ML20247B929

QA Program for Byproduct Matl

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Issue date:	05/08/1989
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TESTMASTER INSPECTION COMPANY QUALITY ASSURANCE MANUAL l

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE.....

1 2.0 OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 2

l 3.0 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMDITS..

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4.0 REQUIRDIENTS, METHODS AND EXEhT"' IONS FOR INSPECTING RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS 4

5.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIPPING RADI0 ACTIVE MATERIAL 5

6.0 PROCEDURE POR PICKING UP, RECEIVING AND OPDTING PACEAGES 6

7.0 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 6

8.0 REQUIREMENTS FOR PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE DEVICES 9

9.0 REQUIEEMDiTS FOR MAINTAINING RECORDS 11 APPENDIX "C" - - ORGANIZATIONAL CHART RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM

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Tage 1 QUALITY ASSURANCE MANUAL (for byproduct material) 1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE 1.1 The purpose of this manuel is to establish detailed procedures that management personnel shall follow to administer the Company's radiation safety program. These procedures implement the require-ments of N.R.C. Title 10, Chapter 1, Parts 19, 20, 21 and 34, Oode of Federal Regulations.

1.2 The names and positions of each member of the radiations safety management organization is outlined and described in Appendix "C"

of this manual. Specific duties and responsibilities relating to the program are described as follows:

1.2.1 Radiation Safety Officer - He reports directly to the President of the Company and has charge of the overall radiation safety and training program. He is the only one with authority to make any changes in the program.

1.2.2 Assittant Radiat' ion Officer - He reports directly to the Red 1.ation Safety Officer and will assist in implementing anu enforcing the radiation safety program. He will also assist in the training and testing of radiographic personnel.

2.0 OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 2.1 Each member of the radiation safety management organization must have a copy of this manual and comply with its requirements. He must also have copies of the following documents:

(a)

Company's Operating and Emergency Procedures. Manual (b)

Company's Byproduct Materials License (c)

Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 19, 20, 21 and 34 30 PERSONNEL TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMEl'TS 3.1 Radiation Safety Management Personnel - All personnel must meet the following requirements:

(a)

A minimum of one (1) years experience working as a radiographer or in radiation safety.

(b)

Have attended and successfully completed a course of instruct-ions in radiation safety comparable to the company's course of instructions for radiographer.

3.1.1 The experience and training record of each man named shall be documented and maintained on file by the Radiation Safety Officer.

l Page 2 3.2 Radiographer - To qualify as a radiographer with the Company, each technician must meet the following requirements:

1 3.2.1 Receive a minimum of three months on-the-job training per-forming industrial radiography under the supervision of a i

qualified radiographer and have assigned to him a copy of the Company's Operating and Emergency Procedures Manual.

3 2.2 Receive approximately forty hours formal instruction covering the following points:

(a) Fundamentals of Radiation Safety 1.

Characteristics of gamma radiation 2.

Units of radiation dose (mrem) and. quantity of radioactivity (curie) 3 Hazards of excessive exposure to radiation 4.

Levels of radiation from licensed material 5

Methods of controlling radiation dose a.

Working time b.

Working distance c.

Shielding 6.

Contamination and Decontamination (b) Radiation detection instrumentation 1.

Use of radiation survey instruments 2.

Survey techniques 3

Use of personnel monitoring equipment a.

Film badges b.

Pocket dosimeters (c) Radiographic equipment 1.

Radiographic exposure devices a.

Operating procedures b.

Inspection and maintenance procedures 2.

R(cote handling equipment 3

Sto2 age containers a.

Operating procedures b.

Inspection and maintenance procedures (d) Requirements of the Company's Operating and Emergency Procedures Manual (e) Requirements of N.R.D. Regulation, Parts 19, 20, 21 and 34 1.

Agreement state requirements (f) Case Histories of Radiograph Accidents

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.3.2.3 Demonstrate his' ability to properly utilize radiation survey instruments,. personnel monitoring equipment and evidence a thorough understanding of the survey techniques involved.

Must'.be aware of the correct operation of such instruments, the calibration requirements and the. limitations of the. in-struments used. Must also have a working knowledge of the primary mathematics involved in basic radiation calculations.

3 2.4. Demonstrate-thorough familiarity with the. radiographic' exposure equipment used, daily' inspection and maintenance requirements r.nd with'. instructions for safe application of the units involved.

l 3.2.5. Pass a written examination' designed to test his knowledge and :

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understanding of-the points covered in the training and instruc-tions he has received. The examination will consist of fifty or.more questions and a grade of 80% or better is required to pass. Each question that is answered incorrectly will be discussed and reviewed with the student.

3.2.6 Technicians who have previously worked as radiographer for another. licensee may. be. qualified as radiographer for. the Company if:

(a)' The technician meets the requirements defined in 3.2.3, 3.2.4 and.3 2.5 (b) The previous employer verifies that the technician has been qualified 3 2.7. Students not passing the initial examination shall not be qualified as radiographer until additional instruction and re-examination (using different questions) qualifies them.

To maintain the qualifications of radiographer the. technician must follow, in detail, the requirements of the Company's Operating and Emergency Procedures Manual.

Complete a refresher course annually, that will be conducted by Company personnel.

3.3 RADIOGRAPHER ASSISTANTS 3.3 1 Applicants will be given instructions in radiation safety per the " Instruction's Outline for Teaching hadiation Safety" and will be given'a written test consisting of at least 25 questions.

3.3 2 He must also demonstrate competence to use, under the personal supervision of the radiographer, the radiographic devices, sealed sources, related handling tools and radiation safety instruments that will be used in his assigned duties.

333 Personnel selected as radiographer's assistants will be assigned copies of the Company's Operating and Emergency Pn:)cedures Manual.

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4.0 REQUIREMENTS, METHODS AND EXEMPTIONS FOR INSPECTING RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS 4.1 Inspection Requirements The performance of each radiographer will be evaluated at regular -

intervals not to exceed three months to determine his degree of compliance tith the Company's Operating and Emergercy Procedures, License Conditions and State Regulations.

4.2 Method for Inspection Radiographic Operations Each member of the Radiation Safety Program performing an inspec-tion on radiographic operations will follow this basic outline:

(a)

Jobsite visits for the purpose of evaluating the degree of compliance with radiation safety requirements shall be unannounced.

(b)

Radiographic operations should be observed. unannounced when ever possible. After observing the radiographic operations the inspector should announce his intentions to conduct an inspection to determine.the radiographer's degree of competency.

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All observations made up to this point whether complimentary or detrimental should be presented to the radiographer for his I

comment. A record of these observations should be noted on the Company's Radiction Safety Internal Inspoction Report.

(d)

A physical inspection of the radiography unit, personnel moni-I

-toring equipment, survey instruments and exposure devices will be made by the inspector. Pertinent information should be recorded on the Company's Radiation Safety Internal Inspection Rcport.

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The radiographer's copy of the Company's Operating and Emergency PIncedures is to be examined to insure it is complete and up to date.

Sections that need revising are to be revised at this time.

A record of the sections revised is to be recorded on the inspector's report.

(f)

The inspector will examine the dosimeter recolds and the rad-iation reports. Any entry not acceptable to regulations or 0 & E Procedures will be discussed and provisions for the

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The inspector is to review all findings with the radiographer and his assistant (s).

The inspector will in definite terms outline all areas where conditions do not meet the b & E Procedures or State regulations.

All deficiencies must be ccrrected and reported.

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Page 5 5.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHIPPING RADI0 ACTIVE MATERIAL 5.1 No company employee will offer a package of radioactive material to a ' carrier for transportation unless the following requirements are met.

5.2 Only shipping containers authorized by company's license are to be used.

5. 2.1 Properly packaged erposure devices are classified as shipping containers.

5.3 The step-by-step instructions issued by the manufacturer of the container are to be followed in detail and in the sequence presented.

