization.\n\nSteven Erhart

  Pantex NNSA Site Manager\n\nISBN: 9780160831447

  High Reliability Operations - A Practical Guide to Avoid the Systems Accident

  Gary Hagan

  B&W Y-12

  Roger Kruse

  DOE/LANL

  Bill Wells

  DOE/LBNL

  Jenny Mullins

  DOE/ORO

  Marcus Hayes

  DOE/NNSA

  Accident Investigations (AI) and Operational Safety Reviews (OSR) are valuable for evaluating\ntechnical issues

  safety management systems and human performance and environmental\nconditions to prevent accidents

  through a process of continuous organizational learning. This\nHandbook brings together the strengths of the experiences gained in conducting Department of\nEnergy (DOE) accident investigations over the past many years. That experience encourages us\nto undertake analyses of lower level events

  near misses and

  adds insights from High Reliability\nOrganization (HRO)/Learning organizations and Human Performance Improvement (HPI).

  Accident Investigation & Prevention

  DOE HDBK-1208-2012

  Vol 1 & 2

  Richard S.

  Air Force Institute of Technology

  Amarillo National Research Center

  McClellan Central Laboratory (AFTAC)

  United States Air Force

  Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC)

  Consolidated Nuclear Security

  Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA) now Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

  University of Texas at Austin

  B&W Pantex

  Managed high explosive development and manufacturing

  materials evaluation and technology development for Pantex. Responsible for a staff of 160 conducting research and development of the synthesis

  formulation

  testing

  evaluation and manufacturing of high explosives for the DOE nuclear weapons complex. \n\nInitiated the Pantex High Explosive Center of Excellence effort. \n\nManaged the evaluation of weapons materials as part of the weapons surveillance program and managed the development of advanced technologies for future production and enhanced surveillance techniques

  Division Manager

  Explosives Technology

  Production and R&D

  Amarillo

  Texas Area

  B&W Pantex

  On behalf of the University of Texas at Austin

  managed technical research of a $10 M annual operation supporting the Department of Energy and the State of Texas. \n\nSuccessfully developed a $3.5M/yr nuclear research program and a $2.2M/yr environmental research program involving over 100 faculty and students from the Texas A&M University System

  Texas Tech University System

  and the University of Texas System. \n\nInvolved in international efforts involving plutonium disposition in Russia

  mixed-oxide fuel fabrication in Europe

  research and education efforts with the Moscow Engineering Physics Institute

  and science for peace efforts with NATO. Strengthened collaboration

  Deputy Director

  Nuclear & Environmental Research & Development

  Amarillo

  Texas Area

  Amarillo National Research Center

  Fairbanks

  Alaska

  Managed all field operations of the Alaska U.S. Atomic Energy Detection System

  monitoring the 1963 Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. \n\nSupervised airborne nuclear weapon debris sampling

  radiochemical analyses

  seismic detection operations and maintenance

  and ground-based nuclear sampling operations. \n\nResponsible for long-term planning and management of logistics

  budget

  and equipment upgrades for all command functions in the Alaskan Theater. \n\nDeveloped and standardized technical manuals greatly improving efficiency. \n\n Acted as the representative for all radiation safety issues in Alaska

  Director of Operations

  Air Operations

  Nuclear Sampling

  Seismic Operations

  Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC)

  Redesigned Engineering Physics and Nuclear Engineering curricula and revitalized nuclear laboratory to address the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. Taught nuclear weapons classes. \n\nPersonally originated and directed the Graduate Environmental Engineering Program. Developed and taught graduate courses in dispersion modeling

  radionuclide transport

  radionuclide pathway analysis

  and soil and water sampling. \n\nEstablished analytical laboratory

  successfully built an eleven member faculty research and teaching team. \n\nInstitute Radiation Safety Officer

