Observation - Continued

DOE-EM-STD-5505-96

To observe a radiological control technician conducting routine radiation and contamination

surveys at the activity, the following methodology could be used:

Observe the technician as he performs any required inspection, response checking or testing of

monitoring instruments.

Accompany the technician to the first survey area. Observe the performance and

documentation of the survey, use of personnel protective equipment, adherence to radiation

work permit requirements, etc.

Continue observing the technician until all surveys are completed. Look for differences in

how the surveys are conducted and documented at each area, posting of areas, etc.

Observe a maintenance task or test calibration performed on a radioactive system or component.

Select such a task from the activity plan of the day and arrange to accompany the workers from

the time they prepare for the job through job completion. The following steps in the process can

be reviewed or observed:

Observe the supervisor and workers as they make preparations, including performance of any

required inspection, response checking, or testing of monitoring instruments.

Review the documentation, procedures, and requirements for the job, including radiological

preparations such as radiological surveys, radiological work permit, personnel radiological

worker training and the work package.

Attend the pre-job brief.

Accompany the workers to the job and observe the performance of the task

Observe performance of radiological controls, including the interaction of workers and the

performance of radiological control technicians.

Observe the use of personnel protective equipment such as donning or doffing Anti-C's.

Review the job area radiological entry controls

Review the work from the standpoint of control of radiological contamination in tools, parts,

workers, and the area.

Observe the completion of the task, including post-job briefing and closeout of paperwork.

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