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Corporate Standard Radiation Safety

HB# 692255

Content Content .................................................................................................................................................................... 1

Functional Flowchart ............................................................................................................................................... 2

Objective .................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Scope ....................................................................................................................................................................... 2

Definitions ................................................................................................................................................................ 3

Responsibilities ........................................................................................................................................................ 4

Hazards ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Controls ................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Site Specific Management of Radiation .................................................................................................................. 7

Contractor Management ........................................................................................................................................ 12

Site Specific Records ............................................................................................................................................ 12

Training & Competency ......................................................................................................................................... 12

Review ................................................................................................................................................................... 13

References ............................................................................................................................................................ 13

Attachments ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

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Functional Flowchart

No

Yes

No

Yes

Activity involves potential for

exposure to ionising radiation

(gamma rays and x-rays)

Does the activity involve

industrial radiography?

Does the activity

involve the removal of

guarding / shielding from a

radiation density

gauge?

Complete a Radiation Control Guide

as part of pre-work planning

Specific manufacturer instructions,

operational guides, signage, etc of plant

or radiation equipment to be followed as

well as the requirements of this

Corporate Standard

Implement control measures as

identified within the Control Guide and

Work Method Statement, including the

results of radiation surveys that may be

undertaken

Include any additional or clarifying

radiation control details within the Work

Method Statement for the activity

Include any exclusion or clarifying

radiation control details within the Work

Method Statement for the activity

Objective To provide a corporate standard that outlines SCL’s procedure for managing hazards associated with ionising radiation.

Scope This corporate standard applies to any work location within a SCL operated and / or maintained site where radioactive substances / apparatus are used / stored, or any situation in which a SCL employee or SCL controlled contractor is required to work with, or in the vicinity of, a radioactive substance.

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Definitions Carrier: Means any person, organisation or government undertaking the carriage of radioactive materials by any means of transport. Competent Person: A person who has through a combination of training, education and experience, acquired knowledge and skills enabling that person to perform correctly the specified task. Industrial gauging: Means where a radioactive substance incorporated in a sealed source apparatus is used for the measurement of thickness, level and density gauging or for control purposes. The sealed source apparatus is generally installed in a fixed position. Industrial radiography: For the purposes of this standard, means the use of ionising radiation to obtain information non-destructively about the physical condition of objects and materials. Ionising radiation: Means electromagnetic or particulate radiation capable of producing ions, but does not include electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength greater than 100 nanometres. Licensee: Means a possession licensee, use licensee or transport licensee. Non-ionising radiation: Means: electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength greater than 100 nanometres, or sonic radiation. Personal alarm dosimeter: A device that produces a visual or audible signal when: any radiation dose received by the device is more than a certain dose level, or any radiation dose received by the device during a particular period is more than a certain dose level. Personal monitoring device: A device designed to be worn by a person to monitor any radiation dose received by the person. Radiation: Ionising radiation or non-ionising radiation. Radiation safety officer: A competent person who holds a current approved radiation safety qualification / licence, issued by the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory. Radioactivity: The spontaneous transformation of an unstable atom and often results in the emission of radiation. This process is referred to as a transformation, decay or a disintegration of an atom. Radiation source room: A room, or fixed and discernable part of a room, or an identifiable discrete part of the room, in which a particular radiation source is energised or used to carry out radiation practises. Radioactive substance: Means radioactive material (whether or not sealed): containing more than the concentration or activity of a radionuclide prescribed under a regulation,

or prescribed under a regulation to be a radioactive substance.

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Responsibilities OH&S Systems Manager To maintain the currency and accuracy of the Radiation Safety Corporate Standard reflective of legislative and corporate change Station / Site Manager To monitor the implementation of the Radiation Safety Corporate Standard and allocate responsibilities and resources to ensure site-specific practices/procedures are developed to satisfy the Corporate Standard To ensure that the requirements of being the holder of the possession licence are fulfilled at the site ATW Coordinator To ensure safe assessment, control implementation, contractor management and overall safe radiation practices in accordance with this Corporate Standard and any site-specific file information Workers To comply at all times with the requirements specified within this Corporate Standard and any site-specific procedures

Hazards In relation to radioactive substances, a safe system must be implemented to control risks to health and safety arising from hazards such as, but not limited to: release or leakage of a radioactive substance; unsafe handling of a radioactive substance; and exposure of personnel to a radioactive substance.

Controls General A radiation source is not to be used or stored on a SCL site unless the site holds the relevant Possession Licence issued by the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory. Refer also to Attachment 1, Statutory Radiation Safety Authorities contact details.

