Radiological Controls - Continued

DOE-EM-STD-5505-96

APPENDIX G

SAMPLE OPERATIONS ASSESSMENT REPORT

FINDING:

Yellow and magenta radiological boundary chain was observed at two locations without

radiological posting identifying the hazard. (Reference: 1) [Concern: 6]

DISCUSSION: On the west side of C-Farm, an unposted area in front of the locked gate is

bounded by a yellow and magenta chain. A yellow and magenta chain has been used to

secure a gate on the south end of A-Farm, adjacent to the entrance.

FINDING:

Several hoses and cords lying across Contamination Area boundaries were found unsecured.

(Reference: 1)

DISCUSSION: Several hoses or cords entering C-Farm, an electrical cord entering the

12-ER Diversion Box Contamination Area (CA), and hoses entering the 244A lift station CA

were not marked or secured.

FINDING:

The status board for C-Farm was not updated with the most recent survey results. (Reference: 1)

DISCUSSION: The status board at C-Farm was last updated on 7/7/95. The current survey

results were not posted. This was observed on 7/18/95.

FINDING:

Seven radiological postings were found adrift in the East Tank Farms Area. (Reference: 1)

[Concern: 6]

DISCUSSION: The following postings were found adrift:

- A Soil Contamination Area posting located on the north side of C-Farm.

- An Underground Radioactive Material sign on a road north of the railroad tanker car

High Radiation Area enclosure.

- A Radioactive Material Area sign near 244-AR.

- Four radiological posting entry requirements inserts: two inside C-Farm, near a High

Contamination/Radiation Area; one near A-Farm, across from 204-AR; and one on the

north side of W-Farm, east of 241AW-801, next to the fence.

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