Department of Energy (DOE) radiation protection system for occupational workers

DOE-STD-1174-2003

10.

Radiation protection personnel shall demonstrate a expert level knowledge of the

Department of Energy (DOE) radiation protection system for occupational workers

as set forth in the following policy, requirements and guidance documents:

10 CFR 835, Occupational Radiation Protection

Implementation Guidance for use with 10 CFR 835, Occupational Radiation

Protection

DOE P 441.1, Department of Energy Radiological Health and Safety Policy

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Discuss the relationship of the above documents in defining the DOE system of

radiation protection.

Give examples of how DOE P 441.1, Department of Energy Radiological Health and

Safety Policy is reflected in requirements and guidance.

Explain how the 10 CFR 835 Implementation Guides are used to develop and

implement local programs to comply with the radiation protection requirements at

the site/facility level.

Discuss methods of meeting the key requirements in Subpart A (General

Provisions). Include:

Scope and exclusions

Definitions

Radiological units

Discuss methods of meeting the key requirements in Subpart B (Management and

Administrative Requirements) based upon the guidance in the Radiation Protection

Program Implementation Guide and the Occupational ALARA Program

Implementation Guide, including:

Radiation Protection Program

Internal audits

Education, Training and Skills

Written Procedures

Discuss methods of meeting the key requirements in 10 CFR 835, Subpart C

(Standards for Internal and External Exposure) based upon the guidance in the

Internal Dosimetry Program Implementation Guide, the External Dosimetry Program

Implementation Guide, the Radiation-Generating Devices Implementation Guide,

and the Evaluation and Control of Fetal Exposure Implementation Guide, including:

Occupational Limits for general employees

Combining internal and external dose equivalents resulting from DOE activities

Determination of compliance for non-uniform exposure of the skin

Limits for the embryo/fetus

Limits for members of the public and minors entering a controlled area

Concentrations of radioactive materials in air

Discuss methods of meeting the key requirements in 10 CFR 835, Subpart E

(Monitoring of Individuals and Areas) based upon guidance in the External

Dosimetry Program Implementation Guide, the Internal Dosimetry Program

Implementation Guide, the Evaluation and Control of Fetal Exposure Implementation