Appendix F: Example Radiological Protection Deficiencies

DOE-STD-1072-94

Postings - radiological protection signs not legible, understandable, or appropriate

Barriers

a. Barriers (rope, fences, etc.) not properly positioned to require conscious action

to cross them

b. Purpose of all radiological protection barriers not easily determined

Poor personnel radiological protection practices

a. personnel wearing or removing protective clothing improperly

b. personnel monitoring (frisking) themselves incorrectly (too fast, incomplete,

etc.)

c. personnel smoking, eating, drinking, and/or chewing in radiologically controlled

areas

d. wearing dosimetry improperly (wrong location, separated)

Radiological protection equipment and instruments damaged or overdue for

Radioactive material improperly identified or wrapped to control contamination

Protective clothing containers overflowing or protective clothing outside of

contaminated areas

Items that should not be radioactive in radwaste containers (e.g. cardboard

cartons, computer print-outs, newspapers, etc.)

Accumulation of radioactive materials, tools, drums in other than designated

areas

Spills or leaks not redirected or contained to prevent spread to non-contaminated

areas

10.

Missing or incomplete bulletins: Right to Know, MSDS Postings

11.

Improper storage: Markings/labeling, cleanliness, type of cabinets, improper logging

of data (e.g., 90 day accumulation site), material compatibility, flammable materials

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