  Assistant Professor

  Nuclear & Environmental Engineering

  Dayton

  Ohio Area

  Air Force Institute of Technology

  Managed DoD Nuclear Winter and nuclear weapon fire research. Developed and successfully managed all efforts for this Congressionally mandated program with the Executive Office of Science Technology and Policy and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Managed nuclear weapon fire research to establish fire spread models and to determine smoke properties from large fires. Applied technology to ground-based and air-borne sensors to ensure weapon systems were operable in a post-nuclear environment. \n\nManaged research to develop simulations of nuclear disturbed atmospheric conditions to design

  evaluate

  and test infrared

  visible

  and ultraviolet sensors for the Strategic Defense Initiative. \n\nDirected research using theoretical first-principle nuclear weapon physics codes to model the hydrodynamic rise and expansion of nuclear fireballs and couple energy to the atmosphere. Coupled first-principle nuclear weapon physics codes to quick running empirical models to approximate the fluid dynamics of ballistic and buoyant rise of nuclear weapon fireballs and atmospheric chemical reactions to simulate the sensor backgrounds

  Program Manager

  Atmospheric Modeling

  Nuclear Winter

  Washington D.C. Metro Area

  Defense Nuclear Agency (DNA) now Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)

  Responsible for all radiation safety and nuclear sample control for the Air Force Technical Application Center which included locations in the United States and overseas.

  Radiation Health Physicist

  Sacramento

  California Area

  Air Force Technical Applications Center (AFTAC)

  Ohio

  California

  Alaska

  Texas

  Lt. Colonel

  United States Air Force

  Texas and Tennessee

  Working to transform diverse DOE sites into a coherent enterprise by integrating efforts focused on mission delivery and reducing operational cost by re-engaging workforce by systematically and visibly removing non-value added requirements

  streamlining processes

  and integrating systems to optimize mission delivery while improving operational safety

  quality

  and security. In parallel working to develop a coherent dual-pronged governance model that provides value and objective oversight to mission delivery for DOE and Contractor leadership.

  Principal Engineer

  Lead for Reliable System Performance

  Consolidated Nuclear Security

  Developed high reliability programs for Pantex\n\nSuccessfully closed EPA Remedial Investigation Phase for Pantex CERCLA process \n\nPeer reviewed National Academy of Engineers Deepwater Horizon Investigations (Macondo Well

  Deepwater Horizon and Evaluating the Effectiveness of Offshore Safety and Environmental Management Systems)\n\nWorked with INPO and NEI to share nuclear safety culture lessons learned for DOE applications\n\nTaught high reliability seminars for DOE Sites

  NTSB

  American Public Transportation Association

  USAF

  Hospitals

  DNFSB

  BNL

  LLNL

  ORNL

  INL

  AWE

  Statoil of Norway

  Texas A&M and Texas Tech University\n\nFacilitated 14 major organizational event investigations within Pantex and among external organizations\n\nProvided nuclear explosives safety oversight for President of B&W Pantex and Board of Managers \nProvided expert HRO and safety culture testimony at NTSB hearings (June 2009 and September 2013) \n\nContributed to DOE 2011-1 Safety Culture and Accident Investigation Handbook (DOE HDBK-1208-2012)\n\nExtensive technical foundation: nuclear weapon physics

  nuclear fuel cycle

  nuclear explosive safety

  nuclear safety

  explosive safety

  nuclear and radiological engineering

  high reliability

  systems thinking

  root cause analysis\n\nStudent of system accidents: NASA Columbia & Challenger

  Davis Besse

  BP Texas City and Deepwater Horizon

  Principal Engineer

  Lead for High Reliability Operations

  Amarillo

  Texas Area

  B&W Pantex

  Responsible for all nuclear measurement (alpha

  beta

  and gamma) instruments and protocols. Directed calibration of world-wide radiochemical laboratories against LANL and LLNL standards. Supervised nuclear measurements

  analysis

  and quality control to support the US effort to monitor the 1963 Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. \n\nCoordinated with the NRC to license nuclear power generators.\n\nInstitute Radiation Safety Officer.

  Nuclear Laboratory Manager

  Alpha

  Beta

  and Gamma Spectroscopy

  Sacramento

  California Area

  McClellan Central Laboratory (AFTAC)

  Adjunct Professor.\n\nSupervised student research in nuclear and environmental engineering..\n\nInterfaced talents of academic researchers with the needs of the scientists and engineers at the DOE National Laboratories.

  Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering

  Austin

  Texas Area

  University of Texas at Austin

  M.S.

  Nuclear Engineering

  U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology

  Texas A&M University

  B.S.

  Physics

  The University of Texas at Austin

  Ph.D.