1. Radiation Survey & Frisking
Radiological Safety and Response
RPT-243-PE-3
Radiation Survey & Frisking
RPT-243-PE-3 Radiation Survey - Frisking
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DOE: none
Duration: 2.5 hour
Material Resources Needed: Count Down ALARM Clock PPT; Access to Room 508 and 509; 1 copy of the Previous General Area Survey of 509 for each team; 1 copy of RWP-201X-243-3; 1 copy of Student Guide for each team; one RP Source-Term Profile Survey Map–Room 509 for each sub-team; one INSTRUCTOR GUIDE for RPT-243-PE-3; TEAM Dose Tracking Form; one copy of the Source-Term Profile Survey History for each team; at least 9 survey card and envelopes in a pouch and a “used” pouch for each of the tem survey points.
Equipment/Supplies: Overhead display for PowerPoint; Survey meter for each team; Frisker set-up at RCS exit; dosimetry and badge for each team member going into RCA;
Assessment/Evaluation: Performance tasks will be assessed here – cognitive objectives will be assessed in examination number 1. Formal performance assessment is completed at the conclusion of the course.
References Used in Development:
Basic Radiation Protection Technology, 5th edition, Gollnick; ISBN
Nuclides and Isotopes/Chart of the Nuclides, 16th edition, Baum, Knox, Miller; ASIN: B000BUNFS8

2. 4/19/2017
Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to (cont’d):
Perform a radiation survey and describe the performance of routine radiation surveys, including the frequency of surveys, instruments to be used, areas to be surveyed, survey techniques, and documentation of results.
Describe precautions and survey techniques for entering an area where radiation levels are unknown.
Demonstrate actions that should be taken if radiological conditions at the job site are significantly different from those shown on the RWP.

3. 4/19/2017
Learning Outcomes (cont’d) Upon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to (cont’d):
Explain actions to be taken if surveys show radiological conditions significantly different than expected, such as:
high contact dose rates,
high general area dose rates,
unexpected low dose rates,
high beta dose rates,
very high contamination levels,
very high airborne radioactivity, and
unexpected lack of airborne radioactivity.

4. 4/19/2017
Learning Outcomes (cont’d) Upon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to:
Demonstrate proper techniques for performing a contamination frisk of personnel and material.
Describe the in-progress radiological surveys to be performed under various radiological conditions, including radiation surveys, contamination surveys, and airborne radioactivity surveys.
Demonstrate the proper method for wearing dosimetry under various conditions, including determining the proper location of dosimetry.

5. 4/19/2017
Learning Outcomes (cont’d) Upon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to:
Read and re-zero self-reading dosimeters (pocket ion chambers, digital alarming dosimeter).
Discuss generic plant procedures for conducting pre-job briefings for radiological work, including:
when briefings are required,
the frequency of briefings for continuing jobs,
personnel required to attend briefings,
items to be discussed in briefings, and
the importance of resolving all questions in briefings.

6. 4/19/2017
Learning Outcomes (cont’d) Upon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to:
Discuss proper job coverage and radiological protection measures for high-exposure jobs and potential high-exposure jobs, such as the following: • steam generator maintenance (PWR) • reactor coolant pump seal replacement (PWR) • reactor water cleanup pump maintenance (BWR) • recirculation pump seal replacement (BWR) • reactor internal pump maintenance (ABWR) (content added)

7. 4/19/2017
Learning Outcomes (cont’d) Upon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to:
Discuss proper job coverage and radiological protection measures for high-exposure jobs and potential high-exposure jobs, such as the following: • control rod drive maintenance (BWR and ABWR) (content added) • diving operations • spent resin transfer operations • spent fuel movements • in-core detector maintenance • work in or around the spent fuel pool

8. 4/19/2017
Learning Outcomes (cont’d) Upon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to (cont’d):
Demonstrate the proper technique for performing a contamination frisk of personnel and material.
Demonstrate the proper use of the 3 part communication model including the use of the phonetic alphabet and numeric communication.
Demonstrate the proper use of the STAR acrostic to exercise self-checking.

9. Outline Explanation Mini-Lecture with Pre-Job Briefing
Section 1 – Radiation Survey
Section 2 – Frisking Personnel and Materials
Report Back with Mini-Lecture on Major Radiological Job Coverage
Use the PPT timer alarm. It will help keep you on track to ensure the PE can be completed. Time is critical in this exercise. It also permits the illustration of time pressure on task performance. However, ensure you stress that time pressure should never take priority over doing the job safely.

10. Explanation
The same team assignments made in PE-1 will continue into this PE.
The teams will be sub-divided into two person sub-teams.
This PE has two sections.
The first section involves the teams performing a set of radiations surveys in the RCA .
The second section will involves the teams demonstrating the proper frisking of personnel and material.
Because all RPT Lab periods are limited to 18 students, for a full lab period, you should have a maximum of 4 – 4 person teams and 1 – 2 person team.

