Department of Energy (DOE) Radiological Control Manual

Chapter 6. - Training And Qualification

Part 5 - Other Radiological Training

Table of Contents (Articles 65x)

• 651 Management Training
• 652 Technical Support Personnel
• 653 Planners
• 654 Radiological Control Personnel
• 655 Radiographers and Radiation Generating Device Operators
• 656 Emergency Response Personnel
• 657 Specialized Visitor Training for Tour Groups and Visiting Dignitaries, Scientists and Specialists

Article 651 - Management Training

Line Managers (DOE and contractors) who manage, supervise or provide oversight of Radiological Control Programs shall be trained in the principles of this Manual. Such training should be based on DOE standardized core course training materials supplemented by site-specific procedures and be completed by new personnel prior to formally assuming line supervision and management responsibilities. Incumbents should participate in continuing training. The continuing training should emphasize self-assessment and external evaluations including performance indicators, root causes and lessons learned based on operational experience.

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Article 652 - Technical Support Personnel

Appropriate technical support personnel (engineers, schedulers, procedure writers) should be trained in the principles of ALARA, basic ALARA techniques and dose reduction techniques. They should also participate in selected portions of job-specific and specialized training, particularly in situations using mock-ups.

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Article 653 - Planners

Planners who develop detailed work plans involving or associated with radioactivity or radioactive materials should have Radiological Worker training to the level required by the workers using the work plans. It is desirable that planners have Radiological Worker II training.

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Article 654 - Radiological Control Personnel

1. Radiological Control technical staff and management should have:

2. A combination of education and experience commensurate with their job responsibilities
3. Continuing training based on an assessment of job responsibilities to maintain and enhance proficiency
4. Continuing training to remain cognizant of changes to the facility, operating experience, procedures, regulations and quality assurance requirements.

• Radiological support personnel may include but are not limited to: dosimetry technicians, instrument technicians, medical personnel, records clerks, whole body counter technicians and laboratory personnel.

• Radiological support personnel should have:

• Applicable training on standardized core course topics from Radiological Worker I and II and Radiological Control Technician training and additional job-specific topics
• Training appropriate to the tasks to be performed
• Continuing training to provide continued improvement in knowledge and skills.

• Radiological support personnel who are responsible for implementing the site ALARA program shall receive ALARA training.

• Certification and involvement with professional industry organizations should be encouraged. Return to Chapter 6, Part 5 Table of Contents

Article 655 - Radiographers and Radiation Generating Device Operators

Radiographers shall have training in accordance with 10 CFR 34.31. Radiation Generating Device Operators should have training appropriate for the radiation source involved and commensurate with the level described in 10 CFR 34.31.

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Article 656 - Emergency Response Personnel

Provisions shall be in place to accommodate rapid site and radiological area access by on-site and off-site emergency workers such as firefighters, medical personnel, and security personnel.

1. Emergency response personnel, from both on-site and off- site, may be required to work in radiological areas.

2. Emergency response personnel should receive special radiological worker training commensurate with the situations they are likely to encounter.

3. Such training should be based on the Radiological Worker standardized core course and site-specific training materials.

4. If such workers are not trained, trained escorts should be assigned.

5. Training should make it clear that lifesaving has priority over radiological controls.

6. Records of this training should be maintained.

Article 657 - Specialized Visitor Training for Tour Groups and Visiting Dignitaries, Scientists and Specialists

Tour groups and visiting dignitaries, scientists and specialists who enter posted areas other than Controlled Areas should complete the following training:

1. Sites should establish radiological control training for tour groups and visiting dignitaries, scientists and specialists commensurate with the areas they are to enter. This training is intended for individuals not performing hands-on work.

2. Orientation and the use of trained escorts provide an alternative to training with the concurrence of the Radiological Control Manager.

3. Such training should be based on the Radiological Worker standardized core course and site-specific training materials.

4. If visiting scientists or specialists are to do hands-on radiological work while unescorted, consideration should be given to providing full Radiological Worker I or II training. In any event, training should be commensurate with the work to be performed. If limited training is provided for limited tasks, methods should be established to limit the approved work and make other staff members aware of the limitation, such as posting a signed-off training card.

5. Records of this training should be maintained.