Introduction - DOE-HDBK-1143-2001

Radiological Control Training for Supervisors

DOE-HDBK-1143-2001

Instructor's Guide

Introduction

Introduce module.

State objectives.

Show OT 4.1, OT 4.2, OT 4.3, and OT

4.4.

II.

Overview

The workers participate in the organization radiation

protection program and have some responsibility to

protect themselves, however, they must rely upon

the organization to provide a safe work environment,

minimize exposure, and provide adequate training.

The first line supervisor has the final responsibility

that supervised workers are fit and prepared for their

work in radiological areas. Supervisors should not

assume that the organization has assured that the

worker is adequately trained and physically and

mentally ready for the work. This responsibility, in

addition to seeing that the job or task is completed

properly, is placed upon the supervisor.

III. Work force

To maintain a healthy work force, it is imperative

that individual employees arrive at the workplace

mentally and physically prepared to act in a safe and

effective manner. Problems that raise doubt

regarding an employee's ability to act in a safe

manner must be dealt with in a straightforward

process that encourages the employee to seek the

help needed and ensure that the safety of all

workers is maintained. Such problems may include

alcoholism, drug abuse, mental health disorders,

and personal crises.

Module 4 - 1