5.4 The source must be securely locked in the fully shielded position as confirmed b' carefully performed and recorded radiation surveys.

5.4.1 ~ The outside of each radioactive materials package must incorporate a feature such as a seal of lock, which is not readily breakable and which, while intact, will be evidence that the package has not been illicitly opened.

5.4.2 The survey of the shipping container and survey meter

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information will be recorded on company's Isotope Requisition and Transaction Reporb.

5.5 No package with radiation levels in excess of 200 milliroentgen per hour at the package surface or 10 milliroentgen per hour at three feet shall be released for shipment.

5.6 Package labeling and ac ompanying shipping papers shall be properly complet ed.

5.6.1 Two appropriate radioactive materials warning labels must be affixed to opposite sides of the package. These labels and application are shown on Page 20 of company's Radiation Safety Operating and Emergency Prcxlures Manual.

5.6.2 The warning label shall indicate:

(a)

Contents (Iridium 192, Cobalt 60, etc.)

(b) Number of curies. (activity)

(c) Transport index number (transport index number is equal to the radiation level in millirem per hour at three feet from the package).

5.6.3 A minimum of three copies of the shipping document will be filled out.

(a)

In the upper right hand corner indicate the source serial number.

(b)

Cross out the word " cargo" or " passenger" in the certification statement.

(c) Fill in the company name and indicate the area and address

Page 6 (d) Date and sign.

(e) Under radionuclido, indicate type of source, IR-192, 00 60, etc.

(f) Under activity indicate curie strength (g) Transport index is the millirem at three feet (same as warning label).

(h).Two copies of the shipping document will be provided to.

the carrier.

(1) One copy will be filed at the Company office.

6.0 PROCEDURE F G PICKING UP, RECEIVING AND OPENING PACKAGES 6.1 When ordering' radioactive material to be delivered, give detailed instructions to the shipper covering mode of transportation, delivery instructions-and name of individual who will be notified at time of delivery.

6.2 When ordering radioactive. material that will be picked up at carrier's terminal, give detailed instructions to the shipper covering mode of transportation, person to be notified and a phone number where that person can be contacted.

6.3 When notified of the arrival of a shipment of radioactive material (that is to be picked up), the person notified shall see that.the chipment is picked up at the earliest practical opportunity.

6.4 Survey the shipping container as soon as practical after receipt but no later than three hours if received during working hours or eighteen hours if received after normal working hours.

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If readings are found that exceed the requirements --- 200 mr at any surface or 10 nr at three feet --- icmediatel; notify by telephone and telegraph the final delivering carrier, the appropriate N.R.C.

c.onal office and the Radiation Safety Officer.

7.0 EMERGE::CY PROCEDURES 7.1 For sealed sources being transported.

In the event of a road accident involving the transporting vehicle, the radiographer must immediately conduet a radiation survey to determine if sealed source is exposed.

If the source is exposed, the following steps must be taken:

(a)

Restrict and post the area (b)

The radiographer or radiographer's assistant must remain at the scene of the restricted area and, as soon as possible, notify the Radiation Safety Officer or Assistant Officer (See appendix C) and the local civil authorities.

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7.1.1 -In the event the radiation survey instrument is damaged, the established restricted area shall be maintained.

No one shall be allowed in the area until the sealed source has been secured using an operable radiation survey instrument.

J 71.2 In the event the radiographer is injured and is unable to physically perform the ' required surveya and area restrictions, he should assist the civil authorities by direction and by presenting them with a copy of this manual.

7.2 For sealed sources being used for radiography.

In the event of an accident to the device containing a sealed source, immediately take l

the following steps:

(a)

Tg to retract the source into the exposure device, follow the standard operating procedures.

(b)

Make's radiation survey to ascertain that the source has been returned to the shielded position and lock the device.

(c)

Do not use the device until you have made an inspection of the device to make certain that it is operating properly.

If it.

does not operate properly, report the malfunction to the Radiation Safety Officer or Assistant Officer immediately (See Appendix C).

