ML19273B518
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| Issue date: | 01/22/1979 |
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UNIVERSAL TESTING, INC.
PROCEDURE NO UTC-0A-5 1-22-79 I
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SUBJECT:
Quality control Program in M N M/ -
Accordance with Title 10, Part 71 APPROVED BY Appendix E.
1.
Purpose:
To Have a QA Program to comply with the NRC Rules and Regulations 10 CFR Part 71, Appendix E.
2.
Organization:
2.1 The Company Radiation Safety Officer shall oversee this program and verify that it is being followed when Universal Testing Inc. is shipping radioactive sources.
The Radiation Safety Officer is responsible to the manager.
2.2 Universal Testing Inc. has a U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Com-mission license number, 43-11213-02 authorizing them to use, transport and ship radice:tive Iridium 192 sources in the performance of Induscrial Radiography.
Copy of License is enclosed.
2.2.1 Universal Testing Inc. uses, transports and ships Radioactive Sources in containers authorized by the U.S.
Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
These devices have met the D.O.T.
Regulation as submitted by their manufacturer.
3.
Quality Assurance Program:
3.1 The Quality Assurance Program will be the procedures follow-ed by Universal Testing, Inc. technicians, radiographers, and Radiation Safety Officers when they are shipping or re-ceiving a radioactive source.
3.2 All shipping containers used in shipping Universal Testing, Inc., sources will be only those which are listed on our license as approved by the licensing division of the U.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Only the following containers will be used to ship radioactive sources by Universal Testing Inc. employees.
These containers being a Gamma Industries.
3.2.1 Gamma Century exposure device, C-10 source changer shipping container and their P1 Pipeliner exposure device.
3.2.2 The Gulf Nuclear Model 20V exposure device and their U110A Sour _e changer shipping container.
3.2.3 The Budd Company Model 20A exposure device.
3.3 The following program will be followed by all Assistant Radiographers, Radiographers and the Radiation Safety Officer when they are transporting, preparing for shipment and shipp-ing Radioactive sources for Universal Testing, Inc.
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Audits:
4.1 All documents and shipping and receiving forms will be kept on file for five years.
These forms will be checked quarterly by the manager for accuracy and compliance.
All discrepancies will be corrected and the individual per-forming the task incorrectly will be re-instructed in the proper way to ship and receive sources and filling out the paper work.
4.1.1 Any changes or additions to this QA Program will be added as revisions and each revision will be documented.
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369 WEST GREGSON AVE.. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84115. TEL. 487 0801 ORGANIZATI0t!AL STEL:TURE PRESIEENT E
!!elvin S.
Mullikin MANAGER Also acting as Radiation Prctection Officer and Radio-grapher.
ltr. !!ullikin will be responsible for making a spot cneck of the records and required reports for completion and compliance with the NPC regulations.
He will also see to the following duties:
1.
Maintain a personnel monitoring program.
1.1 Handle emergency situations.
When an individual's dosimeter goes off scale, the Radiation Protection Officer shall send that film badge in to R.
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La.ndauer Jr. Company for immediate processing.
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will then recharge the dosimeter and leave it in an area which is free of any type of radiation for a period of approximately one hour.
After this time lapse, recheck the dosimeter.
If it is again dis-charged, totally or partially, in all probability, the individual has not been exposed to an overdose of radiation.
This would indicate that the dosimeter is prehable faulty.
He will then determine if the indivicaal may return to the radiation area with a new film badge and desimeter.
2.
t!aintain control of procurement and disposal of licensed sources.
3.
I!aintain adequate storage facilities.
4 Instruct the training pragram.
5.
Serve as the licensee's liaison officer with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission on license matters.
6.
Examine and determine competance of radiographic personnel.
7.
Develope and maintain up-to-date operating and emergency precedures.
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Conduct quarterly inventories and check utilizaticn pg loS3.
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t.stablish and maintain the internal inspection system.
10.
"aintain adequate radiation survey instruments.
11.
Maintain survey instrument calibration program.
12.
Calibrate survev meters using the attached operating procelure, M-I Onoratinc Instructions for Gamma Survev Instrument Calltration - ?.cdel b4-7b4 13.
Maintain exposure devices, radiography facilities and associated equipment.
14 Oversee source replacement and source tagging operations.
15.
The radiation protection officer will review all film badge reports received for any high or unusual results.
The individual involved will be informed of any high or unusual results.
16.
The radiation protection officer will be responsible for the maintenance of a complete file on all film badge results received.
The yearly results will be maintained on form NRC-4 for each person assigned a film badge.
17.
The radiation protection officer will see that the term-inated imployee receives his radiation record and that the proper reports are sent to the NRC in Washington per 10 CFR Part 20.40 and 20.408 18.
The radiation protection officer will use Gulf Nuclear LTM-1 leak test kits on all leak tests.
These leak test kits will be sent to Gulf Nuclear for testing.
19.
Leak test reports will be filed in the leak test result book.
RADIATION PROTECTION CFFICER5 QUARTERLY INSPECTIONS AND MAINTEU U.'E PRCGRAM 1.
The periodic inspection form and the quarterly inventory report forms will be filled out during this inspection and maintenance.
2.
Arranger nts will be made for the repair or replacement of all worn parts or broken parts immediately after this inspection.
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The Gamma Centurys, Budd "odel 20A and Gulf Huclear 20" Source Cameras will be inspectod fcr proper radiation f
warning signs affixod.
Carrying handles will b2 inspected for torn areas.
Two wheel sourco camera transporting dollies will be inspected for free and easy moving.
Axil bearing should be oiled and source camera mounting bolts tightened.
B.
If the camera has a scurce ccntained within it, transfer source into the C-10 cr U-110A source changer.
With the source removed, attach a rag to the end of the drive cable.
Spray acetene on the rag and pull the rag through the camera "S"
tube.
If necossary, repeat pulling the rag through until the tube is clean.
C.
Inspect the locking mechanism by operating with the key.
Oil lock mechanism.
With locking mechanism locked, pull the source cable and push the source cable to assure that the lock is holding the source in place.
D.
With the Cameras unlocked, pull the source cable to see if the safety mechanism keeps the source from pulling out the locking end of the camera.
CAUTION!
BE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT PULL THE SOURCE OUT OF THE CAMERA.
Use a calibrated survey meter with all inspections to assure that the sources are maintained in a safe position inside the cameras or source changers.
b E.
Using the Gamma Industries drawing with the source cable disconnect and drive cable disconnect dimentions, measure the castings and compare the measurements with the draw-ing dimensions.
If these dimensions are more than.020 out, the casting will be replaced.
A close visual inspection will be made, looking for excessive worn areas, cracks, or bends.
These castings will also be inspected with Dye Penetrant material to make sure there are no cracks in them.
F.
Inspect the drive cable tube connection fcr damaged threada Inspect the source guide tube attachment nipple on the c a me r -
for cracking at the camera surface and inspect the locking groove for worn flat spots.
Shake camera housing to assure that the shielding is tight.
Pipeliner Camera Inspection and Maintenance, a.
The Gamma Pipeliner Camera will be inspected for proper source tag of source contained and for proper radiation warning signs affixed.
The dust c'? will be inspected for proper fit and camera shaken to assure shielding in-side housing is secure.
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Inspec* locking mechan;r ror i rra; e and cpor3'o leck with ke'.
!!a k e sure lect:ing mecnanism operates fr H v f
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Place exposura per+ fla
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Unlock camera.
Rotate knurled knob 190',
survey area to mai:e sure cource was expos d.
Inspect the rod indicator to as ure it operates properly and saa exposed alon;; with tne source.
'! hen using a rer. ate control on tb-Pipeliner, irsp"ct d.
both ends for damage and th-n attach it to the tnurled knob and operate pipeliner camara again by turnine the knurled k:ncb 180' to expose the source and ue
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survey meter to check if the scurce is exposed pr verly.
Inspect the red indicator to be sure it is exposed.
4 This completes the inspection of all the types of exposure devices used by Univarsal Testing Inc.
If items inspected are found not functioning properly, they will be corrected i.mme d i a t e ly.
If the Padiation Protection Officer is unable to correct these items not operating properly, the camer1 will be sent to the manufacturer for repairs.
PROCEDUFES FOR THE PADIATICIJ PROTECTIO ! 0FFICER TO FOLLOW WHE:1 A SOURCE HAS BEE!J LOST DURIllG SHIPMEIIT.
p 1.
Obtain all information of the last known location of the source.
2.
!Jotify the shipping agent of the lost source.
3.
Ilotify the ?lRC by telephone of the lost source conminer and scurce.
PROCEDURES FOP. THE RADIATIOi! PROTECTION OFFICER TO FOLLO 'l UHE:1 A RADIO-GRAPHER OR I!!DIVIDUAL HAS RECEIH OR SUSPECTED O!' RECEIVII;G A!!
OVER EXPOSURE OF RADIATIO!I.
1.
Obtain a verbal statement frem the radiograpter who uas oper-ating the source, a.
Radiographer will be required to submit
.t written otate-ment in five (5) days.
2.
Take down the names and titles of those exposed.
3.
Reinact the exposing situation and take mea:.uremen ts cf uhe distance parts of the body were away from the source.
4.
