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LEM/TEK/45 (Part E)6 April 2011

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Lembaga Perlesenan Tenaga Atom

Kementerian Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi

Batu 24, Jalan Dengkil, 43800 Dengkil

Selangor Darul Ehsan

Tel: 03-89225888

Fax: 03-89223685 / 03-89254578

Web Site: http://www.aelb.gov.my

GUIDELINES FOR THE

PREPARATION OF A RADIATION

PROTECTION PROGRAM FOR

TENORM ACTIVITIES
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CONTENTSPage

SCOPE OF GUIDELINES 3

ACRONYMS 4

GLOSSARY 4

DECLARATION 5

PART 1: RADIATION PROTECTION MANAGEMENT 6STRUCTURE

PART 2: RESPONSIBILITY 8

2.1 Responsibility of Licensee2.2 Responsibility of OBTL2.3 Responsibility RPO (TENORM)2.4 Responsibility of RS (TENORM)2.5 Responsibility of P (TENORM)

PART 3: RADIATION WORKERS TRAINING 12PROGRAMME

PART 4: OPERATIONAL LIMITS FOR RADIATION 13WORKERS

PART 5: PROCEDURES FOR THE SURVEILLANCE, 14HANDLING AND KEEPING OF RELATEDRECORDS

PART 6: PROCEDURES IN UNEXPECTED 23CIRCUMSTANCES

PART 7: PROCEDURES IN UNEXPECTED 30CIRCUMSTANCES

PART 8: REFERENCES 35


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SCOPE OF GUIDELINES

This guide is provided for reference to those that will prepare the radiationprotection program (program) related to TENORM activities in respect to oiland gas facilities, mineral processing, tin slag and others established by theAELB.

In preparing the program, the licensee shall among others:

i. Prepare the program in Bahasa Malaysia and other languagesconsidered necessary for its own use.

ii. Use a format that is simple and easy to use.

iii. Have a special page titled DECLARATION where the OBTL

and RPO are required to sign every time changes are made tothe program.

iv. Explain in more detail in Part 7 in respect of procedures tohandle contingency situations.

v. Review and update the program from time to when necessary orwhen directed by the AELB.


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ACRONYMS

Abbreviated words used in this guide have the following meanings:

a. AELB is an abbreviation for Atomic Energy Licensing Board.

b. OBTL is a Person Responsible for the License.

c. RPO (TENORM) is the Radiation Protection Officer for TENORMactivity.

d. RS (TENORM) is the radiation protection supervisor for TENORMactivity.

e. P (TENORM) is the operator of TENORM activity.

f. IMDG is the abbreviation for International Maritime Dangerous Goods.

g. TENORM is the abbreviation for Technologically Enhanced NaturallyOccurring Radioactive Materials "

GLOSSARY

a. TENORM waste means waste sludge, radioactive scale, tin slag,

gypsum, iron oxide and the others prescribed by the AELB.

b. Contaminated materials means pipes, vessels and other equipmentcontaminated with TENORM.

c. Managing contaminated areas and handling of contaminated materialsincluding decontamination works.


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DECLARATION

I certify that this radiation protection program was prepared based on theguidelines of the AELB, and is responsible for implementing them inaccordance with what is prescribed in this program. Failure to comply andimplement such program may allow prosecution to be made against me underthe Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 (Act 304).

OBTLOBTL OBTL

Signature: (signature) (signature)

Name:

Position:

Date:

RPO RPO RPO RPO RPO

Signature: (signature) (signature) (signature) (signature)

Name:

Position:

Date:


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PART 1

RADIATION PROTECTION MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE

1.1 Definitions

In the radiation protection management structure (see e.g. in Figure1.1 below) that shall be implemented:

1. OBTL is the Person Responsible for the License appointed fromamong members of the Board of Directors of the Company orany person appointed by the Board of Directors of themanagement company.

2. RPO (TENORM) is a technically competent personappointed bythe licensee and approved by the AELB in writing, to supervise

the implementation of appropriate radiation protectionregulations, plans and procedures, including radiation protectionprogram.

3. RS (TENORM) is the Supervisor of Radiation Protection and issomeone who has the technical competence appointed by thelicensee and approved in writing by the AELB to help a RPO(TENORM) oversees the implementation of appropriateradiation protection regulations, plans and procedures includingradiation protection program.

4. P (TENORM) is an employee who is accredited in writing by theAELB to perform radiation work under the supervision of a RPO(TENORM) or RS (TENORM).

