Observation - Continued

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The assessment should also include observations of operations and drills. For example, the

following operations are good candidates for conducting observations:

Maintenance activities involving contaminated systems and equipment

Routine and special radiological surveys conducted by technicians

Radiological response drills

Inspection, calibration, and testing of radiological monitoring instruments

There are several aspects of the radiological control program that can be assessed during these

activities. For instance, while observing a maintenance operation on a radiologically contaminated

system, the following items might be observed:

Use of and adherence to the radiological work permit by operators, maintenance personnel,

and radiological control technicians

Radiological posting of the area

Use of personnel protective equipment and dosimetry by personnel involved in the work

Methods used to control contamination and personnel exposure during the activity

The conduct of radiological surveys by technicians

Personnel monitoring during the activity and upon exit from the posted area

The interface between radiological control technicians and the personnel involved in the work

Operators, maintenance personnel, shift supervisors, and technicians from each shift should be

observed during the assessment. If possible, the observation of a particular shift position should

start at shift turnover since vital information about the operating status of equipment and systems,

and operations and maintenance in progress, is passed between shifts at this time.

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