Onsite Packaging and Transportation

DOE-STD-1136-2004

Guide of Good Practices for Occupational Radiological Protection in Uranium Facilities

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. For example, this

could be determined by a combination of: review of photograph on mask fit certification

card (if available), examination of facial hair on areas which could affect mask seal, and

discussion with wearer of any physical changes which could affect mask seal.

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

If there are members of the public who live or work near a uranium facility, a plan for orientation

of members of the public should be developed to inform them of facility activities. Such a plan should

include information on the concerns that require protection of people from potential injuries by uranium,

the general protective measures used at the facility to confine it and keep it out of the public domain, and

solicitation of information on the concerns of members of the local public about uranium. To the extent

possible, efforts should be made to allay those concerns. The information in the public education plan

should also be provided to local news media.

3.3

RELATED PROGRAMS

3.3.1 Onsite Packaging and Transportation

The hazardous materials organization conducts onsite radioactive shipments with the assistance of

radiological control. 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 O 460.1B, Packaging and Transportation Safety (DOE 2003b).

The packaging organization is responsible for coordinating onsite package design and prepara-

tion of safety analysis documentation. The following sections describe typical process, review, and

approval requirements for onsite safety analysis documentation.

3.3.1.1 Initiation

New safety analysis documentation or reviews/changes to existing documentation can be

requested by a user organization based on programmatic or operational requirements. The request is

submitted in writing to the packaging organization and includes proper justification and support

documentation. The packaging organization makes routine revisions as necessary to reflect policy and

regulation changes.

3.3.1.2 Preparation

The packaging organization coordinates the analysis, prepares safety analysis documentation,

and guides the documentation through the review and approval process, including the resolution of

review comments and the obtaining of required approval.

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