A radiation source is not to be used or stored on a SCL site unless a Radiation Safety and Protection Plan, refer also to Radiation Safety and Protection Plan, has been developed by the site and endorsed / approved by the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory.

All industrial gauges to be used on a SCL site are to be in accordance with NM009: 2010 -Standard for Sealed radioactive substances incorporated in sealed source apparatus used to carry out industrial gauging.

Work in the vicinity of an industrial gauge is not to be undertaken unless the work scope and access is discussed with a SCL Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) and any controls specified by the RSO are included as part of pre-work planning and access/work.

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As part of the ATW process a Radiation Control Guide is to be completed prior to any industrial radiography activity being undertaken on site or any activity involving the removal of guarding/shielding from a radiation density gauge on-site.

If for any reason, an industrial gauge is required to be moved or worked upon, this type of activity is to be undertaken as part of ATW and Plant Isolation processes. Refer also to the Plant Isolation Corporate Standard. This type of activity will also require a Radiation Control Guide to be to be completed as per the General Section above.

Transport

Transport of a radioactive substance is to be undertaken in accordance with the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA) - Code of practice for the safe transport of radioactive material (2008).

Only authorised carriers are to transport industrial gauges.

Except in emergency situations, industrial gauges are to be transported with the shutter locked in the shielded position at all times. This shutter or source control mechanism must be fail-safe.

Note: A radiation survey meter is to be used to verify that the radiation beam is properly attenuated.

Industrial gauges are not to be transported in the passenger compartment of a vehicle, and are to be placed as far away from the driver’s position as possible. Except those exclusively reserved for couriers specially authorized to accompany such packages.

Industrial gauges are to be adequately secured (e.g. strapped, chained etc.) to prevent movement, particularly in the case of a vehicular accident.

Appropriate transport signage, in accordance with the ARPANSA Code of practice for the safe transport of radioactive material (2008) including the UN number, is to be clearly affixed to both sides, and the rear of the vehicle. Industrial gauges that are to be transported outside of SCL site boundaries are to be packed in an outer container that is of strong, rigid construction.

Note: The gauge is to be effectively immobilised within the outer container (e.g. bolted to the outer

container).

Unless the radioactive substances can be transported as an accepted package (as defined in the Transport Code), it is to be consigned to a carrier licensed under the radiation safety legislation for the particular state / territory.

Note: A shipper declaration for transport of radioactive substances is to be correctly completed prior to

consignment.

Storage Premises where radioactive substances are stored are to comply with radiation standard PR100: 2010 Standard for Premises – Ionising Radiation Sources, and certificates of compliance from an appropriately accredited person are to be obtained before initial use and every five years thereafter.

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Premises where industrial gauges are used are to comply with radiation standard PR100: 2010 Standard for Premises – Ionising Radiation Sources,, and certificates of compliance from an appropriately accredited person are to be obtained before initial use and every five years thereafter.

Storage facilities must have the hardware required to prevent access by unauthorised persons installed.

Ventilation is required where radioactive material is likely to emit a radioactive gas, the radiation source room must have separate and adequate ventilation to the outside air to reduce the concentration of gaseous radioactive materials to at or near background concentrations in a reasonable time.

Appropriate signage must be displayed in a conspicuous location, either prior to entry to the radiation source room, or immediately upon entry to the room.

Contact telephone number(s) of the radiation officer must be displayed either, at the entrance to the radiation source room or in the radiation source room. Note: The radiation source room must not contain, or be in proximity to, other dangerous goods.

Industrial gauges stored on SCL sites are to be stored with the source assembly fully retracted and locked in the shielded position. The industrial gauge must be securely fixed to the installation site.

Note: If a gauge cannot be stored in the above manner, the placement of the gauge into the storage

area is to be closely supervised by a Radiation Safety Officer to ensure that the radiation beam is properly attenuated, and checked with a radiation survey meter.

Access Control Where practicable, industrial radiography activities are to be undertaken during agreed designated meal breaks, or outside of normal hours of work to minimise the risk of radiation exposure to personnel.

Access points to the area in which industrial radiography activities are to be undertaken, and other potential exposure areas, are to be adequately cordoned off to prevent unauthorised access.

Access to the area is to be controlled by a SCL Radiation Safety Officer.

Note: Refer also to the Barricading and Restricted Access Corporate Standard – HB# 659518 and site

specific requirements where relevant for further information regarding barricading requirements. Equipment to be used to restrict access and to warn personnel that industrial radiography is being undertaken on site is to include: appropriate signage; blue radiation tape stating “Caution Radiation”; and blue flashing lights.

Note: Refer also to AS 1319-1994 – Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment for further

information regarding safety sign requirements. Appropriate signage and blue flashing lights are also to be erected at the main entrance to the site to warn personnel that industrial radiography is being undertaken on site.

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Once the controlled area has been established, the Radiation Safety Officer is to perform a sweep of the area(s) to ensure that it is clear of all personnel. Prior to commencing, an industrial radiography warning is to be given over the radio (where applicable), clearly stating - “Radiography in the location is commencing. There will be no access to the area”.

Once radiography activities are completed, notice is to be given over the radio stating - “General announcement - Radiography is complete”.

Site Specific Management of Radiation Acquisition, Supply Relocation and Disposal of Radioactive Substances Approval from the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory is to be sought and obtained prior to SCL acquiring any radioactive substance.

If a radiation gauge is to be sold, lent, exchanged or hired to another person / entity, SCL is to ensure that the proposed new owner / user of the equipment has: the relevant licence to possess industrial gauges (possession licensee); and an approval to acquire the radioactive substance.

Note: A possession licensee who, under the licence, possesses a radiation source for a radiation practise does not supply the source to another person merely because the other person is being allowed by the licensee

Prior to the relocation of radioactive substances outside of a particular state / territory, approval is to be obtained from the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory for which the radioactive substance is being removed.

Note: A person must not relocate a radiation source without approval. For further details refer to Queensland Radiation Safety Act 1999 S25.

For Queensland, the Chief Executive - Radiation Health is to be notified within seven (7) days after the relocation happens. Disposal or radioactive materials must not occur unless; the concentration or activity of a radionuclide in the material is not more than the maximum

concentration or activity prescribed under the regulation; or the person is the holder of an approval to dispose of the material and disposes of it as required

under the approval Disposal of a radiation apparatus; a person who disposes of a radiation apparatus must give the Chief Executive written notice of the

disposal within 7 days after the disposal the notice must contain information adequate to identify the apparatus disposed of i.e. serial

number Prior to disposal of a radiation apparatus, the apparatus is to be rendered permanently inoperable. Note: A person must not abandon a radiation source. Note: For relocation / disposal notification requirements for other states / territories, refer to the relevant radiation safety regulation for the particular state / territory.

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Radiation Safety and Protection Plan A Radiation Safety and Protection Plan is to be developed for each SCL site where radioactive substances are to be used and / or stored.

Note: Refer to Attachment 2, for a Radiation Safety and Protection Plan template. This template is

provided as a guide only and is to be developed in accordance with this Corporate Standard and any other specific statutory requirements for the particular state / territory.

The radiation safety and protection plan must state the following; particulars and an assessment of all the radiation hazards specific to the practise and source the

licensee knows. the radiation safety and protection measures to deal with the hazard any other measures necessary to deal with the hazard how the licensee proposes to monitor and review the implementation and effectiveness of the

measures the functions of the radiation safety officer as listed in Section 37 of the Queensland Radiation

Safety Act 1999 Reprint 4C particulars of training program for persons carrying out the practise other particulars under the regulation also if the operator may receive from carrying out the practise a radiation dose higher than

prescribed under the regulation the supply of a personal monitoring device assessment of the device

the plan must be written in a way likely to be understood by persons carrying out the practise i.e. non-English speaking

the plan must be signed and dated by the licensee

Once drafted, the Radiation Safety and Protection Plan is to be forwarded to the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory for written endorsement / approval.

Once endorsed / approved, the Radiation Safety and Protection Plan is to be dated and signed off by the Licensee for the SCL site, and the Plan is to be made readily available to all relevant personnel on site.

Radiation Monitoring Under the Queensland Radiation Safety Act 1999, and the Radiation Regulation 2010, personal monitoring devices are to be provided to a person if the person may receive an annual radiation dose greater than 1mSv.

Note: For other state / territory requirements, refer to the radiation safety legislation for the particular

state / territory.

Personal monitoring devices are to be provided for and worn by Radiation Safety Officers when isolating gauges, setting boundaries for radiography, and for all other activities involving work where a person may be exposed to a radioactive substance.

Requirements for the possession licensee to supply the monitor to persons who may be exposed are; details of the persons who are required to use the monitor, described by reference to the nature of their

work details of how and when the monitors are to be used details of the monitors having the sensitivity accuracy, range and energy response appropriate to the

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details of where the device is to be stored when not being worn details of the person who will be engaged to check the monitor and their qualifications

All personal monitoring devices to be used on SCL sites are to be of a type assessed and approved by ARPANSA.

At the end of each working period, personal monitoring devices are to be stored away from all radiation sources.

Personal monitoring devices are not to be worn if the monitored person is undergoing a radiographic examination.

Personal monitoring devices are to be assessed by a competent person (e.g. Radiation Safety Officer) every six (6) months (minimum)

As soon as practicable following the assessment of a personal monitoring device, SCL is to: arrange for a copy of the results to be sent to the relevant statutory radiation safety authority for the

particular state / territory; advise all monitored persons of their radiation assessment results; keep the personal monitoring records for the duration of the wearer’s working life and for not less

than 30 years after the last exposure assessment, and at least until the person has reached the age of 75 years;

If the person stops being a person who is required to wear a monitoring device, they may apply in writing for those records and the licensee must as soon as practicable give the person a copy

Personal monitoring records are to be checked by a Radiation Safety Officer to ensure radiation doses are below the prescribed limits as specified in the relevant radiation safety legislation for the particular state / territory, and that doses are as low as reasonably achievable. Note: If any unusual doses are received, the work practices of the wearer are to be investigated and, if

necessary, appropriate remedial action taken.

Personal alarm dosimeters are to be used where monitoring of relevant personnel is required (i.e. when boundaries have been set during radiography activities).

Personal alarm dosimeters are to be checked every twelve (12) months (minimum) for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response by the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory.

A personal alarm dosimeter is not to be used after it has been repaired, or suspected to have been damaged, until it is checked and deemed safe by the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory.

Radiation surveys are to be undertaken during all industrial radiation activities, and whilst work is being carried out on industrial gauges, to ensure that radiation levels are kept at acceptable levels.

Radiation monitoring devices (i.e. radiation survey meters) are to: have a dose rate range of at least between 1µSv/h and 1000µSv/h, or equivalent for the radiation

emitted from the radioactive substance; have an appropriate energy response; have a measurement uncertainty not greater than ±25% over the energy range of the radiation

emitted from the radioactive substance; and

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continue to indicate, either visibly or audibly, when radiation levels exceed the maximum readings in their measurement range.

Note: The above requirements are based on Queensland requirements only, thus reference should be

made to the radiation safety legislation for a particular state / territory to check for any other state / territory specific requirements.

Radiation survey meters are not to be tampered with or misused by any personnel. Prior to use, the radiation survey meter is to be subjected to a battery test, and a test to ensure it responds to radiation.

Note: This is done by checking the strength of radiation being emitted from a gauge or radiography

camera against the reading of another meter. Note: Some gauges incorporate a neutron source. As the survey meter may only detect gamma

radiation, there is a need to be aware that the radiation levels detected may only provide an indication of the total amount of radiation being emitted. A conversion factor may assist in the estimation of actual dose. The supplier of the industrial gauge may be able to assist in this regard.

Personal Protective Equipment SCL Radiation Safety Officers, and other relevant personnel, are to be provided with suitable personal protective equipment, including, as a minimum: portable alarm dosimeters, and film badges.

The worker must use the equipment in accordance with and information, training or instruction in the use of the equipment. The worker must not intentionally misuse or damage any of the equipment and must notify the Radiation Safety Officer if damage or a defect is noticed.

Note: A requirement of the possession licensee is to detail; they types of equipment to be supplied

described by reference to the nature of their work. How and when the equipment is to be worn. The intervals at which the equipment is to be checked for wear and tear, and correct operation. The person who will check the equipment and details of the persons who are required to wear the equipment.

Safety Checks The following checks / tests are to be performed by, or under the direction of a SCL Radiation Safety Officer.

As part of a preventative maintenance program, all SCL owned industrial gauges, and associated equipment, are to be checked to ensure they are free from build-up of materials (e.g. slurry), and that all signage is clean and legible.

On an annual basis, the following preventative maintenance and checks are to be carried out on all SCL owned industrial gauges (as a minimum): shutters are to be operated and locked to check for isolation ability; approximate exposure levels at a 1 meter distance from all gauges are to be checked and recorded

with the shutter both open and closed; gauges are to be inspected for corrosion; gauge mountings are to be checked to ensure they are secure;

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the location of all gauges is to be verified and all features of the installation are to be checked to ensure they are sound (e.g. all guards and interlocks are working effectively).

Source leakage testing is to be undertaken: as a precautionary measure prior to service maintenance (particularly for source changes or

shutter maintenance); on industrial gauges following an incident; and every six (6) months after a sealed radioactive substance reaches the end of its recommended

working life, as specified by the manufacturer.

Source leakage tests are to be undertaken in accordance with Annex A.3 of ISO9978-1992 – Radiation protection – Sealed radioactive sources – Leakage test methods.

Repair and Maintenance All maintenance and repair work not intended by the manufacturer to be undertaken by the owner (i.e. SCL), is to be conducted by a competent person qualified to perform such work. This person is to hold a current licence to use radioactive substances in industrial gauges during maintenance, repair or commissioning.

Note: A Radiation Safety Officer is to verify (through sitting), that the person engaged to perform

repair and maintenance work holds the relevant licence.

Modifications to industrial gauges are not to be undertaken without the prior approval of the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory. Following modification to an industrial gauge, the gauge is not to be used until it has been certified by an accredited person as complying with NM009: 2010 – Standard for sealed radioactive substances incorporated in sealed source apparatus used to carry out industrial gauging. A calibration check of all SCL owned radiation survey meters is to be performed once every twelve (12) months, and / or following suspected damage or repair.

Note: The survey meter is also to be calibrated if the calibration check yields erroneous results. Calibration checks are only to be undertaken by the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory. Records of all safety checks, maintenance and any actions taken are to be kept in specific equipment logbooks.

Notification of Incidents Notification of incidents involving a radioactive substance is to be undertaken in accordance with Attachment 3 - State / Territory Notification Requirements.

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Contractor Management Where contractors are procured to undertake specific on-site work involving the use of industrial gauges and / or industrial radiography etc., the contractor is to provide request and review the following information: a Radiation Safety and Protection Plan for any work involving radioactive apparatus / substances, request training and competency evidence of all those contracted workers who will be involved in

the work, and details of a competent person who shall be directly involved in the supervision of the work.

SCL is to ensure (through sitting) that all contractors procured to undertake work involving the use of industrial gauges and / or industrial radiography etc. on a SCL site, hold the relevant radiation safety qualification(s) / licence(s), issued by the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory (e.g. Industrial Radiography Operator Licence).

Where relevant, SCL is to provide contractors with all relevant information relating to on site radiation hazards, including SCL safe work procedures / standards relating to radiation safety.

SCL Radiation Safety Officers are to monitor the contractor’s methods of work and the implementation of the proposed controls to ensure that SCL standards for managing work activities involving radioactive apparatus / substances is achieved.

Site Specific Records The following records (as a minimum) are to be maintained by all SCL sites where radioactive substances are used / stored: Possession Licence issued by the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state /

territory; the Radiation Safety and Protection Plan, approved by the statutory radiation safety authority for

the particular state / territory; approvals to acquire radioactive substances; reports produced by Radiation Safety Officers; equipment maintenance reports; results of all safety checks performed; information / records regarding personal monitoring; inventory and location of industrial gauges; assessment reports for gauges and premises; results of source leakage tests; calibration check certificates for radiation survey meters; radioactive materials store log; and incident reports.

Training & Competency All SCL Radiation Safety Officers are to be deemed competent, and are to hold a current approved radiation safety qualification / licence, issued by the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory.

All contractors procured to undertake industrial radiography activities on site are to hold the relevant licence (i.e. Industrial Radiography Operator Licence), issued by the radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory.

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All personnel involved in the maintenance and repair of industrial gauges, are to hold a current approved radiation safety qualification / licence, issued by the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory.

Radiation Safety Officers and their Assistants, required to work in the vicinity of radioactive apparatus / substances etc, are to receive radiation safety training. Radiation safety training is to be facilitated by a SCL Radiation Safety Officer, and is to include the following as a minimum: description of radiation hazards; specific features and operating instructions for sealed radiation source apparatus; familiarisation in radiation safety issues in relation to industrial gauges; minimising radiation dose; details of the Site’s Radiation Safety and Protection Plan; details of emergency procedures (such as those in this Corporate Standard, ST-PRO-STR-625 –

Radiation Safety in Emergency Situations for Industrial Radiography, etc).

Radiation safety ‘refresher’ training is to be undertaken every three (3) years.

All persons working on a SCL site where industrial gauges are used, and / or industrial radiography is undertaken, are to be notified through the site induction process, that radiation hazards may exist on site, and are to be given information regarding the types of signage and warnings used.

Training for personnel involved with work activities relating to radiation is to occur as per: HBIRDPRO-#551049-Radiation Awareness HBIRDPRO-#551004-HEHI Radiation Safety

Review This Corporate Procedure is to be reviewed as required or on a three yearly basis.

