Internal and external radiation protection principles and control techniques.

DOE-STD-1174-2003

Area radiation monitors (ARM)

Criticality detection/alarm systems

Personnel contamination monitors

Process radiation monitors

Discuss the basic elements and applicable standards of a radiological instrument

calibration program, including the following:

Calibration source selection and traceability

Source check and calibration frequency

Instrument energy dependence

Discuss the following concepts as they relate to radiological counting

measurements:

Background

Lower limit of detection

Minimum detectable activity

Counting efficiency

Counting uncertainties

Describe various radiological situations and the use of appropriate radiological

surveys including: radiation, contamination, and airborne radioactivity surveys.

Radiation protection personnel shall demonstrate a working level knowledge of

internal and external radiation protection principles and control techniques.

Supporting Knowledge and Skills

Discuss the implication of the following on the identification of hazards associated

with radiological work activities and how it might affect the controls specified on a

Radiation Work Permit (RWP):

Location of the work (i.e., in a radiation, contaminated, or airborne area)

System being worked on (i.e., fluid under pressure, hazardous or radioactive)

Nature of the work activity (inspection, opening system, etc.)

Discuss special exposure control, survey and personnel monitoring techniques

associated with work in the following areas or situations:

Non-uniform radiation fields

High radiation areas

Contact work with radioactive materials/sources

Discuss the hierarchy of controls used to prevent uptakes of radioactive material by

personnel, and potential worker hazards associated with implementation of these

controls.

For a radiological incident (i.e., spill, loss of containment), discuss the potential and

magnitude of the following:

Loose surface contamination levels

Airborne radioactivity levels

Discuss appropriate personal protective equipment (including respiratory