Department of Energy (DOE) Radiological Control Manual

Chapter 6. - Training And Qualification

Part 2 - General Employee Radiological Training

Table of Contents (Articles 62x)

• 621 Site Personnel
• 622 Radiological Orientation for Visitors

Article 621 - Site Personnel

Personnel who may routinely enter the Controlled Area and encounter radiological barriers, postings or radioactive materials shall receive General Employee Radiological Training. This training shall be successfully completed prior to potential occupational radiation exposure. General Employee Radiological Training is recommended for all employees.

1. General Employee Radiological Training shall include the standardized core course training materials.

2. Standardized core General Employee Radiological Training shall be expanded to include site-specific information, such as site-specific radiation types, alarm responses and policies.

3. Workers may challenge General Employee Radiological Training standardized core knowledge requirements by passing a comprehensive examination. If unsuccessful in one attempt, the entire General Employee Radiological Training standardized core training shall be completed. Challenges do not apply to the site-specific portions.

4. Expected time to complete the standardized core and site- specific General Employee Radiological Training is approximately 1 hour.

5. Additional training beyond General Employee Radiological Training is necessary for unescorted entry into Radiological Buffer Areas or areas posted for radiological control other than Controlled Areas.

6. Information may be communicated by classroom lecture, videotape, or other applicable methods.

Article 622 - Radiological Orientation for Visitors

1. Visitors who enter the Controlled Area shall receive a radiological safety orientation that should include the following topics:

2. Basic radiation protection concepts
3. Risk of low-level occupational radiation exposure, including cancer and genetic effects
4. Risk of prenatal radiation exposure
5. Radiological protection policies and procedures
6. Visitor and management responsibilities for radiation safety
7. Adherence to radiological posting and labeling
8. Applicable emergency procedures
9. Training for issuance of dosimeters, where applicable.

• Information may be communicated by videotape or handout to personnel entering a site. An examination is not required.

• Records of the orientation shall be maintained. Visitor sign-in logs may be used as orientation records.

• The orientation for continuously escorted individuals or groups should be commensurate with the areas to be visited. Records of orientation for such individuals or groups should be retained.

• Further requirements for Visitors, Tour Groups, Visiting Dignitaries, Scientists and Specialists are addressed in Article 657. Return to Chapter 6, Part 2 Table of Contents