References QLD Radiation Safety Act 1999 Reprint No 4c July 2010 QLD Radiation Safety Regulation 2010

AS 1319: 1994 Safety Signs for the Occupational Environment ISO9978: Radiation protection – Sealed radioactive sources – Leakage test methods. NM009: 2010 Standard for Premises – Ionising Radiation Sources

ARPANSA Code of practice for the safe transport of radioactive material (2008) known as the

Transport Code Barricading and Restricted Access Corporate Standard – HB# 659518 SCL Form Radiation Control Guide

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Attachments Attachment 1 State / Territory Statutory Radiation Safety Authorities Attachment 2 Radiation Safety and Protection Plan Template Attachment 3 State / Territory Notification Requirements Attachment 4 Emergency Procedures – Industrial Gauges Attachment 5 Audit Checklist

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Statutory Radiation Safety Authorities

State / Territory Chief Executive Contact Details

QLD Director Radiation Health Queensland Health

15 Butterfield Street

HERSTON QLD 4006

Ph) (07) 3328 9467

Fax) (07) 3328 9622

ACT Director Radiation Safety Protection and Nuclear Agency

GPO Box 726

CANBERRA ACT 2601

Ph) (02) 6169 4045

Fax) (02) 6207 6966

NSW Director Radiation Control Section Environment Protection Authority

PO Box A290

SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1232

Ph) (02) 9995 5000

Fax) (02) 9995 5999

VIC Manager Radiation Safety Program Department of Human Services

GPO Box 4057

MELBOURNE VIC 3001

Ph) 1300 767 469

Fax) 1300 769 274

WA Secretary Radiological Council

18 Verdun Street

NEDLANDS WA 6009

Ph) (08) 9346 2260

Fax) (08) 9381 1423

SA Director Radiation Protection Division Environment Protection Authority

PO Box2607

ADELAIDE SA

Ph) (08) 8204 2000

Fax) (08) 8214 4670

TAS Senior Health Physicist Health Physics Branch Department of Health and Human Services

GPO Box 125B

HOBART TAS 7001

Ph) (03) 6222 7256

Fax) (03) 6222 7257

NT Manager Radiation Health Section Department of Health and Community Services

GPO Box 40596

CASUARINA NT 0811

Ph) (08) 8999 2400

Fax) (08) 8999 7334

COMMONWEALTH Chief Executive Officer Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

PO Box 655

MIRANDA NSW 1490

Ph) (02) 9541 8333

Fax) (02) 9541 8303

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Radiation Safety & Protection Plan Template (Example Only) The following details are to be included in all Radiation Safety and Protection Plans developed by SCL sites where a radioactive substance is used / stored, along with any other relevant information that may be specified by the radiation safety authority for a particular state / territory (where applicable). Relevant information contained within this Corporate Standard should also assist in the development of a Radiation Safety and Protection Plan. Note: Refer also to STR-ST-285 – Strategy for Radiation Safety, for a current working example of a Radiation Safety and Protection Plan. 1 Introduction

a) Purpose b) Reference Documents

2 Hazard Assessment a) Industrial Gauging b) Industrial Radiography

3 Responsibilities of Possession Licensee As per statutory requirements for the particular state / territory

4 Duties of Radiation Safety Officer As per statutory requirements for the particular state / territory

5 Responsibilities of Workers As per statutory requirements for the particular state / territory

6 Access Control As per this Corporate Standard

7 Training As per this Corporate Standard, in addition to any other statutory requirements for the particular state / territory.

8 Safe Work Practices As per this Corporate Standard: a) general b) transport within company boundaries c) transport outside company boundaries d) storage e) routine work f) source leakage tests

9 Safe Methods and Procedures a) for the safe use of the source b) use of ancillary equipment (only if images are produced) c) quality and control, and d) remediation (following incident)

10 Radiation Monitoring a) Personal Monitoring Devices As per this Corporate Standard & include:

details of persons required to wear the device,

how, when and where device to be worn,

where device is to be stored when not in use,

intervals at which the device is to be assessed,

details of persons who are to perform assessment. b) Personal Alarm Dosimeters As per this Corporate Standard & include:

details of persons required to wear the device,

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how, when and where device to be worn,

where device is to be stored when not in use,

details of sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response

intervals at which the device is to be assessed (not more than 1 year), and

details of persons who are to perform the assessment. Radiation Monitoring Devices As per this Corporate Standard

11 Safety Devices and Personal Protective Equipment Include: a) type of equipment to be supplied / used, b) how and when equipment is to be worn, c) intervals at which the equipment is to be checked for wear and tear and correct

operation, and d) details of persons who are to perform checks. e) details of who is required to wear the personal protective equipment

12 Register Record in the register a) name of person carrying out practise b) details of disposal of radioactive materials, and c) details of and quality control procedures and outcomes of procedures

13 Repair and Maintenance As per this Corporate Standard

14 Safety Checks As per this Corporate Standard

15 Records As per this Corporate Standard, in addition to any other statutory requirements for the particular state / territory.

