Configuration Control Program

DOE-HDBK-1108-97

Radiological Training for Accelerator Facilities

Student's Guide

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The facility design must continue to meet its intended function while providing for adequate personnel

safety. Configuration control ensures that only authorized changes are made and that any changes made

continue to provide adequate personnel safety.

Elements of a program

Configuration control programs for accelerator facilities include:

Inventory and labeling of controlled devices.

Periodic inspections.

Procedures and authorizations for change and/or restoration of configuration.

Testing to verify proper configuration.

Structures and equipment

These must be maintained in a specific configuration to perform the desired safety

function. Examples include:

Radiation shielding.

Magnets.

Stops.