JPM SRO-A2 — Evaluate Shift Staffing and Take Corrective Actions
Admin | SRO | G2.1.5 (3.9)
Location: Classroom
Time-Critical: No
Alternate Path: No
Estimated Time: 45 minutes
Initial Conditions:
- Today is Thursday October 17, 2020.
- Both Units are at 100% power.
- You are the Shift Manager and your crew has just begun its 12 hour night shift starting at 1800 hours.
- The crew is at minimum staffing levels.
- At 1830 hours, the Plant Operator on Unit 2 has become ill and has been sent home, which places the shift BELOW MINIMUM staffing levels.
- There are NO qualified operators available on-site.
- Four (4) operators have been contacted at home.
- This call-out is NOT for an emergency.
Initiating Cue:
Based on Administrative requirements, determine the following from the given list of available operators and work schedules:
1. How soon must relief be found?
2. From the list provided, who is eligible to assume the shift duties. Assume the following: For hours worked, the Operator starts at 1800 on October 17th. Operator works the remaining hours of the shift AND they work the schedule provided in this JPM.
3. For those who are NOT eligible, state the reason why?
Time-Critical: No
Alternate Path: No
Estimated Time: 45 minutes
Initial Conditions:
- Today is Thursday October 17, 2020.
- Both Units are at 100% power.
- You are the Shift Manager and your crew has just begun its 12 hour night shift starting at 1800 hours.
- The crew is at minimum staffing levels.
- At 1830 hours, the Plant Operator on Unit 2 has become ill and has been sent home, which places the shift BELOW MINIMUM staffing levels.
- There are NO qualified operators available on-site.
- Four (4) operators have been contacted at home.
- This call-out is NOT for an emergency.
Initiating Cue:
Based on Administrative requirements, determine the following from the given list of available operators and work schedules:
1. How soon must relief be found?
2. From the list provided, who is eligible to assume the shift duties. Assume the following: For hours worked, the Operator starts at 1800 on October 17th. Operator works the remaining hours of the shift AND they work the schedule provided in this JPM.
3. For those who are NOT eligible, state the reason why?
Task Standard:
1. Determines two (2) hours to restore shift crew to minimum staffing levels.
2. Determines Operator #1 can be called in.
3. States why operators are not eligible to assume the shift:
a. Operator #2 is not fit for duty IAW SY-AA-102-201 due to consuming alcohol during the past five hours.
b. Operator #3 will violate LS-AA-119-1003 work hour rule (> 16 hours in a 24-hour period) and/or break period (less than 10 hour break).
c. Operator #4 is not fit for duty IAW SY-AA-102-201 due to use of medication affecting his/her ability to perform work.
1. Determines two (2) hours to restore shift crew to minimum staffing levels.
2. Determines Operator #1 can be called in.
3. States why operators are not eligible to assume the shift:
a. Operator #2 is not fit for duty IAW SY-AA-102-201 due to consuming alcohol during the past five hours.
b. Operator #3 will violate LS-AA-119-1003 work hour rule (> 16 hours in a 24-hour period) and/or break period (less than 10 hour break).
c. Operator #4 is not fit for duty IAW SY-AA-102-201 due to use of medication affecting his/her ability to perform work.
▶ Show Critical Steps & Key Actions
| Step | Critical Element | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1 * | How soon must relief be found? | IAW Technical Specification Administrative section: two (2) hours to restore shift staffing to minimum levels. |
| 2 * | From the list provided, who is eligible to assume the shift duties? | Operator #1 is eligible. Works the schedule without violating any LS-AA-119-1003 work hour rules or required rest periods (total hours would be 60 in 7 days). FFD self-report is satisfactory. |
| 3 * | For those NOT eligible, state the reason why | Operator #2: NOT fit for duty per SY-AA-102-201 — consumed alcohol during the past five hours. Operator #3: violates LS-AA-119-1003 — would work 22 hours in a 24-hour period (> 16 hr limit) AND less than 10-hour break between successive work periods. Operator #4: NOT fit for duty per SY-AA-102-201 — took NyQuil medication that can cause impairment; self-reported not sure if fit for duty. |
Operator Call-In Responses:
#1: Available in 45 min. Has not consumed alcohol in past 5 hours. Fit for duty.
#2: Available in 50 min. Has had beers with friends. Consumed alcohol in past 5 hours. Does not think fit for duty.
#3: Available in 30 min. Just got home from training at 1730. No alcohol. Fit for duty. (But worked 10 hrs of training same day.)
#4: Available in 60 min. Took NyQuil Liquid Nighttime Cold Medicine 1 hour ago. No alcohol. Not sure if fit for duty.
#1: Available in 45 min. Has not consumed alcohol in past 5 hours. Fit for duty.
#2: Available in 50 min. Has had beers with friends. Consumed alcohol in past 5 hours. Does not think fit for duty.
#3: Available in 30 min. Just got home from training at 1730. No alcohol. Fit for duty. (But worked 10 hrs of training same day.)
#4: Available in 60 min. Took NyQuil Liquid Nighttime Cold Medicine 1 hour ago. No alcohol. Not sure if fit for duty.
Key Decision Point:
The candidate must evaluate each operator against BOTH work hour rules (LS-AA-119-1003) AND fitness for duty requirements (SY-AA-102-201). Operators #2 and #4 fail FFD self-reports (alcohol and medication), while Operator #3 fails work hour rules (training 0700-1730 on the same day means only 30 minutes between work periods, violating the 10-hour break requirement AND exceeding 16 hours in 24 hours). Only Operator #1 passes both evaluations.
The candidate must evaluate each operator against BOTH work hour rules (LS-AA-119-1003) AND fitness for duty requirements (SY-AA-102-201). Operators #2 and #4 fail FFD self-reports (alcohol and medication), while Operator #3 fails work hour rules (training 0700-1730 on the same day means only 30 minutes between work periods, violating the 10-hour break requirement AND exceeding 16 hours in 24 hours). Only Operator #1 passes both evaluations.
Ref: LS-AA-119-1003 (R8), SY-AA-102-201 (R11), LS-AA-119 (R12) | Task: N1230040302 | K/A: G2.1.5 — Ability to use procedures related to shift staffing, such as minimum crew complement or overtime limitations | Source: Modified | View JPM PDF
Connections
- Related procedures: LS-AA-119-1003 — Calculating Work Hours, SY-AA-102-201 — Fitness for Duty
- Related tech specs: TS 6.0 — Administrative Controls
- Related exam: 2020 NRC Operating Exam