Part 6 Instrumentation and Calibration Records

DOE-STD-1098-99

Radiological Control

Radiological Control Records

March 2005

PART 6 Instrumentation and Calibration Records

761 Calibration and Operational Checks

Calibration records for fixed, portable, and laboratory radiation measuring instruments and equipment and

individual monitoring devices shall be maintained [see 835.703(d)]. These records should include frequencies,

method, dates, personnel, training, and traceability of calibration sources to National Institute of Standards and

Technology or other acceptable standards.

Calibration and maintenance records shall be maintained for instruments and equipment used for monitoring [see

835.703d]. Calibration and maintenance records should be maintained for the following equipment:

Portable survey instruments

Bioassay measurement equipment

Laboratory, counting room, and fixed radiation measuring equipment

Process and effluent monitors and sampling equipment

Radiation area monitors

Portal monitors and other personnel contamination monitors

Pocket and electronic dosimeters

Air sampling equipment

Tool and waste monitoring equipment

Protective clothing and equipment monitors.

Documentation of instrument operational checks shall be maintained [see 835.701(a) & 835.401(b)(4)]. Such

records should be maintained for a period not less than the calibration period of the instrument.

Maintenance results for each instrument and device shall be created and retained [see 835.703(d)]. Maintenance

histories for each instrument and device should be created and include the nature of any defects and corrective

actions taken.

762 Special Calibration Records

Records of additional tests and checks of instrumentation used in conjunction with a suspected overexposure,

questionable indication, or unusual occurrence should be retained. In addition, records of special instrument calibrations

and modifications made in accordance with Article 562.6 shall be retained [see 835.703(d)].

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