Chapter 1 Excellence In Radiological Control

DOE-STD-1098-99

Radiological Control

Excellence in Radiological Control

March 2005

CHAPTER 1 EXCELLENCE IN RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART 1 Department of Energy (DOE) Radiological Control Standard

111

Radiological Health and Safety Policy...............................................................................................................1-3

112

Standard Applicability and Control....................................................................................................................1-3

113

Implementation ..................................................................................................................................................1-4

114

Site-Specific Manual..........................................................................................................................................1-4

115

Application of Provisions...................................................................................................................................1-5

116

User Groups .......................................................................................................................................................1-5

117

The "As Low As Is Reasonably Achievable" Process .......................................................................................1-6

118

Integrated Safety Management...........................................................................................................................1-6

PART 2 Leadership in Radiological Control

121

Senior Management Commitment......................................................................................................................1-8

122

Worker Attitude .................................................................................................................................................1-9

123

Worker Responsibilities .....................................................................................................................................1-9

124

Radiation and Risk Communications ...............................................................................................................1-11

125

Conduct of Radiological Operations ................................................................................................................1-11

126

Improving Worker Awareness of Radiological Conditions .............................................................................1-12

127

Critiques...........................................................................................................................................................1-13

128

Facility Modifications and Radiological Design Considerations .....................................................................1-13

PART 3 Improving Radiological Control Performance

131

Radiological Performance Goals......................................................................................................................1-14

132

Management of Radiological Control Goals and Performance Indicators .......................................................1-14

133

Radiological Control Performance Reports......................................................................................................1-15

134

Assessments .....................................................................................................................................................1-17

135

Workplace Awareness......................................................................................................................................1-18

136

Internal Exposures............................................................................................................................................1-18

137

Neutron Exposures ...........................................................................................................................................1-19

138

ALARA Committee .........................................................................................................................................1-19

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