11. Explanation
The teams will be held accountable for the use of proper three-part communication and human performance tools during the PE.
The exercise will start with a mini-lecture on pre-job briefings and will include a pre-job briefing for the scenario.
At the conclusion of the practical portion, a mini-lecture will be given on major radiological job coverage.

12. Pre-Job Briefings

13. Pre-Job Briefings
Pre-job briefings (PJB) are not unique to nuclear facilities.
Military
Medical
Industrial maintenance
At some level, a PJB should be done prior to starting any task.
Plant procedures dictate the specific requirements and when a pre-job briefing is required.
Typically a formal PJB is required when there is a reasonable chance of personnel injury or damage to plant equipment.

14. Pre-Job Briefings What should be discussed in a PJB?
Industrial safety concerns and steps to mitigate
Work procedure steps including critical steps
Radiological control requirements and critical points for radiological controls.
Means for commuincation
The point of contact (POC) for each involved group
The lead person for the task
The stop work order
Ask the question “Why are PJBs helpful – what are the benfits?”
Some expected responses should be :
Successful completion of the task with minimal dose, control of contamination, no personal injuries
Ensures communnication of the RWP requirements
Ensures communication of the procedural steps
Ensures communication of known safety issues and precautions to mitigate them
Allows questions to be asked and answered in a safe environment

15. Scenario PJB
Your team has been assigned the task of performing a Source-Term Profile Survey inside the RCA.
There are no industrial safety issues known to exist at this time.
There are ten standard Source-Term Profile Survey Points.
The team will be split into two person sub-teams to facilitate completion of the task. Each member of the sub-team will survey at least two of the survey points. All points must be surveyed.
At each of the points, three dose rate measurements are measured and recorded.
If not already done – at this point distribute the Student Guide, dosimetry, previous Source-Term Profile Survey, a copy of the RWP and any other material needed for the PE to each team.
The main team should split into sub-teams.

16. Scenario PJB The three dose rate measurements are taken: on contact,
at 12 inches from the contact reading, and
at waist level at the general location.
The value of the readings to be recorded is found on a card in an envelope contained in a pouch at the point.
After recording the data, return the card to the envelope and then deposit it in the “used” pouch.
The area containing the survey points may be inside of a Radiation Area, High Radiation Area, or Contaminated Area.
Someone should ask about the third reading – the waist level at the “general location”.
If they do –the answer is there are instructions on the survey point tag that tells where the waist level GA is taken.
If they don’t do not offer the clarification. It may be used as a teaching point at the end.

17. Scenario PJB
The team members are to adhere to all RWP requirements and posting.
The team members are to perform the task in a manner in which dose is equalized between the team members.
The teams are to adhere to the instructions given in the Student Guide.
Questions

18. Section 1 Radiation Survey

19. Instructions
Timed
Follow the Student Guide as a procedure.

20. Section 2 Frisking

21. Scenario Set-Up
Having finished the task of performing the Source-Term Profile Survey you are exiting the RCA.
Survey the paperwork , instruments, and yourself with a frisker observing the standard frisking technique.

22. Instructions The section is timed.
Follow the Student Guide as your procedure.
Upon completion, report as directed by the Instructor to complete the mini-lecture.

23. Major Radiological Job Coverage

24. Major RP Coverage
There are several jobs which, by their nature, have a high potential for excessive radiation dose in a short period of time, loss of control of radioactive material, or spread of contamination.
steam generator maintenance (PWR)
reactor coolant pump seal replacement (PWR)
reactor water cleanup pump maintenance (BWR)
recirculation pump seal replacement (BWR)
reactor internal pump maintenance (ABWR)

25. Major RP Coverage control rod drive maintenance (BWR and ABWR)
diving operations
spent resin transfer operations
spent fuel movements
in-core detector maintenance
work in or around the spent fuel pool
Each of these is unique because of the nature of the component or system involved.
In some cases the worker is actually inside of the source (steam generator, diving operations)
In some, lethal doses could be received (spent fuel)

26. Major RP Coverage
One thing they have in common that we will address here is that each of these all require continuous RPT coverage.
That means that an qualified RP Technician (typically a senior RPT) equipped with a radiation survey meter must have visual and auditory contact with the workers at all times.
Because it is critical to maintain doses to the RPTs ALARA, the continuous coverage requirements are often satisifed through the use of video, radio communications, and telemetric radiation devices piped into a central location.

27. Major RP Coverage
The technican will often times perform a local radiation survey and ensure that the telemetric devices are in agreement prior to and perodically during the activity.
It is the responsibility of the RPT to control the workers activities to the exent that their dose is maintained ALARA, that the radioactive material is controlled properly, and loose surface and airborne contamination is controlled.

28. Major RP Coverage
If the workers’ actions will result in an unsafe condition to exist, the RPT has the responsibility and authority to stop the work activity.
In the event that is done, personnel will be directed to leave the area and the apporpriate supervison will be notified.

29. What Are Your Questions ?