ML20247J501
| ML20247J501 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 10/26/2020 |
| From: | Kathy Modes, Stephen Poy, Roldon L NRC/NMSS/DMSST |
| To: | |
| MODES K/NMSS/MSST | |
| References | |
| SA-102 | |
| Download: ML20247J501 (7) | |
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SA-102 INSPECTOR ACCOMPANIMENT
SUMMARY
SHEET A/S or NRC Office:
Reviewer:
Accompaniment No.
PRELIMINARY DISCUSSION WITH INSPECTOR DONE
- 1.
Explain the reviewers role in the inspection
- 2.
Discuss introducing reviewer to licensee and explaining his/her role in inspection
- 3.
Explain methods to be used in evaluating inspectors performance and providing feedback
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Licensee:
License #:
License Type:
Priority:
Location(s) Inspected:
Inspection Dates:
Inspector:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Procedure used:
Inspection Type:
Unannounced Announced Routine Initial Special Reciprocity Office Security Temporary Job Site/Field Station PERFORMANCE COMMENTS AND INSPECTION FINDINGS A-1
ITEM OK or N/A COMMENTS/QUESTIONS INSPECTORS PREPARATION Adequate review of license, tie-down conditions, compliance history, & NMED search Inspection procedure(s), guidance, plan or field form Appropriate radiation detection and measurement instruments for activities inspected Calibrated Instrument response check, if appropriate Supplemental materials:
Identification Regulations Forms Dosimetry OPENING Entrance briefing conducted at appropriate level Explanation of inspection purpose, scope, method INSPECTION Use of appropriate inspection form or checklist "Walk through" of licensee facility Observation of licensee performance, licensee operations, licensed activities in progress Independent and/or confirmatory measurements performed including validation of public dose limits A-2
ITEM OK or N/A COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Facilities checked for proper posting, materials checked for proper labeling Security verified security of less than category 2 security of category 2 or higher o verification of NSTS o access authorization program o physical protection of materials in use o physical protection of materials in transit o review of selected records related to security requirements Workers checked for proper dosimetry Interviews and discussions conducted with:
RAM users Ancillary workers Verification of shielding of materials Adherence to ALARA evaluated Inspection conducted in sufficient scope & depth Verification of corrections to:
previous violations open or unresolved items A-3
ITEM OK or N/A COMMENTS/QUESTIONS Review of management oversight of licensed activities Review of incidents, medical events,equipment failures, overexposures, etc.
Document the specific activity(ies) the inspector observed:
A-4
ITEM OK or N/A COMMENTS/QUESTIONS RECORDS REVIEWED Inspectors should review records to supplement the performance-based inspection, as appropriate.
For example:
procurement & inventory receipt & transfer of material internal (safety & security) audits radiation safety committee meeting minutes qualification and training of personnel; refresher training authorized users instrument calibration surveys & monitoring personnel dosimetry, bioassay, declarations of pregnancy operating & emergency procedures utilization logs leak tests written directives & patient release decommissioning equipment & maintenance release of air & sewer effluents waste management, storage &
disposal hazmat refresher training transportation of materials any new licensee procedure A-5
ITEM OK or N/A COMMENTS/QUESTIONS INSPECTORS PROFESSIONALISM Use of proper health physics techniques (self-monitoring, time, distance, shielding, use of survey instrument, etc.)
Accurate evaluation of radiation safety Knowledge of health physics &
regulations Appropriate appearance for license type, including proper use of PPE and safety equipment as appropriate Skill in wording questions Suitable rapport with management and workers CLOSING Preparation for exit meeting; assembly of supporting material Exit conducted at appropriate management level Violations fully explained; license condition or regulation cited Recommendations clearly distinguished from violations, as applicable Impending enforcement actions explained Licensee advised of expected response and need for corrective actions A-6
SUMMARY
OF EVALUATION The purposes of the inspector accompaniment(s) are to: (a) observe the inspector to ensure the inspector is familiar with the inspection process and procedures; (b) evaluate the adequacy of inspection tools and equipment used; and (c) evaluate the completeness of the on-site inspection.
- 1.
Inspectors performance Satisfactory Needs Improvement
- 2.
Performance comments:
- 3.
Specific areas of improvement:
- 4.
The inspector might benefit from additional training in:
(Specify type of training, e.g., formal course, mentoring, on-the-job, webinar, etc.)
- 5.
Evaluation discussed with inspector at the end of the inspection on:
6 Evaluation discussed with Team Leader on:
- 7.
Evaluation discussed during conference call with inspectors supervisor /
management and Team Leader on: