Handbook Overview

DOE-HDBK-1184-2004

STCs contact sites that either work, with or have worked, with tritium to learn of their

experiences with STCs1.

1.5 Handbook Overview

This handbook examines the difficulties associated with STC detection, assessment, and

control, and provides guidance for incorporating effective STC monitoring and control

regimens into the facility's radiation protection program. It has been developed based on

currently available technology for detecting, identifying, characterizing and monitoring

STCs. Accordingly, in some cases a more conservative approach to radiological controls

is recommended when compared to oxide and gaseous forms of tritium. As technology in

this area changes, more efficient approaches to radiological protection may be instituted.

This handbook should be used in conjunction with DOE's existing requirements and

guidance documents, including:

10 CFR Part 835, Occupational Radiation Protection;

The DOE G 441.1 series of Guides (10 CFR Part 835 Implementation Guides);

DOE-STD-1098-99, Radiological Control Standard;

DOE-STD-1121-98, Internal Dosimetry Standard;

DOE-STD-1111-98, DOE Laboratory Accreditation Program Administration, and its

supporting standards; and

DOE's Radiological Control Technical Positions.

The information provided in this handbook also supplements that provided in DOE's

guidance documents for tritium facility operations and safety, including:

DOE-HDBK-1129-99, Tritium Handling and Safe Storage;

DOE-HDBK-1105-96, Radiological Training for Tritium Facilities; and

DOE-HDBK-1079-94, Primer on Tritium Safe Handling Practices.

Should any conflict exist between the guidance provided in this handbook and DOE's

requirements for radiation protection, DOE's requirements take precedence. Such conflicts

should be brought to the attention of the DOE office responsible for worker protection

policy.

The Mound Site performed decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) operations involving STCs during the

period this document was developed.