Document: NUREG-0800
Document ID: 45af6b56-d986-4eee-88d4-283b99c8b243
Document Type: srp
Title: OPERATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAM
Source: NUREG-0800
Source URL: https://www.nrc.gov/docs/ML0707/ML070720017.pdf
Revision Date: 2023-06
Chapter: 12
Section ID: 12.5
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es additional detail and clarification of requirements, and with the provisions of Regulatory Guide 8.8. 12.5-19 Revision 3 - March 2007 Equipment to be used for radiation protection purposes includes portable radiation survey instruments, personnel monitoring equipment, fixed and portable area and airborne radioactivity monitors, laboratory equipment, air samplers, respiratory protective equipment, and protective clothing. The number and types of equipment to be used are adequate, meet the criteria of Revision 3 of Regulatory Guide 1.97, and provide reasonable assurance that the applicant will be able to maintain occupational exposures ALARA. All permanent and temporary plant personnel will be assigned [beta-gamma thermoluminescent dosimeter badges or film badges to be worn in restricted areas at all times.] A processor accredited under NVLAP will process these badges as appropriate. All personnel assigned [dosimeter or film badges] also must wear [direct or indirect] reading dosimeters when entering radiologically controlled areas. The readings from these dosimeters will be used to keep a running total of an individual’s dose before TLD or film badge processing. Plant visitors wear self-reading dosimeters or are escorted by an individual wearing such personnel dosimetry devices. Appropriate caution signs, labels, and signals will be provided in accordance with 10 CFR 20.1601, 10 CFR 20.1602, 10 CFR 20.1901, 10 CFR 20.1902, 10 CFR 20.1903, 10 CFR 20.1904, and 10 CFR 20.1905. Neutron film badges, neutron dosimeters, and alarm dosimeters will also be provided for personnel when necessary. Whole body counts of all plant personnel will be conducted on a scheduled basis, and other bioassays will be provided when deemed necessary by the [radiation protection manager], in accordance with 10 CFR 20.1201, 10 CFR 20.1202, 10 CFR 20.1203, 10 CFR 20.1204, 10 CFR 20.1207, and 10 CFR 20.1208. Records of surveys, personnel monitoring, and bioassays will be maintained in