Radiological Work Permits (RWPs) cont'd

DOE-HDBK-1109-97

Radiological Safety Training for Radiation-Producing (X-Ray) Devices

Student's Guide

A job-specific RWP is used to control nonroutine operations or work areas with

changing radiological conditions.

RWPs are typically used in conjunction with X-ray devices when any of the

following situations exist:

A compliance label for a newly acquired X-ray device cannot be issued

because the SOP for that device has not yet been written and approved.

A portable X-ray device or open system used only for a short period that

does not warrant writing an SOP.

An event that requires an operator enter the area when the X-ray beam is

on.