5. Radiation workers, include RPO (TENORM), RS (TENORM)and P (TENORM).


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Figure 1.1Companys radiation protection management structure

0Please state company/agency/organizations name.

LICENSEE

OBTL

RPO (TENORM)

RS (TENORM)

P (TENORM)


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PART 2

RESPONSIBILITY

2.1 Responsibility of Licensee

1. Appoints OBTL from members of the Board of Directors.

2. Ensure that only OBTL and RPO (TENORM) deal with theAtomic Energy Licensing Board (AELB).

3. Ensure that all activities involving ionizing radiation complieswith the Act 304 and subsidiary legislation made thereunder.

2.2 Responsibilities OBTL

1. Carry out all matters related to the AELB.

2. Provide the infrastructure (including finance and training)required by RPO (TENORM).

3. Nominate to the AELB, a worker of the company, which meetsall conditions required by the AELB, to be accredited as a RPO(TENORM).

4. Explain to the RPO (TENORM) the responsibility of a RPO

(TENORM).

5. Ensure the radiation protection programme adopted is inaccordance with the instructions, and the requirements of theAELB are subsequently complied with and implemented.

6. Ensure that all medical examinations are carried out byRegistered Medical Practitioner approved only by the AELB.

7. Prepare, update and keep all forms of records as directed by theAELB.

8. Ensure that all activities involving ionizing radiation comply withthe Act 304 and subsidiary legislation made thereunder.

2.3 Responsibility of RPO (TENORM)

1. Prepare and update the radiation protection program whenevernecessary or when directed by the AELB.

2. Provide emergency planning and preparedness program, report

any radiological emergency to the AELB, carry out investigation


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about the incident as well as taking corrective action to preventits recurrence.

3. Identify and analyze radiological hazards at the place of work,the environment and waste disposal sites for TENORM.

4. Implement programs on maintenance of pipeline and equipmentcontaining radioactive scale, and plan appropriate methods forthe disposal of TENORM waste.

5. Arrange medical surveillance program for radiation workers.

6. Identify the types and levels of radiation protection training forradiation workers.

7. Classify and label the work area according to Radiation

Protection Regulations (Basic Safety Standards) 1988.

8. Provide work procedures for TENORM and its wastes as aguide for the P (TENORM) including work procedures in thenormal and abnormal operations.

9. Prepare and implement dose monitoring program for radiationworkers, the work area and the environment.

10. Ensure that radiation protection equipment are in a good stateand is always used by the employee.

11. Ensure that the transportation of TENORM and its waste iscarried out in accordance with Radiation Protection Regulations(Transport) 1989.

12. Ensure that the recruitment and dismissal of radiation workerscomply with the procedures established by the AELB.

13. Ensure that any disposal of TENORM waste to be carried out,received prior approval of the AELB.

14. Supervise the following work:

a. high-risk work, such as planned exposure.b. maintenance of pipes and equipment containing

radioactive scale.c. handling of contaminated areas and materials.d. transportation of TENORM and its wastes.e. control and rescue operations during emergency.

15. Inspect, keep and update the following records:


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a. medical records of radiation workers [(LPTA/BM/5)(section A)].

b. radiation exposure records of wworkers [(LPTA/BM/5)(section B)].

c. radiation detectors calibration records.

d. external radiation levels records.e. hiring and dismissal of radiation workers records.f. storage records.g. TENORM waste disposal records.h. TENORM waste treatment records.i. transportation of TENORM and its wastes records .j. radiation accidents records.k. Records on radiological and environmental monitoring

reports of licensee.l. other records required by the AELB from time to time.

2.4 Responsibilitiy of RS (TENORM)

1. Assume the duties and responsibilities of the RPO (TENORM)during his absence (for holiday, undergoing courses or isoutside the country) as well as reporting all matters thathappens to the RPO (TENORM) upon the RPOs (TENORM)return to work.

2. Assists the RPO (TENORM) in implementing radiationprotection activities in compliance with the Act 304 andsubsidiary legislation made thereunder.

2.5 Responsibility of P (TENORM)

1. Comply with all instructions, procedures and regulations issuedby the RPO (TENORM) or RS (TENORM) to control exposure toionizing radiation.

2. Perform maintenance on pipes and equipment containingradioactive scales, and handling contaminated areas andmaterials according to the procedures determined by the RPO

(TENORM) or RS (TENORM) to avoid any unnecessaryexposure to himself or to his colleagues.

3. Use personnel monitoring devices, and any equipment asprovided and directed by the licensee, to restrict such possibleexposure.

