ML20247J503
| ML20247J503 | |
| Person / Time | |
|---|---|
| Issue date: | 10/26/2020 |
| From: | Kathy Modes, Stephen Poy, Roldon L NRC/NMSS/DMSST |
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| MODES K/NMSS/MSST | |
| References | |
| Download: ML20247J503 (8) | |
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INSPECTOR ACCOMPANIMENT
SUMMARY
SHEET FOR SA-109 A/S: 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:
LRW Disposal Facility: License #:
Phase: Operations Closure Priority:
Periods: Pre-Licensing Construction Pre-operations Operations Closure Post-closure Institutional Control Period Location(s) Inspected:
Inspection Dates: Inspector:
Inspection Type:
Unannounced Announced Activities Inspected Procedure Used:
PERFORMANCE COMMENTS AND INSPECTION FINDINGS C-1
ITEM OK or COMMENTS/QUESTIONS N/A INSPECTORS PREPARATION Adequate review of license, tie-down conditions, compliance history, & NMED search Inspection procedure(s), guidance, plan or field form (including last inspection record or report)
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 Inquired about any incidents, overexposures, worker injuries, equipment failure, etc.
Inquired about what activities are occurring at the LLRW disposal facility C-2
ITEM OK or COMMENTS/QUESTIONS N/A INSPECTION Use of appropriate inspection form or checklist "Walk through" of licensee facility Observation of licensee performance, licensee operations, licensed activities in progress Independent or confirmatory measurements performed including validation of public dose limits Facilities checked for proper posting, Waste checked for proper labeling and marking Site security and site boundaries verified Restricted area and facility perimeter fence integrity Guard force or licensee personnel maintaining security Workers checked for proper dosimetry Interviews and discussions conducted with:
Licensee personnel and radworkers Ancillary workers Adherence to ALARA evaluated Inspection conducted in sufficient scope & depth C-3
ITEM OK or COMMENTS/QUESTIONS N/A Verification of corrections to:
previous violations open or unresolved items Review of management oversight of licensed activities C-4
ITEM OK or COMMENTS/QUESTIONS N/A Document the specific activity(ies) the inspector reviewed:
C-5
ITEM OK or COMMENTS/QUESTIONS N/A Inspectors should review select records to supplement the performance-based inspection, as appropriate. For example:
receipt & transfer of material internal (safety & security) audits radiation safety committee meeting minutes qualification and training of personnel refresher training authorized users incidents and allegations instrument calibration radiological surveys &
monitoring personnel dosimetry, bioassay, declarations of pregnancy operating & emergency procedures utilization logs leak tests sealed source inventory vehicle surveys equipment & maintenance release of air & sewer effluents environmental sampling &
monitoring waste management, storage &
disposal hazmat refresher training transportation of materials (waste manifests) any new licensee procedure C-6
ITEM OK or COMMENTS/QUESTIONS N/A 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 C-7
SUMMARY
OF EVALUATION The purposes of the inspector accompaniment(s) are to: (a) observe the status of LLRW disposal facility safety and security, (b) observe the inspector to ensure the inspector is familiar with the inspection process and procedures, (c) evaluate the adequacy of inspection tools and equipment used, (d) evaluate the completeness of the on-site inspection, and examine inspection reports, inspection records, and findings. If an onsite inspector is stationed at the facility, the reviewer(s) may observe this inspector as part of the inspector accompaniments.
- 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 or management and Team Leader on: