5.1.1.4

Can the instructions in procedures be easily understood and followed, particularly by a person who is unfamiliar with them?

The wording in the operation procedures should be kept short and consistent. Procedures in a step-by-step columnar format reduce the number of words necessary to describe actions, as opposed to a narrative format. Drawings, figures, check-off provisions and feedback from control room systems should be provided.

Comments/Recommendations

UKAEA p.14
DC: The procedures should keep the selection of methods and conditions separated from the actual action steps in the procedure