Introduction - DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Radiological Assessor Training

DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Student's Guide

Introduction

10 CFR Part 835.501(d) requires written

authorizations to control entry and perform work in

radiological areas, commensurate with the

radiological hazards. DOE-STD-1098-99,

Radiological Control, July 1999, Chapter 3, Part 2,

provides guidance on DOE's expectations for such

written authorizations.

These written authorizations may take a variety of

forms tailored to the work processes involved.

Often, the form will be that of a Radiological Work

Permit (RWP), discussed in detail below.

II.

Radiological Work Permits (RWPs)

A. Purpose

The RWP is designed to document the

radiological conditions and associated controls

in a work area. The RWP should be integrated

with other work authorizations that address

safety and health issues, such as those for

industrial safety and hygiene, welding, and

confined space entry.

Articles 311 and 312 of DOE-STD-1098-99

provide guidance on preparing work control

procedures consistent with the principles of

Integrated Safety Management. This includes

use of multidiciplinary teams to prepare work

control procedures for tasks involving significant

types of hazards and referring to DOE Order

440.1A, Worker Protection Management for

DOE Federal and Contractor Employees.

B. Typical RWP process

1. Requester submits an RWP request form.

2. Radiological Control Supervisor accepts

form, collects additional job information as

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