4. Immediately report to the RPO (TENORM) or RS (TENORM) ofdamage or loss of any radiation protective equipment, such asradiation film badges, radiation detectors and so forth.


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5. Shall not interfere, move, alter or remove any safety devices orother equipment given for his protection or protection of othersunless authorized to do so.

6. Immediately report all incidents of accidental radiation exposure

to the RPO (TENORM) or RS (TENORM).

7. In exceptional circumstances, P (TENORM) will take necessarymeasures in accordance with established procedures, andimmediately notify the RPO (TENORM) or RS (TENORM) aboutthe situation.

8. Immediately report her pregnancy (for women workers) to theRPO (TENORM) or RS (TENORM) and registered medicalpractitioner.


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PART 3

RADIATION WORKERS TRAINING PROGRAM

1. The licensee shall conduct either internal or external training/courses

on radiation protection to new radiation workers as pre-employmenttraining/courses. Among others such training/courses, will emphasizethe following:

a. explain the function of Act 304 and subsidiary legislation madethereunder.

b. responsibility as radiation workers.c. health risks involved in their work as radiation workers.d. preventive measures to be taken.e. safe and effective work methods in TENORM activities,

including dose limiting system.

f. explanation on the dangers of TENORM and it wastes.g. methods of classifying control, supervise and clean areas.h. plans and procedures for normal operation.i. plans and procedures in the event of radiation incident/ accident.j. remedial actions after radiation incident/accident.k. emergency training.l. maintenance procedures for pipelines and equipment containing

radioactive scales, as well as handling contaminated areas andmaterials.

2. Radiation protection awareness training/courses (refresher course) forall radiation workers shall be held by the licensee as in-house oroutside1. Such training/course shall be carried out at least once in threeyears.

3. In-house training programs provided by the licensee shall be submittedto the AELB to be audited.

1Training/courses shall be conducted by training centres accredited by the AELB.


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PART 4

OPERATIONAL LIMITS FOR RADIATION WORKERS

1. Operational limits for personnel is set for 10 mSv per year, so that the

annual dose limit of 50 mSv per year is not exceeded.

2. For cases where this limit is exceeded, the licensee shall notify theAELB according to the unexpected procedure described in Part 7.


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PART 5

PROCEDURES FOR THE SURVEILLANCE, HANDLING ANDKEEPING OF RELATED RECORDS

NO. TYPES OFRECORDS

SURVEILLANCE,HANDLING AND KEEPING

OF RECORDS

REFERENCES[Note: please

state thereference

number of hefile and

location ofstorage]

1. License 1. OBTL or RPO (TENORM)shall ensure all activitiesperformed are related to

the class and purpose ofthe license only.

2. License shall be kept aslong as it is valid and itscopy shall be displayed.

2. Medical record ofradiation workersLPTA/BM/5 (Section

A) [Note: this recordis confidential to allthose unrelated]

1. For the purpose ofLPTA/BM/5 (Section A)record, examination

consists of:

a. Pre-employmentmedical examination(for workers who workin supervised orcontrolled areas).

b. General healthsurveillance.

c. A periodic review ofhealth (at least twice ayear for workers incontrolled areas andonce every 5 years forworkers in supervisedarea).

d. Special medicalexamination(performed with

immediate effect forworkers that received


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NO. TYPES OFRECORDS


OF RECORDS


state thereference

number of he

file andlocation ofstorage]

doses exceeding thelimits set).

e. Medical examinationupon termination orretirement.

2. Medical examination for

the purpose of LPTA/BM/5(Section A) record, shallbe carried out by medicalpractitioner approved byAELB only.

3. Records shall be kept bythe licensee as long as theworkers are still employedby the related licensee.

4. When workers ceasedworking as radiationworkers or retire, theserecords shall be kept bythe licensee (for 30 years)or sent to the AELB forkeeping or as reference.

5. When licensee employsnew workers who were

once radiation workers,the licensee shall obtainthe medical records of theworkers from theirprevious employers or theAELB (if the records weresubmitted by the previousemployers).

6. When the licensee ceasesoperations, all medical

records of radiationworkers shall be


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NO. TYPES OFRECORDS


OF RECORDS


state thereference

number of he


transferred to the AELB forkeeping or as reference.

3. Exposure records ofradiation workersLPTA/BM/5 (SectionB) [Note: theserecords are

confidential to thoseunrelated]

1. For the purposes ofLPTA/BM/5 (Part B)record, all radiationworkers are provided withfilm or TLD badges to be

worn during operations.Pocket dosimeter2 shall beadded by the license whenrequired.

