Elements of a Radiological Control Program cont'd - DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Radiological Assessor Training

DOE-HDBK-1141-2001

Handouts

Elements of a Radiological Control Program (cont.)

Radiological posting and access control

Identification of entrances to radiological areas and establishment of

entrance requirements for each type of area

Placement and use of step-off pads

Radiation level marking on tags and status boards

Consistency of measurements used when marking radiation levels

Specification of airborne contamination limits

Tagging, roping, and barricading radiological areas

Posting and maintaining radiation symbols and status boards

Using interlock and air lock functions

Posting types and policies for use

Meaning of alarm signals and actions to be taken

Protective clothing and laundry

Conditions under which protective clothing is worn

Types of protective clothing

Donning protective clothing (proper dressing out)

Removal of protective clothing

Proper disposal of protective clothing

Use of change rooms and clothing bins

Storage, laundering, monitoring, and reuse of protective clothing

Proper segregation of contaminated clothing

Laundry facilities, responsibilities, and procedures

Respiratory protection program

Respirator protection factors

Application of types of respirators

Physical limitations for a proper seal (e.g., eyeglasses, beards)

Storage and use of respiratory equipment

Policy and methods for the development of radiological safety and

operating procedures

Emergency response actions