Radiological Controls - Continued

DOE-EM-STD-5505-96

APPENDIX G

SAMPLE OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT REPORT

FINDING:

During a gasket replacement in a section of contaminate piping, portable air samples were not

measured for airborne contamination levels. (Reference: 1) [Concern: 7]

FINDING:

RWP B-320 estimated the maximum contact radiation levels of 50 mrem/hr. The survey record

for the job stated that actual levels were 200 mrem/hr. (Reference: 1) [Concern: 7]

FINDING:

During a gasket replacement in a section of contaminate piping, the operator exited the

contamination area and deposited his protective clothing in a clear poly bag and carried the bag

from the contamination area without sealing or labeling the bag as radioactive material.

(Reference: 1) [Concern: 8]

FINDING:

During a gasket replacement in a section of contaminate piping, contaminated tools were not

marked or otherwise identified as radioactive material. (Reference: 1) [Concern: 8]

FINDING:

Radioactive material is not properly controlled.. (Reference: 1) [Concern: 8]

DISCUSSION: The following improperly controlled radioactive material was identified:

- At Plant B, several bags of radioactive material were stored outside the radioactive

material storage areas.

- In the change room, a table that is marked as radioactive material was found outside of

a radioactive material storage area.

- Radioactive sources in the custody of the radiological control organization are not

inventoried. A list of all sources is not maintained by the facility radiological control

organization.

- At SF, a potentially contaminated pump had been removed from the pool water

circulating system and placed on the deck. There was no indication that the pump was

surveyed in order to be released from radiological control. No records for internal

surface surveys were available.

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