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OPERATIONS IMPROVEMENT REPORTING SYSTEM
Purpose of Reporting
Station inspections, routine operation and maintenance functions, and operating
incidents ranging from incidents to near misses may all disclose a need for
improvement in operating and maintenance practices or equipment installation and/or
design practices. Also exceptional performance or recognition of an imminent problem
in the operations arena should be documented and circulated if other Reclamation
projects can benefit from the information (
incidents ranging from incidents to near misses may all disclose a need for
improvement in operating and maintenance practices or equipment installation and/or
design practices. Also exceptional performance or recognition of an imminent problem
in the operations arena should be documented and circulated if other Reclamation
projects can benefit from the information (
is to allow the entire Reclamation to benefit from the experiences and expertise of
each project. Distribution of the information received in this system to the appropriate
operations and/or design organizations will result in a safer and more efficient
operation of Reclamation's facilities.
each project. Distribution of the information received in this system to the appropriate
operations and/or design organizations will result in a safer and more efficient
operation of Reclamation's facilities.
Reports
provide recognition for a special act, process, or procedures and (2) allow the benefits
of the idea to be shared by all Reclamation facilities. The Incident/Miscue reports shall
be submitted on Form PO&M 171, "O&M Improvement Reporting System," to the
Division of Engineering, Code D-5200, Denver Office, with a copy to the appropriate
regional director (
of the idea to be shared by all Reclamation facilities. The Incident/Miscue reports shall
be submitted on Form PO&M 171, "O&M Improvement Reporting System," to the
Division of Engineering, Code D-5200, Denver Office, with a copy to the appropriate
regional director (
understanding of the problem encountered and any recommended solutions for it, but
should not contain confidential detailed information regarding operating incidents (such
as names, locations, and equipment numbers). Distribution of PO&M-171 is optional
and should be completed if it is felt that the incident provides benefits to other projects
or has significant local consequences.
should not contain confidential detailed information regarding operating incidents (such
as names, locations, and equipment numbers). Distribution of PO&M-171 is optional
and should be completed if it is felt that the incident provides benefits to other projects
or has significant local consequences.
Use of O&M Improvement Reports
O&M Improvement Reports may indicate the need for:
1. Changes in operations or maintenance procedures
2. Further training of personnel
3. Changes in design practices
4. Changes in installation procedures