Visits by Regulatory Personnel - STD-1128-98master0071

DOE-STD-1128-98

Guide of Good Practices for Occupational Radiological Protection in Plutonium Facilities

Facility-sponsored visitors should provide the following before entering radiological areas,

unless these records have already been entered into the facility entry control system:

-- Evidence of completing required training, as applicable.

-- visitor radiation exposure disclosure.

The host facility manager should forward the visitor radiation exposure and medical

disclosure forms to Dosimetry.

The use of offsite mask fit certification may be authorized (if in accordance with the

applicable Radiation Protection Program) under the following conditions:

-- A mask fit has been completed within the previous year.

-- The individual presenting the mask fit certification card has not changed physical

appearance in a way that would affect the seal of the mask to the face.

-- The facility has the masks available that the individual is certified to wear.

3.2.4 Visits by Regulatory Personnel

Periodically, personnel from the DOE and other Federal and state agencies visit radiation

facilities for audit purposes or to discuss regulatory changes. In most cases, they will want

to look at records of the radiation protection program and, in some cases, will also want to

enter posted areas of the facility. They should have ready access to the facility provided that

dosimetry and other requirements are met. They should have complete access to facility

personnel knowledgeable in the subjects they wish to discuss.

3.2.5 Onsite Packaging and Transportation

The hazardous materials organization conducts onsite radioactive shipments with the

assistance of health physics. This program requires the hazardous materials organization

representatives to review onsite radioactive shipping records, document the errors or

omissions observed, and evaluate trends and revise training as needed. Serious deficiencies

are to be documented and the reports should be submitted in accordance with DOE Order

460.1A, Packaging and Transportation Safety (DOE, 1996b).

Onsite packaging systems for shipments of radioactive material are generated to fulfill a

need of a user organization.

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