Department of Energy (DOE) Radiological Control Manual

Chapter 6. - Training And Qualification

Part 3 - Radiological Worker Training

Table of Contents (Articles 63x)

• 631 Requirements
• 632 Radiological Worker I
• 633 Radiological Worker II
• 634 Specialized Radiological Worker Training

Article 631 - Requirements

1. Radiological Worker I training is required for unescorted entry into areas as stated in Table 6-1.

2. Radiological Worker II training is required for unescorted entry into areas as stated in Table 6-1. Additional training is required for special job functions with radiological consequences per Article 634.1.

3. Workers may challenge Radiological Worker I or II standardized core knowledge requirements by passing a comprehensive examination. If unsuccessful in one attempt, the entire standardized core Radiological Worker I or II training shall be completed. Challenges do not apply to the site-specific portions.

4. Radiological Worker I training is not a prerequisite for Radiological Worker II training.

5. Radiological Worker I and Radiological Worker II training are self- contained courses. Radiological Worker II training includes all of the requirements of Radiological Worker I training and expands on the topic of hands-on work with radioactive materials. Radiological Worker II training prepares the worker to deal with higher levels of radiation and radioactive contamination.

Article 632 - Radiological Worker I

1. Workers whose job assignments require access to Radiological Buffer Areas and Radiation Areas shall complete DOE standardized core Radiological Worker I training and site- specific Radiological Worker I training before being permitted to enter these areas without a qualified escort.

2. Radiological Worker I training shall use the DOE standardized core course training materials and in addition shall emphasize site-specific information.

3. Radiological Worker I training, including High/Very High Radiation Area training (Article 632.5), should encompass at a minimum the following site-specific practical factors:

4. Entering and exiting simulated Radiological Buffer Areas and Radiation Areas (and High/Very High Radiation Areas when such training is included)
5. Performance of frisking for personnel contamination, as applicable
6. Verification of instrument response and source check
7. Anticipated response to alarm situations.

• Expected time to complete the standardized core course and site-specific Radiological Worker I training is approximately 8 hours. Course length will vary dependent upon the amount of site-specific material.

• Unescorted worker access to High or Very High Radiation Areas is permitted upon successful completion of Radiological Worker I training and High/Very High Radiation Area training. Completion of this training does not authorize access to Contamination, High Contamination, Soil Contamination, or Airborne Radioactivity Areas. Return to Chapter 6, Part 3 Table of Contents

Article 633 - Radiological Worker II

Workers whose job assignments involve entry to High and Very High Radiation Areas, Contamination Areas, High Contamination Areas and Airborne Radioactivity Areas shall complete Radiological Worker II training. Radiological Worker II training is not required for access limited to High or Very High Radiation Areas for workers trained in accordance with Article 632.5. Further, workers who have potential contact with hot particles or use of gloveboxes with high contamination levels shall complete Radiological Worker II training.

1. Radiological Worker II training shall use the standardized core course training materials and in addition shall emphasize site-specific information.

2. Radiological Worker II training shall encompass at a minimum the following site-specific practical factors:

3. Donning of protective clothing
4. Entering a simulated Radiological Buffer Area, Contamination Area and High Radiation Area to perform a task
5. Anticipated response to simulated abnormal situations
6. Anticipated response to simulated alarms or faulty radiological control equipment
7. Removing protective clothing and equipment and subsequently exiting the simulated area
8. Performance of frisking for personnel contamination
9. Verification of instrument response and source check.

• Expected time to complete the standardized core and site- specific Radiological Worker II training is approximately sixteen hours. Course length will vary dependent upon the amount of site-specific material. Return to Chapter 6, Part 3 Table of Contents

Article 634 - Specialized Radiological Worker Training

1. Specialized Radiological Worker training shall be completed for nonroutine operations or work in areas with changing radiological conditions. This training is in addition to Radiological Worker II training and is required for personnel planning, preparing and performing jobs that have the potential for high radiological consequences. Such jobs may involve special containment devices, the use of mockups and ALARA considerations.

2. Additional training for employees of specialized facilities, such as accelerators and laboratories, will be developed.

        Table 6-1  Radiological Worker Entry Training Requirements


     AREAS                         RADIOLOGICAL          RADIOLOGICAL
                                    WORKER I              WORKER II

Entry into Radiological Buffer        YES                   YES
Areas

Entry into Radiation Areas            YES                   YES

Entry into High or Very High           NO**                 YES
Radiation Areas*

Entry into Contamination Areas         NO                   YES
and High Contamination Areas

Entry into Soil Contamination          NO                   YES
Areas (to perform work that
disturbs soil)

Entry into Airborne                    NO                   YES***
Radioactivity Areas


*Entry requirements further restricted by Article 334.
**Entry prohibited unless trained in accordance with Article 632.5
***Requires respiratory protection qualification (Article 531)