Types of RWPs cont'd - DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Radiological Assessor Training

DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Student's Guide

Examples of jobs that would likely require job-

specific RWPs include those where work is:

Performed with detailed, specific, written

work procedures, approved in advance by

Radiological Control personnel

"Hands-on" work performed infrequently on

radiological systems (e.g., valve replacement

in process buildings)

Performed in areas in which the radiological

conditions have no history of remaining

stable

The general RWP typically is used for jobs with

less potential for health physics concerns and for

routine, repetitive jobs that do not involve "hands

on" work.

Examples of jobs that may be worked under a

general RWP include:

Routine tours, inspections, inventories, valve

lineups, equipment tagouts, surveys, and

equipment operation.

Work routinely performed on nonradiological

systems (e.g., fire protection systems in shut-

down process buildings).

Routine operations involving radioactive

material for which the radiological conditions

have a history of remaining stable.

Keep in mind that there may be a need for other

(nonradiological) permits or authorizations to

safely perform these jobs. For example permits

may be needed to address nonradiological

hazards, such as: electrical, confined space,

asbestos, hazardous materials, respiratory

protection, fire, heavy equipment and

scaffolding.

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