Elements of a Radiological Control Program cont'd - DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Radiological Assessor Training

DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Handouts

Elements of a Radiological Control Program (cont.)

Review of incidents, exposure data, and industry information

Internal audits

Functional appraisals

Operational readiness reviews

Inspection of construction and operating activities

Quality assurance program

Safety analysis and assessment reviews

Radiological control organization's oversight of radiological design criteria

General requirements

Structural, surface, and facility design

Compartmentalization

Layout to regulate flow of material and personnel

Permanent and temporary shielding

Control of traffic patterns

Radiological zoning

Drainage basins

Design location of change rooms and shower facilities

Decontamination facilities

Ventilation system design, air cleanup systems, and other design

elements, including:

Exhaust systems

Piping systems for radioactive liquids

Ducts

Conduits

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) Filters

Valves

Pumps