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Stay up to date on the latest innovations in our products and services, browse scheduled events, read the most recent and archived news releases, and more in our News Center. Skip to main content. Site Search. Vogtle News. Access to the irradiator must be under the control of the Permit Holder. The Permit Holder shall control key-devices that enable access to the room or area and to the irradiator.
The irradiator must be located in a fire resistant building or else it must be equipped with an automatically operated fire detection and control system. Safety interlocks, lights and other warning or control devices shall work properly at all times. The entrance to the controlled room or area shall be locked when an operator is not present. There shall be a log book to record irradiator use, maintenance, service calls, and leak tests.
Time spent near the irradiator should be minimized as much as possible. Each use of the irradiator must be recorded in a log book. Each record must include the last name of the individual using the irradiator and the date. Only registered and trained workers may operate an irradiator.
Routine irradiator maintenance must be done according to the manufacturer's or distributor's written recommendations and instructions. Radiation safety procedures for routine maintenance must consider ALARA as low as reasonably achievable and ensure that the irradiator functions as designed and source integrity is not compromised. Routine maintenance may be performed by the Permit Holder or associate user. Anyone who performs routine maintainance must be an associate user.
RSD requires that non-routine maintenance be performed only by the manufacturer or distributor or other persons specifically licensed by the NRC or an Agreement State to perform such services. After any maintenance of the irradiator, the Permit Holder will assure that the irradiator is operating properly, and verify the proper operation of all emergency controls and interlocks.
Dosimetry is required for irradiator Permit Holders and associate users listed on the Permit. It consists of a radiation monitoring badge worn on the clothing. Always wear your assigned dosimetry badge when working with the irradiator. Never store your dosimetry badge near the irradiator. The dosimetry badge shall be stored away from areas of extreme heat, cold or humidity when not in use.
Labels bearing the radiation symbol and source description are required to be on each irradiator. Post a "Caution Radioactive Materials" sign at the entrance to the irradiator room. Emergency Contact information must be posted, to include the following:. In addition, the following information must be posted so as to be readily observable or otherwise made readily available, or be readily accessible on the computer:.
A leak test of an irradiator must be performed every six months. Using a small standard laboratory wipe, the Permit Holder is expected to have the leak test done and returned to RSD for evaluation and reporting results.
Manufacturers, consultants, and other organizations may analyze the leak test. However, the Permit Holder must still return the leak test sheet along with the leak test results to RSD. A sealed source fails the leak test if the contamination on the filter paper used for the test exceeds 0.
Leak test samples should be collected at the most accessible area where contamination would accumulate if the sealed source were leaking. Radiation level surveys shall be performed after initial installation and before resuming operation after addition of new sources or any modification to the shielding or structure that might increase dose rates.
The readings shall be recorded on an appropriate survey form and placed on file. A copy shall be sent to the RSD. The survey must be made to determine radiation levels on the top, bottom, all sides of the equipment, and at the operator's position. The Permit Holder must have a properly operating radiation survey meter.
Portable radiation survey meters must be calibrated at least annually. At least one meter should be stored away from the irradiator room, so that it will be accessible and available in case of an accident or malfunction that could reduce the irradiator shielding. Surveys may be required to verify source integrity and to ensure that dose rates in unrestricted areas and public and occupational doses are within regulatory limits. The Permit Holder must participate in a review of the radiation protection program annually to ensure compliance with NRC regulations, and the USDA radiation safety program.
RSD will request an audit from Permit Holders or others involved in the location radiation safety program. These inspections seek to identify and correct problems with radiation safety compliance. Inspectors compare the scope of irradiator activities against the Permits at the location. Inspectors look for additional physical and administrative compliance with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission license requirements.
A detailed report is transmitted to the location management, and other appropriate officials. If the report lists recommendations or cites violations, RSD works with the location management to resolve these report findings. NRC inspections are usually unannounced, so location staff may be required to modify and improvise their schedule during an NRC inspection. The results of the inspection are usually reported to RSD.
The NRC has a complex hierarchy of citations and violations. Serious violations may be circulated to higher management within USDA, for eventual resolution. A malfunction which may be seen to cause contamination or excessive radiation exposure constitutes an emergency. Emergency procedures should be developed to address a spectrum of incidents e.
Emergency response procedures must, at a minimum, contain the following elements:. Contact the RSD for further instructions and to initiate emergency response.
Telephone numbers for the responsible individuals, the irradiator manufacturer or distributor , fire department, or other emergency response organization, and the NRC should be posted or easily accessible. A complete report shall be prepared detailing the circumstances of the emergency, identification of the persons involved, observed radiation levels, and duration of exposure as well as results of the area survey and any related details.
RSD must be notified when an irradiator is lost, stolen, or other unusual conditions occur. In case of fire in the immediate area or in an adjacent building, operation of the irradiator shall be suspended and the irradiator shall be closed and locked;. Firefighters shall be advised of the potential hazard by the Permit Holder or other individual;.
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