Radiological Controls - Continued

DOE-EM-STD-5505-96

APPENDIX G

SAMPLE OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT REPORT

FINDING:

Thirteen of Fifteen personnel observed did not doff Personal Protective Clothing in accordance

with posted instructions. (Reference: 1) [Concern: 5]

DISCUSSION: Personnel undressing techniques were observed at C-Farm, Y-Farm, and

X-Farm. Of the fifteen personnel observed, thirteen did not remove their PCS in accordance

with the posted undressing procedures. Personnel removed hoods, rubber shoe covers and

gloves out of sequence.

FINDING:

One person was observed chewing gum inside a Contamination Area. (Reference: 1) [Concern: 5]

DISCUSSION: During work on DCRT cover block removal on 7/18/95, at X-Farm, one

person was observed chewing gum inside the Contamination Area.

FINDING:

One worker entered a Contamination Area without wearing Personal Protective Equipment and

Clothing required by the Radiological Work Permit (RWP). (Reference: 1) [Concern: 5]

DISCUSSION: A worker installing a step-off pad at X-Farm, entered the Contamination

Area (CA) without wearing Personal Protective Clothing (PCS). The worker was on his

hands and knees inside the CA. The worker was signed in under RWP E-704. The RWP

required a full set of PCS.

Discussions with the Radiological Control Technician (RCT) indicated the area had been

surveyed earlier and found to be uncontaminated. If the area is not contaminated, the

boundary of the Contamination Area should have been collapsed in lieu of having personnel

violate RWP requirements.

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