Introduction - DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

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Introduction

State objectives.

II.

DOE Radiological Control Standard

Obj. 1

The DOE Radiological Control Standard is written

Describe the managerial

responsibilities in the DOE

for line management. It is designed to assist line

Radiological Control Standard.

managers in fulfilling their duties and responsibilities

for implementing an occupational radiation

protection program.

Discuss site commitments to

follow the Radiological Control

Standard or Manual.

It is also designed to assist site/facility workers in

having the information they need to be responsible

Emphasize the need to review

for their own radiological exposures and to help

site requirements documents

ensure that the controls are in place to eliminate

prior to conducting an

any releases, unplanned exposures or uptake, and

assessment.

to apply ALARA principles. The emphasis is on

teamwork and support from line management.

The Radiological Control Standard may be

considered as an occupational radiation protection

good practices document. Individual sites may

have contractual commitments to implement

sections of the standard.

III. Chapter 1, Excellence in Radiological Control

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Obj. 2

This chapter defines the roles of DOE and the

Describe the contents of the

contractors in achieving the goal of radiological

DOE Radiological Control

control excellence. It consists of the following five

Standard.

sections:

DOE Radiological Control Standard

Leadership in Radiological Control

Improving Radiological Control Performance

Contractor Radiological Control Organization

DOE Management

Module 2

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