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Radioactive Materials Inspections - What To Expect

Radioactive Materials Inspections - What To Expect. INSPECTORS. Cliff R. Harris, PhD Western Region Sharn M. Jeffries Central Region Randy Crowe Southeast Region Henry Barnes Grant T. Mills IC/Security Inspections Statewide. Regional Map. Cliff. Vacant. CC. Sharn. Randy.

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Radioactive Materials Inspections - What To Expect

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  1. Radioactive Materials Inspections - What To Expect

  2. INSPECTORS • Cliff R. Harris, PhD • Western Region • Sharn M. Jeffries • Central Region • Randy Crowe • Southeast Region • Henry Barnes • Grant T. Mills • IC/Security Inspections Statewide

  3. Regional Map Cliff Vacant CC Sharn Randy

  4. Inspections • Inspection Frequencies: • Health & Safety • Typically every 4 or 5 years • Depends on possession limits • More Frequently for Losses, Thefts, Escalated Enforcement

  5. Inspections • “Un-announced” • Mandated by USNRC (Feds) • Inspect Against: • License • Application • Regulations • Tour Facility • Conduct Interviews • Records Review

  6. Inspections • Inspect Against • License • Licensee’s Radioactive Materials License • Application • Application submitted to obtain the Radioactive Materials License • Regulations • Applicable regs outlined in 15A NCAC 11 North Carolina Regulations for Protection Against Radiation

  7. Inspections • Opening Conference with Management • Introduction • Discuss inspection • Discuss scope of inspection • Discuss previous inspection findings • Discuss required PPE and/or Training for Inspector • Request Management Closeout meeting

  8. Inspections • FACILITY TOUR • Walk through facility where Radioactive Material is used or stored • Observe surroundings • Conduct confirmatory surveys • Observe security • Observe required postings • Take Photos (with permission)

  9. Inspections • CONDUCT INTERVIEWS • During Facility Tour • Radiation Workers • Non Radiation Workers in Area • Discuss general safety, training, length of employ, emergencies, spills, emergency contacts, thefts, security………..

  10. Inspections • REVIEW RECORDS • Receipt • Sources • Disposals • Leak Tests, Shutter Tests, Inventory • Service and Installation • Storage • Training • Annual Review • Organizational Chart • Emergencies • Losses or Thefts • Security

  11. Inspections • Purpose: • To ensure the health and safety of: • The Public • Radiation Workers • The Environment • When using radioactive materials

  12. Inspections • TOP 10 INSPECTION FINDINGS

  13. Inspections • #10 No Radiation Protection Program • Buyouts • Change in Ownership • Personnel Changes/Retirements • Bankruptcy • Abandonment

  14. Inspections • #9 Security • Unsecured Devices • Unsecured Storage • Unsecured Facilities

  15. Inspections • #8 Leak Testing • “Device Specific” • 6 month • 3 years • Records must be on file

  16. Inspections • #7 Physical Inventory • 6 months • Recorded for each device • “Eyes On” • Isotope • Serial Number • Manufacturer • Date • Name of person conducting inventory

  17. Inspections • #6 Shutter Testing • Device • Serial Number • Shutter Test • Pass Fail • Date • Name of person conducting shutter test

  18. Inspections • #5 Training • Authorized Training from Manufacturer or other training approved by Agency • Specific to Job/Device/Isotope • Awareness • Leak Testing/Shutter Testing/Inventory • Removal and Relocation

  19. Inspections • #4 Disposal Records • RAM Waste records must be kept for the lifetime of the licensee • Written documentation and disposal confirmation • Transferred or disposed to a licensee only

  20. Inspections • #3 Receipt & Installation Records • Must show receipt date • Must show approved installation (manufacturer) • Installed in accordance with Device Registry • Records must be complete • Must fit within requirements of the RAM License

  21. Inspections • #2 Loss, Thefts, Improper Disposals • Numbers Increasing b/c of economy • Plant shut downs • Bankruptcy • Lack of security • Disgruntled employees • “Metal Recyclers”

  22. Inspections • #1 Annual Program Review • .1603 Annual Radiation Protection Program Review • Program Specific • Must Conduct & Document • “Like your Taxes” • Most frequently cited violation across all licensees

  23. Inspections • Questions?

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