Appendix 3A. Checklist for Reducing Occupational Radiation Exposure

DOE-STD-1098-99

Radiological Control

Conduct of Radiological Work

June 2004

Appendix 3A

Checklist for Reducing Occupational Radiation Exposure

Preliminary Planning and Scheduling

Plan in advance

Delete unnecessary work

Determine expected radiation levels

Estimate collective dose

Sequence jobs

Schedule work

Select a trained and experienced work force

Identify and coordinate resource requirements

Preparation of Technical Work Documents

Include special radiological control requirements in technical work documents

Perform ALARA pre-job review

Select and optimize engineering and administrative controls to control doses

Plan access to and exit from the work area

Provide for service lines (air, welding, ventilation)

Provide communication (sometimes includes closed-circuit television)

Remove or shield sources of radiation

Plan for installation of temporary shielding

Decontaminate

Work in lowest radiation levels

Perform as much work as practicable outside radiation areas

State requirements for standard tools

Consider special tools, including robots

State staging requirements for materials, parts and tools

Incorporate radiological control hold points

Analyze PPE requirements to ensure optimization of hazard control, risks, and costs

Minimize discomfort of workers

Revise estimates of collective dose

Prepare radiological work permits (RWPs)

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