Chapter 1. Excellence in Radiological Control

DOE-STD-1098-99

Radiological Control

Excellence in Radiological Control

June 2004

CHAPTER 1 EXCELLENCE IN RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PART 1 Department of Energy (DOE) Radiological Control Standard

111

Radiological Health and Safety Policy ............................................................................................................................. 1-3

112

Standard Applicability and Control.................................................................................................................................. 1-3

113

Implementation..................................................................................................................................................................... 1-4

114

Site-Specific Manual ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-4

115

Application of Provisions .................................................................................................................................................. 1-5

116

User Groups.......................................................................................................................................................................... 1-5

117

The "As Low As Is Reasonably Achievable" Process ................................................................................................. 1-6

118

Integrated Safety Management ......................................................................................................................................... 1-6

PART 2 Leadership in Radiological Control

121

Senior Management Commitment ..................................................................................................................................... 1-8

122

Worker Attitude................................................................................................................................................................... 1-9

123

Worker Responsibilities ..................................................................................................................................................... 1-9

124

Radiation and Risk Communications .............................................................................................................................. 1-11

125

Conduct of Radiolo gical Operations .............................................................................................................................. 1-11

126

Improving Worker Awareness of Radiological Conditions ........................................................................................ 1-12

127

Critiques .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-13

128

Facility Modifications and Radiological Design Considerations............................................................................... 1-13

PART 3 Improving Radiological Control Performance

131

Radiological Performance Goals ...................................................................................................................................... 1-14

132

Management of Radiological Control Goals and Performance Indicators ................................................................ 1-14

133

Radiological Control Performance Reports .................................................................................................................... 1-15

134

Assessments ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-17

135

Workplace Awareness...................................................................................................................................................... 1-18

136

Internal Exposures ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-18

137

Neutron Exposures ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-19

138

ALARA Committee ........................................................................................................................................................... 1-19

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