ML20235J022
| ML20235J022 | |
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| Site: | 07100548, 07100637 |
| Issue date: | 08/27/1987 |
| From: | WESTERN STRESS, INC. |
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| NUDOCS 8710010269 | |
| Download: ML20235J022 (6) | |
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MANUAL NO.:
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RADIATION SAFETY MANUAL h6SI6fM NRC LICENSE APPLICATION Stress,Inc. secTION: 13.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM TITLE:
FOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS REVISION NO.:
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SECTION XIII OUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS i
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TITLE: RADIATION SAFETY MANUAL -
NRC LICENSE APPLICATION Western 4 Stress,Inc.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAF SECTION: 13.0 FOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS REVISION NO.:
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1.0. ORGANIZATION
Corporate Radiation Safety Director It shall be the 1.1 responsibility of the Corporate Radiation Safety Director to ensure that the-QA program for shipping containers is-effectively executed.
Any changes in the program, or additional procedure implementation due to regulatory requirements, 'shall be the responsibility of the Corporate Radiation Safety Director.
It shall be the 1.2 District Radiation Safety Officer responsibility of the District Radiation Safety Officer to ensure the inspection of shipping containers is performed and that deficiencies are corrected.
He shall be personally responsible for inspecting shipping containers on a quarterly basis and shall make a record of such inspections.
He shall notify the Corporate Radiation' Safety Director of deficiencies that require the acquisition of additional equipment or labels and shall see that these deficiencies are corrected.
It shall be the responsibility of the 1.3-Radiographer radiographer to inspect shipping containers on a daily basis.
Any deficiencies shall be reported to the District Radiation Safety Officer to be corrected.
Radiographer shall be appointed by the District Radiation Safety Officer and shall be trained in the method of inspection for shipping containers.
2.0 OUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM:
The following procedures shall be 2.1 Operating Procedures adhered to when operating or using transport containers.
2.1.1 Only authorized personnel shall be allowed to use j
the transport containers.
f 2.1.2 Inspection of the devices shall be performed in accordance with 2.2 below,
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I 2.1.3 The nut and bolt running through the bolt ring (overpacks) shall be secured to ensure the top is secure.
2.1.4 On vehicles without locked transport compartments, the container shall be secured on the vehicle by running a piece of chain through the handle and attaching it to an integral part of the vehicle.
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x MANUAL NO.:
TITLE:
RADIAT10N SAFETY MANUAL L
Western NRC LICENSE APPLICATION Stress,Inc. secTiON: 13.0 TITLE:
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS 1
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08/27/87 3 0F 6 This chain shall then be locked with a pad-lock.
The following procedures shall be 2.2 Inspection Procedures adhered to when inspecting transport containers.
2.2.1 Only authorized personnel shall be allowed to inspect' transport containers.
2.2.2 The overall condition of the transport container shall be inspected to ensure that it is not visibly damaged.
2.2.3 All components shall be inspected for proper and secure fit.
2.2.4 Locks shall be' inspected to ensure that they operate properly and hold securely.
2.2.5 Bolt rings and nut and bolt locks-(overpacks) shall be checked to ensure that they work properly.
2.2.6 Inner packing (overpack) shall be checked to ensure it is in place and not damaged.
2.2.7 Labels shall be inspected to ensure that they are not worn off and that they are legible.
2.2.8 Hendles shall be inspected to ensure that they are attached securely and are not in need of repair.
2.2.9 Containers shall be checked to ensure that source plugs and dust covers are in good condition and are in place on the device before it is used.
2.2.10 Radiation levels shall be checked when a new source is placed into the container, as well as on.a daily basis by the radiographer.
2.3 Maintenance and Repair Procedures - The following procedures snall be adhered to in oroer to ensure _ proper maintenance and repair of transport containers.
2.3.1 Maintenance and repair shall only be performed by personnel authorized to do so.
i 2.3.2 Maintenance, and any necessary repair, shall be performed on at least a quarterly basis.
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MANUAL' NO.:
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RADIATION SAFETY. MANUAL j
NRC LICENSE APPLICATION
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QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR SHIPPING CONTAINERS REVISION NO.:
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08/27/87 4 0F 6 2.3.3 Any severe package damage (ie., punctures, holes in the package, etc.) shall be repaired.
If the damage
~ is severe enough that repair is not possible the package shall not be used.
2.3.4 If a problem is found with a lock, it shall be corrected, or the lock shall be replaced before the device is used.
2.3.5 Bolt rings, nuts and bolts (overpacks).shall be oiled.
Any thread damage shall be repaired, or 'the part shall be replaced.
2.3.6 Inner packing shall be inspected and, if necessary replaced.
2.3.7 If labels are not legible, they shall be replaced.
2.3.8 Handles that are not securely attached shall be repaired before the device is used.
2.3.9 If source plugs or dust covers are missing, or if they are in bad condition, they shall be replaced before the device is used.
2.3.10 If radiation levels exceed permissible levels the device shall have additional shielding added, or be re-positioned on the veniele in order to bring-levels into acceptable limits.
2.4 Packaging, Loading and Unloading of Transport Containers - The following procedures snall De followed wnen packaging a container and when loading and unloading containers.
2.4.1 Packaging, loading and unloading of transport containers shall only be performed by personnel authorized to do so.
2.4.2 For vehicles without transport compartments or when overpacks are used in lieu of the transport compartments, the following shall be adhered to.
j 2.4.2.1 Containers shall be checked to ensure proper inner packing.
i 2.4.2.2 The exposure device shall be loaded into the container in the proper position, as 606 0985
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08/27/87 5 0F 6 indicated by the molded inner packing.
2.4.2.3 Packing shall be placed on top of the device and the lid shall be f astened using the bolt ring and nut and bolt.
2.4.2.4 After ensuring that all labels are present and legible, the device shall be loaded into the vehicle.
2.4.2.5 The device shall be secured to the vehicle by running a piece of chain through the y
-handle and attaching it to an integral part of the vehicle and locking it with a pad lock.
Specific handling procedures are 2.5 Handling Procedures outlined in 2.1 (Operating Procedures) and 2.4 (Packaging, Loading and Unloading of Transport Containers) above.
3.0 PROCllREMENT AhD CONTROL OF DOCUMENTS Suppliers shall be required to submit appropriate verification 3.1 that shipping containers were manufactured under control of an NRC-Approved QA program.
Renewals of suppliers documents shall be obtained upon their 3.2 expiration.
OA documents shall only be issued to personnel involved in the 3.3 company's QA program.
It shall be the responsibility of the District Radiation 3.4 Safety' Officer to ensure that the aDove items are adhered to.
IDENTIFICATION AND CONTROL OF MATERIALS, PARTS AND COMPONENTS:
4.0 All parts and components used to repair shipping containers shall be or'dered from the manuf acturer of the container.
No part shall be used that has been changed or altered in any manner.
5.0 HANDLING, STORAGE AND SHIPPING:
A.ll shipping containers, which contain radioactive materials, shall 606 0985
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08/27/87 6 0F:6 be kept in a locked storage container at all times when not being used.
Keys. to.the locks on storage containers and shipping
-containers shall be controlled.by the District Radiation Safety Officer. The only individuals who will have keys issued are the ones who have
- had, as a minimum, training that is required for radiographer as outlined'in the regulations.
6.0 CORRECTIVE ACTION:
The corrective ' action for items found to be in non-compliance are those outlined in 2.3 of this. document.
It shall be the F
responsibility of the District Radiation Safety Officer - to ensure l
that these corrective actions are-taken for all items of non-compiiance.
7.0 AUDITS
7.1 Quarterly audits of. all shipping containers and their
' components shall be performed by the District Radiation Safety Officer to ensure the containers are in compliance with the regulations.
Annual audits of the QA program shall be performed by the 7.2 Corporate Radiation Safety Director to determine the overall effectiveness and compliance with management policies and procedures.
These audits may also include evaluations by outside consulting firms employed by the company.
8.0 0A RECORDS:
8.1 QA recordr-which shall be maintained shall include the following:
records of _ quarterly audits and inspection of equipment, procurement documents, nonconformances, personnel training and certification records, evidence of operational capability and verification of
- repair, replacement and maintenance.
S.2 QA records shall be maintained indefinitely for inspection by the appropriate regulatory agency.
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