Calculate the estimated exposures received
.y the ind iv id ual er individuals to those parts of the body aid or whole bcdy expcsure.
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Send in the individuals film cadge for prccessing.
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Notify the NPC Pegion 1 of the inci!:nt by telephone within 24 hours2.777778e-4 days <br />0.00667 hours <br />3.968254e-5 weeks <br />9.132e-6 months <br /> of exposure.
RADIOGFAPHERS:
Radiographers will be responsible for the follcwing dutica.
1.
They must read and understand the NPC Regulations, and also the Operating and Emergency Procedures for Universal Testing Company.
2.
They must follow the Operating and Emergency Procedures of Universal Testing Company.
3.
They mus t kncw and comply with all the requirements for handling sealed sources required by the NRC.
4 They will operate the sealed sources and take the surveys, and make source changes.
ASSISTANT RADIOGRAFHERS:
The assistant radiographers will know and be responsible for the following duties:
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They must read and understand the NRC Regulations and also the Operating and Emergency Procedures for Universal Testing Company.
2.
They must follow the Operating and Emergency Procedures of Universal Testing Company.
3.
They will onerate the sealed source equipment and make proper exposures, along with tal:ing survcys under the direction and assistance of the radiographer.
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.P E R IC D IC INSPECTIC:1 FCRM DATE Accept-
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Remarks Sealed Scurces:
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Type Lccation Physical conditicn of 2
isotcpe safe & handling equipment 3
Leak Test b
4 survey Instruments Cond-ition, Calibration, etc.
5 Personnel Monitoring equip. records, etc.
6 Review present carety procedures & instruction Review AEC License 7
e Review Utilication Log Radiation Survey Charts n
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Scurce Cable Disconnect 10 Control Cable Dicconnect Dimentional Check Centrol Drive Cable 11 Cleaned & Lubricated
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369 WEST GREGSON AVE.. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84115 e TEL. 487-0801 QUAETERLY I:l'/E:lTORY DEFO RT Inventory Date 1.
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369 WEST GREGSON AVE.. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84115. TEL. 487 0801 ATTACHME:IT A I.
RadicFraphers Operating Procedure Fcr Field Sites:
A.
This Procedure will be followed by all Radiographers and Radiographer's Assistants when assigned a Radiography job at a field site.
B.
For all X-Ray jobs lasting only one day at a temporary job site, this procedure, Attachment A, will be followed.
C.
For all n'-Ray Jobs lasting more than two days, this pro-cedure will be followed for the first day and attachment B will be followed the remaining work days.
1.
Radiographer and Radiographer's Assistants ( if any )
will take their film badge and dosimeter from the film badge rack located in the film viewing and storage room.
2.
Charge dosimeter on the charger to read zero, c as close to zero as possible, but no higher than J mr.
3.
Take survey meter, work sheet, and equipment inspec-tien sheet from the Foremans office.
4 Unlock source storage room.
5.
Set survey meter on the highest scale, O to 1000 nr, and make the source survey of camera located in the source storage room.
Adjust scale to obtain exact mr reading.
Take the survey reading 6 inches away from surface of the camera.
6.
If the reading is higher than 50 mr at 6 inches, notify the Radiation Protection Officer.
7.
Fill in the information required on the work shee' form, such as dosimeter reading, scurce survey read-ing, job site Itcation, and customer, etc.
8.
Radiographer will then make the inspection af equip-ment using the equipment inspection sheet check off
[Eh list, and following the inspection-maintenance prc-cedure, Attachment E.
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Place source camera nro transporting box ar ontain-er ~arked with a triangular radioactive quan*i', ar !
h s t r e n;; t h label.
Load source cam-r end equipmont into transporting vehicle.
Secure source, survo, meter, and other equipment so it will not bounce around in transit.
10.
Survey the four sides of tho transporting vehicle and the passengers compartment and record the reading en the work sheet.
The portable dark room or transport-ing vehicle is the tempcrary source storage room.
11.
The surface of the vehic 3 or passenger ccmpar* ment will not have a reading i more than 2 mr per hour.
Use shielding where necessary to lower the surface reading to 2 or per hour.
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Place the proper Radicactive Signs on the cutside surface of the vehicle.
If you are transpcrting a Class III Source then post the D.O.T. Triangle Radicactive Sign.
If you are transporting a Class I or IT Radioactive Source no signs are required en the outside of the vehicle, but you must have a Eadiocctive Itaterial sign with type and quantity of source on the storage container.
13.
The storage cabinet or transporting container inside
(""h the vehicle and the back door of the dark room shall have the radiation caution symbol and the words
" Caution Padioactive Material" posted on them.