16 Emergency Procedures a) Industrial Gauging – as per Attachment 4 b) Industrial Radiography – refer to ST-PRO-STR-625 – Radiation Safety in Emergency Situations for Industrial Radiography.

17 Incident Notification As per Notification requirements detailed in Attachment 3

18 Attachments Examples: a) Radiation Equipment Register b) Relevant Contact Details c) List of Site Radiation Officers d) Radiation Monitoring Devices and Personal Alarm Dosimeters

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State & Territory Notification Requirements

What must be notified? When must notification occur? Reporting document Who is to notify or send

report? Who is the

report sent to?

QLD Dangerous Event (See definitions – following page)

Immediately, orally or in writing. If notice is given orally, the Licensee must give the chief executive a written notice confirming the oral notice within 7 days after the dangerous event happens.

Not specified Licensee

Refer – Attachment 1

VIC

Abnormal or unplanned exposure to radiation

Within 5 working days


Out of control radiation sources

In writing as soon as practicable but not later than 5 working days

Damage or malfunction of a source of radiation


Loss or theft of a source of radiation Immediately

Contamination by a radioactive substance In writing as soon as practicable but not later than 5 working days

Unintentional or accidental release of a radioactive substance


WA

Loss or theft of a radioactive substance, irradiating apparatus or electronic product

Immediately Not specified Licensee Loss of immediate control of a radioactive substance

SA Radiation emergencies Radiation accidents Loss or theft

As soon as is reasonable practicable

Orally or in writing If a written report is made to the licensee by a radiation worker, the licensee must provide a copy of the report within 7 days

Licensee

NSW

Radiation accidents Within 48 hours Not specified

Licensee Particulars of any assessment of the radiation dose to which a person may have been exposed as a result of the accident.

Within 10 days Not specified

Loss or theft As soon as possible but no later than 3 days Not specified

TAS Dangerous Event

Immediately, orally or in writing. If notice is given orally, the Licensee must give the chief

executive a written notice confirming the oral notice within 7 days after the dangerous event happens.


NT Dangerous Event

Immediately, orally or in writing. If notice is given orally, the Licensee must give the chief

executive a written notice confirming the oral notice within 7 days after the dangerous event happens.


ACT Excessive doses Not specified Not specified Licensee

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Definitions Terms Definitions

QLD

Dangerous event the source is, or appears to have been, lost or stolen;

there is a radiation incident in relation to the source, for which there are no remediation procedures stated in the licensee’s approved radiation safety and protection plan;

equipment that use, measures or controls radiation emitted from the source malfunctions with the result, or likely result, that there is, or will be, an unintended emission of the radiation or a person is, or will be, unintentionally exposed to the radiation.

the source is damage

the source is subject to access that is not provided for under an approved security plan or approved transport security plan

Radiation incident means an incident adversely affecting, or likely to adversely affect, the environment or the health or safety of any person because of the emission of radiation.

VIC

Abnormal or unplanned exposure to radiation if a person to whom this Part applies believes that an equivalent dose received by any person has or may have exceeded one millisievert as a result of an abnormal or unplanned exposure to radiation.

Damage or malfunction of a source of radiation if an irradiating apparatus, sealed radioactive source or sealed source apparatus is or has been damaged or has malfunctioned in a manner which could result in a person receiving a higher equivalent dose than would be received under normal circumstances.

Contamination by a radioactive substance If a surface, substance or material is or has been contaminated by a radioactive substance in excess of –

1.0 x 103 becquerels per metre in case of alpha-emitting radioactive substances; or

1.0 x 106 becquerels per square metre in the case of beta-emitting or gamma-emitting radioactive substances.

Unintentional or accidental release of a radioactive substance

if a radioactive substance is or has been released into the environment in excess of the concentration levels specified in Schedule 5.

NSW

Radiation accident an occurrence that involves the unplanned or unexpected emission of radiation (such as spillage or leakage of a radioactive substance or damage to radiation apparatus) and that is of such a nature or extent that it is likely: a) that one or more persons have, or could have, received a dose of radiation equal to or in excess of:

i) 5 millisieverts, in the case of an occupationally exposed person, or ii) 1 millisievert, in any other case, or

b) that premises or the environment may have become contaminated within the meaning of section 21 of the Act.

NT

Excessive dose if a person is suspected of receiving (other than as a patient undergoing treatment) a dose equivalent in excess of 200 millirems per week or that some unusual occurrence has taken place in or about a source of ionising radiation; or

if a personal monitoring device has recorded in respect of a person a dose equivalent exceeding 200 millirems per week.