Do not continue using the device unless instructed to do so by your office.

(d)

In the event the soune cannot be returned to the device:

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Restrict and post the area.

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Contact.the Radiation Safety Officer or Assistant Officer irrediately (See Appendix C).

Do not attempt a recovery of the source until you have been instructed to do so.

A thorough discussion of the circumstances will decide the best approach to a safe recovery of the source through the use of triangulation, shielding, handling tongs and other saf ety methods as deemed necessary. The Radiation Safety On ner or Assistant Officer will det er:_.ine the stepe of recovery to be taken.

7.3 For lost or stolen devices containing sealed sources.

In the event a device has been lost or stolen, innediately take tne following steps:

(a)

Notify the local civil authorities.

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Notify the Radiation Safety Officer or Assistant Officer (See Appendix C). He will. advise the N.R.C. through the proper channels.

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Shown below is a sample of a " Yellow III" wa-ning label.

Any package where a survey shows more than 50 mr/hr at any surface and more than 1 mr/hr at three (3) feet will require two (2) of.

'these labels.

Should-the re9 dings show less than 50 nr/hr at any surface and less than 1 mr/hr at three (3) feet a Yellow II label is permitted.

Yellow III labels - 3 red bars (III) l Yellow II labels - 2 red bars (II) i All er are devices must be secured during transport.

SPEC 2T devic will be placed in source box located inside darkroom or on bact.>f truck. All other devices will be placed in D.O.T. approved overpack and secured inside darkroom.

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8.0 REQUIREMDITS FOR PERIODIC INSPECTION AND MAINTDIANCE OF RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE DEVICES 8.1 All radiographic equipment including storage containers are to be ins.pected by management or qualified radiographer at intervals not to exceed 90 days.

Copies of the inspection reports will be filed at the company office.

Faulty equipment must be removed from service until authorized repairs are performed.

8.2 Inspection and maintenance pIncedures for exposure devices and storage containers are as follows:

8.2.1 Inspection and Maintenance procedures for the following Exposure Devices:

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Gamma Industries Century, Century SA, Gammatron 100 B.

Source Production and Equipment Company (SPEC)

Model SPEC 2-T

" WARNING - ALL MODEIS EXPOSURE DEVICES CAN BE LOCKED IN AN UNSAFE POSITION" 1.

Check for abnormal surface radiation levels 2.

Establish a radiographic area and check the or 'ation of the equipment.

Make required surveys.

3 Lock the device, disconnect source tube and control assembly.

L Inspect the source pigtail (c) Inspect the connector for true elbow, straightness, excessive wear and cracks f:1 Inspect the flexible cable at the connector for straightness M; int enance:

If defective, the source must be returned to the source supplier.

5 Inspect connector on drive cable.

This hole will show cono wear but should not be out-of-round to the extent that it vill disconnect from the mating piece other than in the correct position.

It should not be loose on the drive cable.

The portion of the connector with the connector hole should not be bent, but should be straight and parallel with body of connector.

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Connect the drive cable. to the source pigtail connector.

Test the connection by pulling straight back on the cable and applying about 30 to 40 pounds of pressure.

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Remove drive cable from conduit and. disassemble control assembly.

Clean all parts with solvent and dry.

(a) Inspect the drive. cable for flexibility, wear. and rust.

The cable should be free of any stiffness, kinks or other I

damaging conditions. that would prevent the cable from running on the gear housing.

Special attention should be given to the first 12_to 18

. inches of the drive cable at the source connector end.

This portion of the cable is unprotected by the cable conduit.when connecting the components.for use and is most susceptible to foreign matter and damage.

Maintenance:

Repair or replace, - as needed.

Lubricate with a light weight rust inhibitor.

(b) Inspect crank assembly parts for excessive wear or any damage that may impair operation.

The bronze bushings in the gear housing and the plate are the most likely to

' find wear. Worn bushings pemit the gear to wobble and eventually wear out.

