ML20129J595
| ML20129J595 | |
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| Site: | 07100615 |
| Issue date: | 10/17/1996 |
| From: | ALONSO & CARUS IRON WORKS, INC. |
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| ML20129J592 | List: |
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| NUDOCS 9611070044 | |
| Download: ML20129J595 (7) | |
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r ALOMO & CMULm ROAD 869. KM. 0 09 80. PALMAS, P.O BOX 566, CATAAO PUERTO RICO 00963 DESCRIPTION OF QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR TYPE B QUANTITY SHIPMENTS OF RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL 9.1 Organization a.
Alonso & Carus Iron Works, Inc. pursuant to 10 CFR 71.12 and 10 CFR 71.51(a) is responsible for a QA program for' Type B
quantity shipments and transportation of radioacti'.1 material.
Fabrication and design of Type B packages are not included.
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Chart 9A depicts the organizational structure.
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The Radiation Safety Officer is responsible for administration of the
- program, training of personnel, procurement of manufacturer's certifications, maintaining packaging and shipping documents, retentien of records and program audits.
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Radiographers are responsible for handling, storing, shipping and transporting radioactive packages; and they are responsible for inspections, surveys and maintenance reports.
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Assistant radiographers have no quality assurance program responsibility.
9.2 Quality Assurance Program Radiographers are trained to inspect radiography devices a.
prior to use or shipment according to the manufacturer's recommendations; and prepare packages for shipment in company vehicles and by common carriers.
This training is an integral part of the formal training and on-the-job training which is required of radiographers and approved under the NRC Materials License issued to Alonso & Carus Iron Works, Inc.
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The QA program will be viable, requiring management
- approval, and the program encompasses specific requirements stated in the package approval for use, and general radiation safety and shipping requirements.
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Manufacturer's certifications will be requested and maintained on all NRC Type B packages manufactured and procured after January 1, 1979.
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9.7 Audits i
Radiographers receive an unannounced audit in the field.
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1 at least quarterly by the RSO.
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The audit determines if a radiographer is performing the l
daily inspection of the equipment, including Type B l
packages, prior to use, and that the radiographer is properly preparing the Type B
packages for transportation.
A check-list of items included in the audit is maintained for at least three years pursuant to
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't ALOn3O & CA9Ub-9.3 Document Control Packaging, shipping, inspecting and handling instructions a.
from the manufacturers shall be maintained for each model Type B package.
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The RSO shall insure that the shipment and transportations of Type B packages is conducted in accordance with the above documents.
9.4 Handling, Shipping Transporting and Storage a.
Packaging Radiography devices shall be packaged as follows (in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions):
Amersham Series U.S.A./9033/B(U)
Amersham 650 L or U.S.A./9269/B(U)
The package must be inspected to determine that it is the appropriate specification, in good physical condition and is properly sealed.
The above package may be placed in another container or overpak.
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Markings 1)
Proper shipping name and identification number RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, SPECIAL FORM, N.O.S. UN2974.
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Package Identification e.g. USA /9033/B(U) Type B Outside container in lieu of package identification, INSIDE PACKAGE COMPLIES WITH PRESCRIBED SPECIFICATION.
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Consignor's name and address ALONSO & CARUS IRON WORKS, INC.
STATE ROAD 869, KM. 0.9 BO.PALMAS, CATANO, PR 00962 4)
Gross weight if in excess of 110 pounds c.
Labels 1)
Two radioactive labels must be on opposite sides of the package or outside container such that the maximum exceed the limits specified in the following table:
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INDEX Radioactive White I 0.5 Radioactive Yellow II' 50 1.0 Radioactive Yellow III Above 50 Above 1.0 The information on the labels may be appropriate maximum limiting values.
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When a radioactive material package is offered for transportation by a common carrier the surface radiation level must not exceed 200 mrem /hr and the transport index must not exceed 1.0 3)
One CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY label must be affixed to the package when offered for transportation by air.
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Placards and Signs 1)
RADIOACTIVE placard - Vehicle or dark room in which l
radioactive material is transported will be identified with RADIOACTIVE placards visible on four l
sides of the vehicle when transporting a Radioactive Yellow III labeled package.
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CAUTION - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL sign with radiation symbol may be placed on dark room whenever i.
radioactive material is transported inside, although i
it is not required during transportation.
(If the dark room is used for temporary storage at a jobsite and the camera is not packaged for-transportation, then a CAUTION - RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL sign must be l
placed on the dark room.
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Radiation Survey 1)
Survey the outside of the vehicle to be certain that radiation levels do not exceed 200 mR/hr at any exterior surface or 10 mR/hr at 2 meters (6.6 feet) from any exterior surface during transport.
When the vehicle is used for storage of the radiography devices, the radiation levels must not exceed 2 mR/hr~
100 mR in seven days at any accessible or exterior surface.
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If the cab is' to be accessible to the driver when at the controls and evident to anyone entering the cab when the driver is not present or incapacitated.
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Shipping papers must contain the following information:
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Proper shipping name and identification number' e.g. RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL, SPECIAL FORM, N.O.S.
.UN 2974.
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Radionuclide and activity e.g. Iridium 192 120'Ci c)
Labels applies and transport index e.g. Radioactive Yellow III 1.2 TI d)
Package Identification e.g. USA /9033/B(U) or USA 9269/B(U) e)
CARGO AIRCRAFT ONLY when offered for' transportation by air.
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Certification statement when offered for transportation by a common carrier.
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When offered for transportation by air the following statement must be added to the certification statement:
This shipment is within the limitations prescribed for cargo aircraft only.
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Security-Always keep the locked camera in a locked dark room or a locked vehicle.
Keys to the dark room and vehicle must remain with the driver at all times.
Secure the camera to prevent movement during transport.
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Radiography personnel will determine the completeness of package inspection and presence of manufacturer's certifications before shipment.
9.5 Inspections, Surveys and Maintenance Reports a.
Inspections and surveys are performed daily prior to use by radiographers on Type B packages pursuant to the approved Alonso & Carus Iron Works, Inc. operating and emergency procedures.
Equipment and packaging requiring maintenance is brought to the attention of the RSO by radiographers when equipment is returned to permanent storage af ter a job. Records of maintenance performed on-Type B packaging is maintained for at least three years pursuant to 10 CFT 34.28.
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Quarterly inspections and maintenance of Type B packages will be performed by the RSO and reports maintained for three years pursuant to the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and Part 34.
9.6 Quality Assurance Records a.
Utilization logs, shipment records, package surveys and quarterly, inspection records will be maintained for at least three years in accordance with the requirements of 10 CFR Part 20 and Part 34.
b.
Training records of personnel are maintained for at least three years in accordance with the requirements of 10 CPR Part 34.
c.
Procedures and instructions for equipment and packaging are maintained by the Radiation Safety Officer for the duration of possession of the equipment and packaging.
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ORGANIZATIONAL CHART l
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