ACT

Excessive dose if a person is suspected of having received (other than as a patient undergoing a diagnostic procedure or receiving therapeutic treatment) a dose equivalent in excess of 2,000 microsieverts in a period of 1 month or that some unusual occurrence has taken place in or about a source of ionising radiation; or

if a personal monitoring device has recorded in respect of a person a dose equivalent exceeding 2,000 microsieverts in a period of 1 month.

TAS

Excessive dose if a person (member of the public exposed to a stored radioactive material) receives a radiation exposure rate in excess of 2.5 microsieverts in an hour, or 1000 microsieverts in a year.

if a radiation exposure rate (from the storage of a radioactive material in any occupational accessible region outside the storage accommodation) exceeds 25 microsieverts in an hour.

if a person (member of the public exposed to an electronic product) receives a radiation exposure rate in excess of 20 microsieverts in any 4 week period.

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Emergency Procedure – Industrial Gauges (Example Only)

1. Immediately take action to protect human life, to limit injury and to provide first aid if necessary. 2. Allay panic. 3. Cordon off the area and prevent unauthorised and unnecessary access to the secured area. 4. Contact a Radiation Safety Officer. 5. Do not attempt to move or interfere with the radiation source unless directed by the Radiation

Safety Officer. 6. Remain at an appropriate distance (i.e. as far away as possible) from the source to minimise

exposure. 7. The Radiation Safety Officer is to conduct a radiation survey around the industrial gauge and

compare the results with previous monitoring results. 8. If the measurements differ significantly from the established values, or the radioactive

substance cannot be returned to the shielded position, the Radiation Safety officer is to determine the course of action to be taken to render the situation safe (e.g. placing additional shielding over the gauge). Pending advice from the Radiation Safety officer, access control is to be maintained.

9. The Radiation Safety Officer is to immediately notify the possession licensee and the statutory radiation safety authority for the particular state / territory.

10. The gauge involved in the incident is not to be used again until the Radiation Safety Officer confirms the safety of the gauge by obtaining a Certificate of Compliance for the gauge from an accredited person.

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Item Status Action Required Responsible Person Completed

(Insert Date & Initials) General Radiation Safety Controls

A current Possession Licence and Radiation Safety & Protection Plan endorsed by the statutory authority are maintained on site, due to the site maintaining a radiation source(s).

Yes No NA

Radiation Control Guides have been completed for appropriate tasks as defined in Sections 1, 6.1.5 & 6.1.6 of this Corporate Standard.

Yes No NA

Radiation Survey details are detailed within completed Radiation Control Guides.

Yes No NA

Specific Radiation Controls

Specific licenses, authorisations and accreditations for radiation issues such as storage, transport, security and industrial gauges are maintained as per Radiation Safety & Protection Plan & Corporate Standard requirements.

Yes No NA

Approved ARPANSA monitoring devices available for personnel who may be exposed during access / work.

Yes No NA

Above devices are stored away from radiation sources. Yes No NA

Personal monitoring devices assessed by competent person every 6 months (minimum), and:

copies of results sent to radiation safety authority,

monitored persons advised of results,

records kept / maintained.

Yes No NA

Personal alarm dosemeters available to relevant personnel. Yes No NA

Personal alarm dosemeters inspected every 12 months (minimum) by radiation safety authority.

Yes No NA

Radiation surveys undertaken for all industrial radiography activities and work on radiation density gauges.

Yes No NA

Records of safety checks by RSOs, as per Section 7.5 are maintained.

Yes No NA

Personnel undertaking maintenance and repair work are competent (and hold current licences) to perform such work.

Yes No NA

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Item Status Action Required Responsible Person Completed

(Insert Date & Initials)

Calibration checks undertaken by radiation safety authority on all radiation survey meters every 12 months (minimum).

Yes No NA

Records of safety checks, maintenance etc, kept in specific equipment log books.

Yes No NA

Training and Competency of Personnel

RSOs hold current radiation safety qualification / licence. Yes No NA

Personnel involved in maintenance and repair of industrial gauges hold current licence.

Yes No NA

Relevant personnel including RSO Assistants, required to work in vicinity of radioactive apparatus / substances received radiation safety training in accordance with Section 8 Corp Std.

Yes No NA

Refresher training given every 3 years (minimum) to relevant personnel.

Yes No NA

Contractor Management

Process in place for obtaining and reviewing Radiation Safety & Protection Plans and other relevant documentation from contractors.

Yes No NA

Records

Records, additional to those already addressed above, in accordance with Section 10 are maintained?

Yes No NA

Other / Further Details:

Signature of Person Conducting Inspection:

Copies Provided to: (Print First & Last Names)