2. RPO (TENORM) shallrecord the dose receivedby every radiation workersevery month or subject tothe approval of the AELB.

3. Results of workersmonitoring and the statusof their radiation exposureshall be communicated bythe RPO (TENORM) to theworkers not later than 14days from the date theresults were received.

4. Doses received by

workers during normaloperation, special plannedexposure, accidentalexposure and emergencyshall be recorded in thesame record book.

5. OBTL is responsible toreport to the AELB if theannual dose is exceeded,

2Pocket dosimeter reading shall be recorded daily and it will give early warning should there

be excessive exposure.


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OF RECORDS


state thereference

number of he


and he shall provide showcause within 21 days fromthe date the show causeletter was issued by theAELB.

6. Evaluation of exposuredose for the purpose

LPTA/BM/5 (Section B)record shall be carried outby agency recognized byAELB (please specify).

7. The licensee shall keeprecords as long as theworkers are still employedby the licensee.

8. When the workers ceasedworking as radiationworkers or retire, theserecords shall be kept bythe licensees (for 30years) or sent to the AELBfor keeping or asreference.

9. When licensee employsnew workers who were

once radiation workers,the licensees shall obtainthe exposure records ofthe radiation workers fromtheir previous employersor the AELB (if the recordswere submitted by theprevious employers).

10. When the licensee ceasesoperations, all radiation

exposure records ofradiation workers shall be


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OF RECORDS


state thereference

number of he


submitted to the AELB forkeeping or as reference.

4. Record of OBTLchanges andrecruitment/termination of radiationworker

1. Permission shall beobtained from the AELB atleast 14 days before anychanges in OBTL, andrecruitment/termination of

RPO (TENORM), RS(TENORM) or P(TENORM).

5. Radiation Detectorcalibration record

1. The licensee shall have atleast 2 units of radiationdetector for each premise.

2. The radiation detectorsshall be calibrated at least

once a year or if problemsarise, in respect of theequipment (please state).

3. Each new equipment shallbe calibrated before use.

6. Records of externalradiation levels andReport ofRadiological and

EnvironmentalMonitoring

1. Monitoring of externalradiation levels shall becarried out in supervisedand controlled areas.

2. This monitoring includesevaluation of externalradiation level at theradiation work area, levelsof radioactivecontamination in that area,and assessment ofradiological riskassociated with accidentor emergency situation.

3. Monitoring of external


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OF RECORDS


state thereference

number of he


radiation levels duringperiodic3 and specific4maintenance shall becarried out usingmonitoring equipmentapproved by the AELB.

4. Surveillance of area using

film badge or TLD chipsshall be carried out eachmonth and the recordskept for area doseassessment.

5. Surveillance of work areasusing survey meter shallalso be carried out before,during and after the workson TENORM wastemanagement.(Transportation, disposal,treatment of TENORMwaste, maintenance ofpipelines and equipmentcontaining radioactivescale etc.).

6. Record on levels ofexternal radiation is

submitted to the AELBmonthly or as prescribedto the AELB.

7. Record of externalradiation levels, amongothers include:

3Periodic monitoring are monitoring carried out periodically including during normal

maintenance.

4Specific monitoring are monitoring carried out during maintenance involving radiation

incidences such as breakage of confinement.


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OF RECORDS


state thereference

number of he


a. Date and time ofmeasurement.

b. Sketch of the workingarea, i.e. control,supervise and cleanareas.

c. Location of work.

d. Type, model and dateof calibration ofradiation detectionequipment.

e. Readings of externalradiation levels outsideof the work area.

8. For work on TENORMwaste treatment,environmental monitoringshall be carried out asfollows:

a. Air particulateanalyzed for U-238 andTh-232 contents.

b. Effluent - analyzed forRa-226 and Ra-228contents.

c. Soil analyzed for thecontents of Ra-226,Ra-228, U-238 and Th-232.

d. Sludge - analyzed forthe content of U-238,

Th-232, Ra-226 andRa-228.


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NO. TYPES OFRECORDS


OF RECORDS


state thereference

number of he


e. Ground water - analyzethe content of Ra-226and Ra-228.

Before, during and afterthe treatment process.These samples shall be

analyzed by laboratoriesof TENORM consultantsrecognized by AELB(please state).Radiological andenvironmental monitoringreports shall be submittedto the AELB within 14days after the results wereobtained.

7. TENORM WasteTreatment record

1. The quantity of TENORMwaste to be treated isrecorded.

2. The quantity of solid wastegenerated after TENORMwaste treatment process isrecorded and will bemanaged by the originalowner.

