Naval Nuclear Propulsion Radiological Controls Training Flashcards
Purpose radiological controls training in the NNPP
Necessary to ensure that each person understands:
General & Specific radiological aspects that they may encounter
Safe handling of radioactive materials
Minimize own exposure to ionizing radiation
List categories of personnel under NNPP
- Nuclear Trained Radiation Worker
- Radiation Worker
- Limited Radiation Worker
- Emergency Personnel
- Visitor
- Other Personnel assigned to Nuclear Powered Ships
- Divers
- Unborn Child
Governing references to discuss training requirements for the various categories of personnel under the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
Nuclear Trained Radiation Worker
- Required Training: RCFS Article 106.1 - RCFS Article 107, and applicable articles of OPNAVINST C9210.2
- Requirements: LCL:
a. 100mrem/year
b. RME, NFD
c. TLD issue
Initial Training:
a. Prior to assuming duties
b. Group Problem Solving
c. Observed Practical Evolutions
d. Written or Oral Examinations
e. Verified by signature and date by designated individual, reverification not applicable
Governing references to discuss training requirements for the various categories of personnel under the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
(Limited) Radiation Worker
Required Training: RCFS Article 106.2.2
- Requirements:
a. LCL: 100mrem/year
b. RME: not required - Dosimetry
Training:
a. Prior to assuming duties
b. Written examination
c. Signed by designated individual, reverification 2 years
Governing references to discuss training requirements for the various categories of personnel under the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
Emergency Personnel
Medical Responders: Provide Medical assistance to casualties within propulsion plant spaces
Nuclear Reactor Security Team: Provide perimeter security within propulsion plant
Repair Part Personnel: Assistance with casualties
Dosimetry Personnel: Provide dosimetry to personnel
Requirements:
LCL: 100mrem/year
RME: Not required
Dosimetry Required
Required Knowledge:
106.3.1 - 106.3.2 - 106.3.3 - 106.3.4
Medical Statement: RCFS Article 212
Training:
a. Prior to assuming duties
b. RHO must pass RH board (CVN)
c. Medical Responders must participate in a propulsion plant orientation tour including reactor compartment (RC) when shut down
d. NRST: indoc security drill when reactor shut down
e. Written exam
f. Sign and date of a designated person, training valid 2 years
Governing references to discuss training requirements for the various categories of personnel under the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
Other Personnel Assigned to Nuclear Ships
Requirements:
LCL: <50mrem/year
RME: Not required
Dosimetry: When required
Required training: RCFS 106.5
1. Non-radiation: RCFS Article 208
2. Non-radiation Worker Exposure: RCFS Appendix K.1
3. Medical Statement: Article 212
4. Prenatal: RCFS appendix M
Initial Training:
Prior to assuming duties
Radiological Controls brief
a. Posting of radiation areas
b. areas not authorized
c. meaning of radiation warning signs
d. Comply with instruction in an event of incident
Documentation:
written records, refresher training annual
Governing references to discuss training requirements for the various categories of personnel under the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
Divers
RAM- required contact with radioactive contamination on hull of the chest of nuclear powered ships
requirements:
LCL: <100mrem/year
RME & Dive: required
Dosimetry: TLD
Required Training: RCFS 106.6 & RCFS article 107
Initial Training:
Prior to assuming duties
Written and practical examination
Radiological controls brief oriented towards diving operation
Documentation:
Sign date of designated individual. reverification 2 years, may be extended if transfer within 6 months
Governing references to discuss training requirements for the various categories of personnel under the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
Visitor
Personnel not assigned to host organization:
a. host organization is responsible for radiological controls
b. Parent organization provide a written description of visitors training
c. Visitors evaluating nuclear performance allowed access without verification of training. Ex. TYCOM
Requirements:
LCL: 50 mrem
RME: Not required
Dosimetry: TLD
Training Knowledge: RCFS article 106.4
a. Non-rad: article 208
b. Visitor data Record: Appendix K-1
c. Medical Statement: Article 212
d. Prenatal: RCFS appendix M
Initial Training:
Prior to assuming duties
Radiological control brief is working in a Radiological Control Area.
Radiological controls briefing is required if they will enter areas outside controlled surface contamination area.
Documentation:
written record; prior to subsequent TLD issue
Governing references to discuss training requirements for the various categories of personnel under the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program
Unborn
Responsibilities: authorized to receive radiation exposure about exposure risk to unborn child
Job Requirements:
Notify MDR or Chemical Radiological Controls Assistant if pregnancy occurs to permit control
LCL: <500mrem/gestation, <50mrem/month
Knowledge: RCFS 106.7 & RCFS appendix M
Documentation: Appropriate entries and signatures shall be made on a SF 600 IAW NAVMED P-5055, section 5-10
Retention Requirements
Non-Rad (208): Retain until superseded or transfer
Non-Rad worker Radiation Exposure Statement (K-1) retain until superseded or member transfer
Medical Statement (212): retained while the member is assigned to the platform
Visitor Data Record (k-1): 3 years
Ride Letters: 3 years
Radiation Worker Training Standard (107): 3 years
Occupational Code
Nuclear Rad Worker: Occ Code 10
Nuclear Propulsion Non-rad Worker: Code 11
Nuclear Propulsion visitor: Code 12
Radiation Type per P-5055 for applicable personnel covered in NNPP
Nuclear propulsion Worker: Radiation type 6
Nuclear Propulsion Non-Radiation Worker: Type 6
Nuclear Propulsion Visitor: Radiation type 6
