Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 36318a40-8941-4ccf-8898-197c33065a4b
Document Type: srp
Title: OPERATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML1007/ML100740544.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 12
Section ID: 12.5
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ed areas, in accordance with 10 CFR 20.1801 and 10 CFR 20.1906. 12.5-12 Revision 4 - May 2010 vii. One or more radiation protection stations, which may be used as locations for storage and issuance of portable radiation survey equipment, respiratory protective equipment, personnel monitoring equipment, and contamination control supplies. The equipment should be readily accessible, and the stations should be equipped to facilitate communication throughout the plant. viii. Training facilities for conducting general employee training, health physics technician hands-on practical factors exercises, and prework ALARA mockup training. ix. Radiation work control stations (and/or remote surveillance facilities) for overseeing work in high-radiation and very-high-radiation areas. H. Special shields and equipment include the following: i. Lead blankets ii. Remote tools and handling equipment iii. Portable ventilation equipment Acceptance will also be based on implementation of the guidance of RG 8.8 or the provision of acceptable alternatives. 3. Procedures Plans and procedures will be acceptable if they meet the criteria in 10 CFR 20.1101, 10 CFR 20.1601, and 10 CFR 20.1602 or Standard Technical Specification for access control; RGs 1.33, 1.8, 8.8, 8.10, 8.15, and 8.38; or proposed appropriate alternatives. There should be provision for a special control procedure to ensure that measures are implemented such that personnel cannot gain unauthorized or inadvertent access to a very-high-radiation area. The radiation work permit program should include data on radiation levels in the area, allowable working time, protective clothing and respiratory protective equipment, special tools, portable shielding, and special personnel monitoring devices. The description of operation, maintenance, repair, surveillance, and refueling procedures and methods used by the applicant should be reviewed to ensure that ORE will be ALARA and in accordance with RG 8.8. For major dose accumulating