Radiological Controls - Continued

DOE-EM-STD-5505-96

APPENDIX G

SAMPLE OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT REPORT

FINDING:

The Radiological Problem Report (RPR) system is not being effectively used to identify and

correct radiological deficiencies in tank farm contamination areas. (Reference: 1) [Concern: 6]

DISCUSSION: A large number of radiological posting and housekeeping deficiencies exist

in the tank farm contamination areas. Most of these deficiencies have not been entered into

the RPR system. Interviews with operators, health physics technicians, and managers

indicate that the RPR system is not effective as presently used.

Example: Approximately 160 RPRs were used in calendar year 1994. So far this year only

30 RPRs have been issued.

Example: A large number of reported problems were not being corrected. Of the

approximately 190 RPRs issued during 1994-1995, as of June 1995, 105 RPRs were not

closed.

FINDING:

Housekeeping in tank farm contamination areas is poor. (Reference: 1) [Concern: 6]

DISCUSSION: This finding is supported by the following items:

In C tank farm:

- Open bags of radioactive material were lying inside a sheet metal work shed (which had

blown over onto its side).

- Various yellow poly bags were adrift inside the CA boundary.

- Tools, cable yokes, were adrift.

- A large roll of unused yellow poly was adrift.

- Several air hoses were lying about.

- Several empty 55 gallon drums labeled with faded radioactive material labels were found

(operators and health physics technicians interviewed did not know their purpose).

In X tank farm:

- A truck was found with used yellow poly bags, used tape, trash, used absorbents, air

sample filter heads, wrenches, tools, and a Scott Air Pack lying inside.

- Used, aged yellow poly bags were adrift in the cover block area.

At diversion box 12-E:

- A laundry bag containing used anti-C's located at the contamination area step-off pad was

filled to overflowing.

- A used latex glove was found strewn about outside the contamination area.

- Used poly bags were adrift inside the contamination area.

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