Supervisor's Responsibilities

Radiological Control Training for Supervisors

DOE-HDBK-1143-2001

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Supervisor's Responsibilities

I. Radiological Control Documents

A. 10 CFR 835

Codified DOE radiation protection requirements

Applies to all persons (835.3)

Forms basis for potential civil and criminal penalties under the Price-

Anderson Amendments Act

Requires a DOE-approved Radiation Protection Program for all DOE

radiological activities

B. Radiological Control Standard

Establishes DOE's views on the proper course of action in radiological

control

Includes best-practices guidance

Includes use of Site-Specific Radiological Control Manual

II. Supervisor Involvement and Accountability

A. Review work in advance

Participate in review of nonroutine or complex work activities

exceeding site trigger levels requiring reviews. These trigger levels are

in the site-specific Radiological Control Manual.

Approve the Radiological Work Permit (RWP) with the Radiological

Control Supervisor.

Conduct pre-job briefing prior to work exceeding the trigger levels.

B. Walk your space

As part of their normal work review, supervisors should periodically

review ongoing jobs to ensure prescribed radiological controls are

being implemented, and good work practices followed.

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