Work Planning & Control

WP&C should facilitate an efficient use of resources, applying a graded approach and appropriate use of “skill of the craft” instructions, while reinforcing Environmental Safety & Health (ES&H) programs and the Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) process.

E2 begins with validating the basis for a graded approach, recognizing that each facility is unique, and poses unique hazards, risks, and consequences.  The basis for a graded approach is essential to providing the most appropriate and cost-effective work methods.

Understanding the particular hazards of a facility and the skill set of the craft personnel, enables the tailoring of work method definitions. Work method definitions with a sound basis and tailored approach, allow for an efficient WP&C process, with the appropriate focus on all hazard categories.

The integration of WP&C with hazard analysis practices, procedures, and tools ensures controls are selected to mitigate hazards, establish system boundaries, and meet technical requirements associated with the scope of work.

E2’s WP&C project support dates back to 1999 at Rocky Flats, when E2 supported Kaiser-Hill on a six-year, $31 million subcontract to provided site-wide Integrate Work Control Program (IWCP) support to multiple site contractors. E2 developed engineering and design work packages using ISMS principles under IWCP for utility disconnects and relocations, equipment strip out, and temporary utility installations; regulatory support for RCRA compliance; and nuclear safety support for the operations, and decontamination and demolition (D&D) of Hazard Category 1, 2, and 3 nuclear facilities. E2 prepared the Cold and Dark packages for 19 major site buildings and 37 small buildings.