Wear around the inner circumference of the housing permits the drive cable to slip on the gear and prevents the source from moving properly through

-the exposure device.

Maintenance: Reassemble and check for excessive wear and damage. Remove and. replace parts, as needed' Apply-a light weight lubricant on the bushings.

(c) _ Inspect drive cable conduit for any damage or kinking that can prevent the drive caole from moving freely.

This includes examining the conduit near the end connection for damage from excessive flexing Jhile being assembled and disassembled. Also, inspect the cable conduit end

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fitting and the inlet connection of the exposure device by mating the two parts and checking for extensive wear or slack.

Maintenance: In any case where the inner lining has been damaged, the conduit must be replaced.

When the outer covering has been damaged, waterproof tape should be wrapped around the break to prevent the entrance of water or other corrosive substances.

If the extreme ends of the conduit are damaged, these can-be replaced with.new pieces.

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Connect the source tube to~the exposure' device.

Test.the connection by pulling straight back on,the source tube apply-ing about 5 pnunds of pressure.

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Inspect the source tube for foreign matter, kinks or damage that may effect the source travel through the tube.

Maintenance:

Crimps, kinks and other damaged places may be cut out and connectors placed on ends so that tube is not shortened excessively..The coupling and end cap may also be removed and replaced. Remove foreign matter by washing with solvent and blowing with compressed air.

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Inspect lock plunger for ease of operation. The plunger l

should retract about 1/2 inch, with its fullest extent.

This permits free travel of the source in and out of the exposure device.

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Check all labels for legibility.

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Inspect for shifting of shield inside the device.

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Inspect carriage, wheels, lifting lugs and handles on units, so equipped.

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. Replace missing and. damaged protector or safety plugs and caps.

8.2.2 Gamma Industries 'Pipeliner Model 1 1.

Check for abnormal surface radiation readings.

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Remove face plate and check rotor lockinc set screw for tightness.

These set screws are cemented in place, therefore it is not necessary to apply pressure to assure tightness.

3 Remove old oil from rotor chamber and refill with mixture of one half diesel fuel and one half motor oil,10 weight.

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Check face plate 0 ring and replace if damaged.

5 Replace face plate.

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Remove dust cap, knurled knob and control adaptor plate.

Check and clean lock and red indicating pin.

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Lubricate with vaseline and replace.

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Replace all damaged labels are required.

9 All major repairs required must be accomplished by the manufacturer.

9.0 REQUIRDENTS FOR MAINTAINING RECORDS 9.1 It is the responsibility of the Radiation Safety Officer or the Assistant Radiation Safety Officer to make certain that personnel who handle or use byproduct material follow the record keeping requirements of the Company's Operating and Emergency Procedures Manual and Administrative Procedure Manual.

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Page 12 9.2.The following records will be on file at the Company's office.

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Occupational External Radiation Exposure History (b)

Film Badge Reports (c)

Current Occupational External Radiation Exposure (c)

Weekly Reports (daily dosimeter readings) l (e)

Reports of Overexposure (f)

Copies of Notifications of Accidents (All correspondence)

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Radiation Reports (Utilization, survey and daily inspection of devices)

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Quarterly Inventory Reports i

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Survey Meter Calibration Reports

.Le'k Test Reports

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Isotopes Requisition and Transaction Repo ds (1)

Copies of Decay Charts -

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Copies of Radiographer Qualification Examinations (n)

Radiographer's Inspection Check List (o)

Radiographic Device Inspection Reports (p)

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APPENDIX *C" s.

TESTMASTER INSPECTION COMPANY ORGANIZATION CHART RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM l

RADIATIONSAF$TYOFFICE 419-666-7526 l

WENDELL BRUCE CARR PRESIDENT Home Phone:

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i Rossford, Ohio WENDELL BRUCE CARR I

RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER I

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p '. T.I.DIATION E1.TETY OTTICEh 1..::.c Ph;ne :

419 623-1390 RADIATION SAFETY OFFICE HASKINS, OHIO 419-666-7526 i

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