14 When all equipment is loaded, using check list as a guide, you will notify the customer that you are leav-ing and will arrive at the job site within a specified time.
15.
Proceed to field job site.
A Fadiographer or Radio-grapher's Assistant must ride in the source transport-ing vehicle.
15.
Upon arrival at the job site, locate the person in charge of the job site and find out where the work is located.
17.
After locating the work, telephone the Radiation Pre-tecticn Officer and tel) him you have arrived at the job site.
If the Radiat on Protection Officor is not
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in the office or shop, leave word with the secretar; that you have arrived at the job site.
18.
If you are traveling to an out of tcwn jet and /cu arrive in the town where the job is and it is af er 4 on Officer office hours, notify the Radiation Prctect A - -.
Ls : achnent A can'. mued) at hic homa.
His talephone number is 1-801-266-(*5 u:ec.
l '3.
'eturn to the work araa and nctify all persennel (if any) in the work are-t that :/c u will be doine radicgraphy in this area and to honce your restricted areas marked by barrier tape or ropes, signs and
(.' hen using) flashing red lights.
20.
Establish and pcs: restricted area and high radiation areas as folloun.
21.
High F Jiation Areas are thesa areas which contain radiation levels such that a person continuously present in the area could receive an exposure in ex-cess of 100 ?!Illirem in any one hour.
22.
Post the 100 mr per hour isodose line with signs bear-ing the radiation caution symbol and the words,
" Caution Hirh Radiation Araa."
21.
Fu tion areas or restricted areas, are those at2as i
which contain radiation levels such that a person if continuously present in the area could receive an ex-posure in excess of 2 '4illirem in any one hour.
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24 Post the 2 mr/hr isodose line with barrier tape or rope and the signs bearing the radiation caution symbol and the words" Caution Radiation Area," or " Caution X-Ray Keep Out."
2;.
Survey source camera inside vehicle and then remove camera and equipment from vehicle.
26.
Position source cable end at exposure site, using jigs or other attachmants.
Straighten source cables.
27.
Position and straighten control cable placing hand-crank as far as possible from the exposure site.
28.
Remove plug from behind lock box keeping device locked.
29.
Jcin ccntrol cable to connection on small source pig-tail by runnirg the source cable out at Jeast 6"
and bringing the two connections together at right angles.
The connections should ' cork freely, if not, they should be taken in for correction or repair.
30.
Thread control cable adapter into position in lock box.
31.
Remove plug and cable from the fitting on the face of the p
head shield and snan the flexible source tute into place.
Adjust source tube to desired exposure location.
32.
If T.aking directional exposure instead of 360 expssures, attach to the nipple end of source tube the Tungston Collimator for shielding.
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P" CAOIATIOI LEVELS FOP IRIDIt!M IU Exposure Time in Distance From MF per Any 60 Consecutive Ferimeter of hour tiinutes Area Level 20 curies strength:
60 minutes 175 feet 2
30 minutes 125 feet 5
10 minutes 75 feet 12 5 minutes 50 feet 24 1 minute 30 feet 120 30 curies ':trength:
60 m.nutes 300 feet 2
30 minutes 200 feet 5
10 minutes 120 feet 12 5 minutes 85 feet 24 1 minute 40 fcet 120 O
50 curies strength:
60 minutes 390 feet 2
30 minutes 250 feet 5
10 minutes 160 feet 12 5 minutes 85 feet 24 1 minute 40 feet 120 75 curies strength:
60 minutes 508 feet 2
30 minutes 380 feet 5
10 minutes 200 feet 12 5 minutes 150 feet 24 1 minute 60 feet 120 100 curies strer--S:
60 minutes 550 feet 2
30 minutes 385 feet 5
10 minutes 225 feet 12 5 minutes 160 feet 24 1 minute 80 feet 120
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This chart w_Il give you a clcse reference of where te place your barriers for the 2 mr Isodese line, when setting up p
your barriers before you begin to make axposures.
THIS CHAPT IS FOR REFERE!CE A!!D A GUIDE OIILY' A-o
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Prepare all required information to go on the film in 1 ad letters, Se* up surface with required penetramater and informaticn.
Flace f\\
film behind subject.
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Unlock device with key provided for camera.
Turn handle clockwise until it stops.
Do !iOT FO?rF HA :DLE!
Source is now exposed.
37 Survey %e cerimeter of the restricted area to assu:m that racia-tion levels do not exceed 2 mr/hr and record the result-on your
'ac r; sheet.
39.
Post yourself behind some shielding or retreat a safe distance frem source.
39.
Maintain continucus surveillance over the restricted area, keaoine all ner,one unauthorised from entering.
A.
If a non-monitored person is expcsed to excessive radiation, follow precedures in paragraph III of Attachment C.
