Introduction - DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Radiological Assessor Training

DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Instructor's Guide

Introduction

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State objectives.

10 CFR Part 835, Occupational Radiation

Protection, includes provisions for exposure to

Review 10 CFR 835 radiological

ionizing radiation from DOE activities. Included in

worker definition.

the 10 CFR 835 definition of a radiological worker is

"operation of radiation producing devices". 10 CFR

835 also specifies requirements for sealed

radioactive sources.

II.

DOE Guidance

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DOE G441.1-5, Radiation-Generating Devices

Guide, provides guidance on DOE's expectations

Review DOE G441.1-5, Radiation-

for controlling exposure from radiation generating

Generating Devices Guide.

devices (RGD). The IG includes a definition of a

RGD as "a collective term for devices which

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produce ionizing radiation including, certain sealed

radioactive sources, small particle accelerators

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used for single purpose applications which produce

Identify radiation

generating devices.

ionizing radiation (e.g., radiography), and electron

generating devices that produce x-rays incidentally."

For sealed radioactive sources, refer to DOE

Review DOE G441.1-13, Sealed

G441.1-13, Sealed Radioactive Source

Radioactive Source Accountability

and Control Guide.

Accountability and Control Guide.

Article 365 of DOE-STD-1098-99, Radiological

Review DOE-STD-1098-99,

Control, provides additional guidance, including the

Radiological Control

use of ANSI N43.3, ANSI N43.2, and 10 CFR Part

(Article 365).

34 for meeting its requirements covering RGDs.

DOE HDBK-1109-97, Radiological Safety Training

Review DOE HDBK-1109-97,

for Radiation-Producing (X-Ray) Devices, provides

Radiological Safety Training for

guidance on DOE's expectations for radiation safety

Radiation-Producing (X-Ray)

training for individuals using RGDs.

Devices

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