40.
After the exposure time has elapsed, return source to device by turning control cable handle counter-clockwise, until it stops.
A.
If you are unable to return the source to its safe position
[*h infide the carera because of a broken cable, smashed scurce tube er for other reasons,an emergency situation would exist.
If this occurs follow the emergency procedures in Attachment C of Paragraph II.d.
41.
Use survey meter to check device and source cable for return of the source to safe position.
Care should be taken to assure that source is in the shielded position in the camera and not behind some temporary barrier.
With the source in the shielded position radiation levels at the surface of the device could vary from 10 mr per hcur to 200 mr per hour.
"ero radiation level coul-l indi-cate that the source did not return to the safe position, and an emergency situation would exist.
If this occurs follow the emer-gency precedures in Attachment C, Paragraph II.d.
42.
Lock device 43.
Fenove, film.
44 Msve source cable to next exposure area and repeat the instruction, from 34 to 43.
A 45.
Periodically during radiography operations, chect your dosimeter reading.
This will help tc determine if jeu are placing jourself tehind adequate shielding.
If your dosimeter is off scale, f
tarediately torm.inate crorations and ne ify.'t.
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'!ulli.in at his slfice.
He t'il_ give you further instruction on job completion securing equipment and returning to the office.
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'46.
A written statement to the Fadiarion Protaction 0f1 a r will be made if you have received 50 mr or moro in an ene da,.
This report will include the reasons why, and orking conditiens.
47.
After ccmpieteing all exposures required at the job site er far the normal working hours, mako a survey of the camera with the survey meter to assure that the source is in the safe positions inside the camera.
48.
Lock device.
49.
Snap scurce cable frcm face of head shield.
50.
Replace plug into opening in face of head shield.
51.
Unthread control cable adapter.
'52.
Disconnect small source pigtail frcm centrol cable.
53.
Peplace plug _nto fitting directly behind the lock box.
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. Return device to safe storage area in auto.
55.
Lock storage area.
56.
If source cannot b e returned to locked storage area or otherwise physically secured, assign a radiographer or his assistant to (8%j establish safe area around device and to keep unauthoriced persons from the area.
57.
Till in completely the work sheet requirements.
58.
After you have loaded your equipment into the transporting vehicle, notify the individual in charge at the job site that you are finished with ycur radiography.
59.
Then notify the Fadiation Protection Officer at the home office that you a'e on your way back to the shop.
If the Radiation Pro-r tection Officer is not in the office, then notify the secretarv.
If your departure is after normal working hours, notify Mr. Mullikin at his home.
His number is 1-801-266-4166.
60.
Proceed back to *he shop.
'61.
If you have an automobile accident, folicw the instructions of Section V in Attachment C-Emergency Procedures.
62.
Unload your equipment and source and pl1~ into the shop
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Survey camera to make sure the source is inside the camera.
63.
Fead dosimeter and rec;rd reading on work sheet and on the mcnit-cring report - daily radiation form located in the film viewing rcom.
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64 Peturn film badge and dosimeter to s t o r a ce? rack in film l.ing room.
65.
Place completed paper iork, work sheets, and inspection sheets in the Shop Foreman's "Ii" basket in the shop orrice.
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369 WEST GREGSON AVE.. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84115. TEL. 487-0801 ATTACH!!ENT D LEAK TEST AND TnURCE CHA'IGES A.
Sealed sources that are kept six months or longer will be lipe tested by a radiographer or the F1diation Protection Officer.
The wipe test will be made using a Gulf Iluclear 11cde! LTK-1 Leak Test Kit, or a cotton swab with a decontaminating s o l ti t i o n.
The leak test will be shipped to Gulf Nuclear.
B.
Only radiographers shall perform leak tests and source changes.
This will be done in accordance with Sections D and E.
Assistant Padiographers will assist with this operation only.
C.
A survey of the shipping container when it is received from the source shipper, will be made at the freight pick up dock.
This could be at the Air Freight Peck or Truck Lines Dock.
A reading will be taken at three feet and at the surface of the shipping container.
These readings will be recorded on the UTI form Shipments of Incoming / Outgoing Source Inspection Form.
If you obtain a reading or over 200 mr at the surrace, notity the Fidi-ation Protection Officer for instructions.
D.
All source changing equipment shall be inspected for damage be-fore a source change is made.
Visual damage or suspected damag" will be' reported to the Radiation Trotection Officer.
Ilo cource change will be made until the Padiation Officer has inspected the damage and authorised the source change.
E.
Dotalled Instructions for !!akinc Source Chances Usinc a Gamma Industries C-10 Scurce Changer:
1.
Always have properly operating survey meter at hand when changing sources.
2.
Survey container with meter.
Surface reading should not exceed 200 mr per hour.
3.
Unlock locking device on empty side of source changer and remove plug.
4 Connect the short exposure tuba providei to the empty source hole with the other end attached to your camera.
f 5.
Crank source from ycur camera into : hipping container.
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6.
Survey.
7.
Disconnect source tube from chipp;nc ccntainer.
S.
Disconnect piguil frca the control cable.
9.
Replace plug and lock.
10.
Unlock new source side.
11.
Connect control cable to pigtail.
12.
Screw source tube into ccupling of container.
13.
Standing as far away from the source as possible, retract the control cable which will pull source out of shipping container and into the camera.
14 Survey.
15.
Disconnect control cable from pigtail.
16.
Unscrew the source tube from your camera and from the shipping container.
17.
Survey shipping container. Ilotify the Radiation Protection Officer if radiation levels exceed 200 mr per hour at one surface or 50 mr per hour at 6".
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Detailed Instructions for flaking Sourco Channes Using Gulf Nuclear Model U-110 A Source Changer and U-110C bource Changer:
1.
Always have properly operating survey meter at hand when changing sources.
2.
Survey container surface for high radiation.
The surface read-ing should not exceed 200 mr per hour.
3.
Set up the radiographic camera for normal operations b ', con-necting control cable to source pigtail and source changer source tube to camera.
Attach end of source changer tube to empty side of sourca changer.
4 Standing as far away as possible from the camera and source changer, crank source into the source changer.
5.
Previous operation should be monitored very carefully, check camera changer tube and source changer to see that radiation levels are all within safet/ limits.
6.
Unscrew coupling connecting changer tube tc source changer.
Connector of spent source should protrude 1/8" from pcrt.
7.
Disconnect the source from the drive cable.
_O a.
Install source retainer plug and lock source changer.
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Instructions for Installine New Source in Radiography Cameras.
1.
Unscrew brass cap over port with new source.
Check end of connector.
It should protrude about 1/8" beyond port.
2.
Fosition radiography camera with drive cable protruding about u 1/2" beyond end of changer tube.
Avoid kinL.
Tube should be laid out as straight as possible.
Install adapter on end of source tube.
3.
Connect new source cable to drive cable.
Be careful not to pull new source further than 1" out of source changer.
4 Screw coupling at end of changer tube tightly into source changer.
5.
Standing as far away as possible from the camera and cource changer, pick up reel and crank source quickly into camera.
After transfer, the operator should immediately monitor the camera, the change tube and the source changer to double check that the operations have been completed safely.
6.
After monitoring has demonstrated that everything is in order, the changer tube should be unscrewed from the source changer and Camera.
7.
Replace changer tube in changer under lid.
Replace cap on empty port in source changer.
fI 8.
Penove metal source identification plate from cource changer and fasten to camera.
9.
Survey shipping container.
Notify the Padiation Prctection Officer if radiation level exceeds 200 mr per hour at the surface or 10 mr per hour at 1 meter.
F.
Detailed Instructions for Making Scurce Changes on the Gamma Industries Pipeliner Camera Model P-1.
The Gamma Industries Pipeliner will be shipped back to Gamma Industries at 2255 Ted Dunham Avenue, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821, or to Gulf Nuclear at their Houston, Texas cr Los Angeles office for all sourca changes.
UNIVERSAL TESTI:!G will not make a so tree change on these units.
G.
Detailed Instructions for Shinoing Ecurces to Jobs and Old Sources Back to Sucoliers in Their Source Changer.
1.
Place source camera or changer in the supplies shipping drum.
2.
Put the decay curve inside drum along with source changer tube and then seal lid on drum with wire seal.
mq 3.
Survey shipping certainor at the sur' ace and at there Record this reading on the UTI Shipments of Incoming /Out-going Scurce Inspection Form.
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4 Make out two Level II or III Radioactive Labels.
Pecord the number of curies and ccn'ents on those two labels and pasta them on either sido or toe shipping container.
f 5.
Paste the addressed label to the top of the shipping con-A tainer.
6.
Have a carriers Bill of Lading made cut and call the carrier for pick up or deliver the source shipping container to the carrier's dock.
7.
Make out three copies of the Shipper's Certifica~ ion for Radioactive Materials.
Two are attached to the carrier's Bill of Lading and one is attached to a copy of the Eill of Lading and the Source Shipping Inspection Form.
8.
File a copy of the UTI Scurce Inspection Form, the carrier's Bill of Lading, and the Shipper's Certification for Eadic-active Materials in the source shipping record file.
H.
Detailed Instruction ter Making a Leak Test Using Gulf Nuclear LTn-1 Leak Test Kit or a Cotton Swab with Decontaminate for Leak Test:
1.
With the capsule in the safe position in the camera, remove the safety plug and cable from source exit tube.
2.
Dissolve the detergent in the packet in a small amount of water.
3.
Remove the swab from the plastic container on the left and dip it into the water solution and proceed to wipe the source container inside the S tube exit port.
Replace the swab in the plastic container from which it was removed.
4 Pemove the dry swab from the plastic container on the right and repeat the wipe process.
DO NOT dip tais swab in the detergent.
Replace this swab in the plastic container trom whicn it was removed in the kit.
P 5.
After wiping the tube, replace the safety plug and cable in the camera.
Survey the swab just used.
If you get a reading, report this to the Radiation Protection Officer when you deliver the wipe test to him.
6.
Fill in tre source serial number and camera serial number on the Leak Test Packet Cover and give it to the Padiation Protection Officer.
I.
Instructions for Making the Leak Test on the Gamma Industries Pipeliner Camera:
1.
Take a calibrated survey meter and cet it 90 from the Pipe-liner Camera.
4 2.
With Pipeliner exposure port facing the lead shielded wall, unlcck and remove dust cap.
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Take all necessary steps to assure that all subsequent shipments of radiographic sources are made safely.
These steps below should provide assurance that they were shipped safely:
Yes No 1.
Is shipping containers used authorized by our license?
2.
Was the step-by-step instructions issue by the manufacturer of the container followed in detail and in the sequence presented?
3 The source is secur'ly locked in the fully shielded position as confirmed by carefully performed and recorded radiation surveys.
4 Radiation level at surface of container mr.
5 Radiation level at 3 feet from container nr.
6.
Has the package labeling and accompanying shipping papers been properly completed?
Performed Ey_
Signature Date
PART 9 - SHIPP ING DCCUMENTS (Continued) 3.
Special Form of Shipper's Certificate for Radioactive Materials SHIPPER 'S CERTIFICATICN FCR RADICACTIVE MATERIALS (to be completed in duplicate)
This is to certify that the contents of this consignment are properly described ty name and are packed, marked and labeled and are in proper condition for carriage by air acccrding to all applicable carrier and governmental regulaticns. (For international shipments add "and to the LiTA Restricted Articles Regulations".)
This consignment is within the limitations crescribed for passenger / cargo (cross out one) carrying aircraft.
Name and address of Shipper or his authorized acent............
Date.............................
(Signature)
The following information may be included here for each package of the consignment if not, it must be given in other shipping documents.
NATURE A!!D Ci?ANTITY CF CCf! TENT PACKAGE TRAf1 SPORT h A D IONUC LIDE GRCtIP FORM ACT IV ITY CATEFCRY INDEX TYPE r.AME CF GRCUP E ITHER CHEM-NUMBER CF I WHITE FOR INDUSTRIA P R It!CIPA L NUMBERS ICAL FORM PLUS CURIES CR OR II YE LLCW OR TYPE A RADIOACTIVE OF GROUPS GAS /LIGUID/
MILLIAS YE LLOW LA BEL CR TYPE E CCNTEf1T I TO VII SCLID OR S P EC IFIE D CR III CATEGORY S PEC IAL YE LLOW CNLY E NC APSU LAT IC N LA BE L ADDITICNAL If1FCRMATICN REQUIRED FCR FISSILE MATERL;LS CNLY EXEMPTED FRCM THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FISS ILE MATEP.IALS NOT EXEMPTED FISSILE CLASS IIl NAMES, P LUS CUANTITY IN GRAMS, CR CCNCENTRATION CR FISSILE CLASS IIIL_1 E N R ICHMENT IN U2 35 ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATED CBTAINED DY THE SHIPPER WHEN NECESSARY:
Special Form Encapsulation Certificate (s)
Type "B" Packaging Certificate (s:
Certificate (s) for Fissile Material Certificate (s) for large radioactive Scurce Government Approvals / Permits For explanation of abbreviations and reference marks used cut unexplained herein, see Pages 9 and 10 ISSUED April 30, 1969 EFFECT IVE May 30, 1969
s ATTACHvENT E INSPECTION AND F1AINTENANCE PROGRN! FOR ALL CUR RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE DEVICES.
Purpose:
To insure the Radiographer and management that the equipment that is being used is in a safe and operating condition, and to comply with the U.
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rules and regulations Title 10, Part 34, Paragraph 34,28 Cencral:
This procedure is written to cover the Radior,raphers Equipment Inspection Requirements.
B.
This procedure will be followed by c11 Radiographers e.1 Assistant Radiographers working for or with. Universal Testing Company.
C.
The Radiation Protection Officer will oversee this progran and check the Radiographers equipment inspection forns turned in.
He will make periodic spot inspection of equip-ment to assure that the Radiographer has made the inspection and not just filled out the form.
D.
A week off without pay will be imposed on the Radiographer who fills out his Inspection Form without making the Inspection.
Radiographers who continue to be careless and fail to comply with this procedure will be subject to immediate dismissal.
g Procedure:
1.
The radiegrapher will make the following daily-inspections on the equipment he is taking to the job:
1.1 The Radiographers Daily Equipment Inspection Form will' be filled out as you are making this insoection.
All Equipment that is found to be inoperable or worn excessively will be fixed, if it's immediately fixable, or lef t with a tag indicating the damage or problem.
The Radiation Protection Officer will then repair or replace the equipment.
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1.2 The flashers (red warning lights) will be turned on to
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see that they are working and the batteries are in tight.
Extra batteries and bulbs will be taken in case they are needed.
1.3 The source tubes will be inspected for worn, mashed or frayed areas. The connectors on both ends will be screwed on to see if they work freely.
The nipple end will be checked to see if it is clean and free of dirt, rust, or foreign materials.
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f) 1.4 The control cable and tube will be inspected for burnt or frayed spots, for a loose handle bolt or pistol grip.
The tube connectors to the handle will be inspected ta see that they are tight.
The swivel adaptors will be connected to the source camera to see if they operate freely. The drive
.,, t cabic will be connected to the source cable to see if the disconnects operate properly and are not too loose.
The cable without being connected to the source, will be run out about three feet to see if the drive mechanism is working freely.
1.5 The source camera will be inspected to see that both plues are on the camera and the source is in the proper position by checking the source cable and by making the survey with the survey meter.
The locking mechanism will be operated with the key to see that the key and lock work freely. The camera will he shook back and forth to see if the shielding material is sound and not loose.
The carrying handle will be inspected for fraying or damage.
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2.
Inspection of the Pipeliner:
2.1 The daily equipment inspection form will be filled out as you are making this inspection.
If working parts on this camera are found functioning improperly, or not functioning at all, leave camera in the storage room and notify the Radiarfan Protection Officer.
2.2 Make sure dust cap is over the control adapter plate.
2.3 operate lock with key to make sure i is working smoothly and not catching or hanging up. p 2.4 Using calibrated survey neter, and with camera exposure i
port placed flat on the source storage room floor, and a 1/4" thick sheet of lead underneath, turn knurled knob 1800 to expose source and to inspect if the red indicator
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comes into view.
This also will tell the Radiographer that the knurled knob operated freely.
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ll 2.5 When using the remote control cable, inspect the end f or worn or stripped threads.
Attach the control cabic to the knurled knob and operate the camera following section 2.4 above.
4 2.6 Inspect camera for dents or damage 2.7 Inspect source s/n tag and record this number on daily inspection sheet.
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Inspection of Other Equipment
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3.1 The survey meter will be inspected for proper operation, including battery check, calibration date and making the source survey.
3.2 1he other equipment that is required for Radiography will also oe inspected for danage or improper workinr, conditions.
This equipment could be the magnets, stands, film holders, flashlights, markers, tapes, or belts.
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L ' wam RIsDICG RAPHE RS DAILY EQUIPME:iT I!!SFECTION FORM NOTE:
This form must he filled ou& by the Raliographer during nis inspection of the Radiagraphic equipment each day:
Defore he removes this equipment from the shop to a job site.
This is required by the U.
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Radiographer Date Time Camera Model No.
S /il Source Strength curies ITEMS TO INSPECT Sat.
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UTC Scurce n/n Source Tube Survey Meter S/N End Ccnnector #1 Calibration Date Eno Connector #<
Patterv Check Tube Functional Tent Plug Enc Make Survov of-Control Tubes & Cable Source M/R Handle Bolt Handle Arm Flar.hlicht Pistol Grip Sions Tube to Handle-Rope Connectors Dosirneter Swivel Adaptor Film Hadae Cable & Disconnect Source Kev Camera Snaro Parts Kit Plug Tano Measura Cap Flanher (Red Licht)
Lock (works treely)
Wa r n i n 5' Dacals Lecib Handle Scurce S/fl Tag Sheildina is tight-in camera Scurce Cable Disconnect Scurce Position in camera PipeLiner Camera Lcck (works freely)
Cap Shielding is tight Source S/:1 Tag Red Indicator Shouc when source is exrcsed NOTE:
Equipment that cannet be rcraircd by the Radiographer quring this Inspection must be tagged and left for the Radiation Officer to have repaired.
CHECKED BY:
DATE Radiation Officer 3
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