8. TENORM wastedisposal record(Note: refer to Part6)

1. The quantity of TENORMwaste disposed at thedisposal site is recorded.

2. The location of disposalsite is stated.

9. Transportationrecord [Note: referto Part 6]

Any transportation ofTENORM and its wastes shallbe reported to the AELB at

least 14 days before suchactivity is carried out.


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OF RECORDS


state thereference

number of he


10. Radiationincidences/accidents records[Note: refer to Part7]

All radiationincidents/accidents involvingTENORM and its wastes, forexample transportation, fire ortheft shall be recorded.

11. Storage record Inventories of TENORM,TENORM waste andcontaminated materials arerecorded.

12. Other recordsrequired by AELBfrom time to time

Licensee shall prepare otherrecords required by the AELBfrom time to time.


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PART 65

PROCEDURES IN THE HANDLING OF TENORM WASTES

NO. HANDLINGBEFORE

HANDLINGDURING

HANDLINGAFTER

HANDLING

1. TENORMwastetreatmentprocess

1. RPO(TENORM)shall ensureall workinstructionsrelated to thehandling ofTENORMwaste wasgiven to P

(TENORM).

2. RPO(TENORM)shall ensurethe surveymeters are ingoodconditionswith validcalibration for

use by P(TENORM).

3. RPO(TENORM)shall ensurethat barriersand radiationhazardwarningsignage are

installed inareas wherework relatedto TENORMwaste iscarried out.

4. P (TENORM)working

1. Only P(TENORM)assigned todeal withTENORMwaste isallowed intothesupervisedand the

controlledareas duringwork.

2. All radiationworkersworking withTENORMwaste MUSTwear radiationprotective

clothing (e.g.coveralls,safety boots,gloves andbreathingapparatus)and personnelmonitoringequipment(such as filmbadges or

TLD) at alltime whenworking withthe materials.

3. Eating,drinking andsmoking arestrictly

1. Radiationworkers shallreport to theRPO(TENORM)that workinvolvingTENORMwaste iscompleted.

2. Safetyclothing ofworkers andtools/equipment used aremonitored forcontaminationbefore leavingthe work area.

3. P (TENORM)shall ensurethat the workarea has beenmonitored forcontaminationusingradiationdetectors, andthat there isno

contaminationof the saidarea.

5This part shall be prepared according to the format given. Please prepare according to theappropriate activity at the companys premise. Its content must be easily understood by the

radiation workers.


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NO. HANDLINGBEFORE

HANDLINGDURING

HANDLINGAFTER

HANDLING

during thattime shallensure that:

a. They wearfilm badgeor TLD.

b. Radiationdetectorssuch assurveymeters arecalibrated

and thebatteriesare in goodcondition.

prohibited inthe workareas.

2. Maintenance

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andequipmentcontaining

radioactivescales andthedecontamination ofcontaminated materials

1. Film badge orTLD shall beprovided to allradiationworkers

involved.

2. Waterproofsafety clothingsuch ascoveralls,safety boots,gloves andbreathingapparatusshall also be

provided toworkersinvolved.

3. Safetyequipmentespeciallyradiationdetectors anddetectors tomonitor

1. The externalradiationlevels andsurfacecontamination

shall alwaysbe monitoredto ensure nocontamination.

2. OnlyauthorizedW(TENORM)are allowedinto the

supervisedand controlledareas duringwork.

3. TENORMwaste foundon equipmentmust becollected andsent for

1. Workerssafety clothingandtools/equipment used are

monitored forcontaminationbefore takenout of thework area.

2. P (TENORM)shall ensurethat the workarea has beenmonitored for

contaminationusingradiationdetectors, andthat there isnocontaminationof the saidarea.

3. Equipment

6If relevant


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HANDLINGDURING

HANDLINGAFTER

HANDLING

contaminatedair particlesare

functioningwell.

analysis of itsradioactivecontent and

radioactivity.

4. Eating,drinking andsmoking arestrictlyprohibited inthe workareas.

and theirrelatedcomponents

shall bemonitored forexternalradiation andsurfacecontaminationto ensure thatthey are notcontaminated.

4. All radiation

monitoringequipmentsuch as filmbadges orTLD andradiationdetectors arereturn to theiroriginalplaces.

5. Make sure areport is madeto the RPO(TENORM) orRS(TENORM)uponcompletion ofmaintenancework.

6. RPO(TENORM)shall send allfilm badges orTLD foranalysis everymonth.

7. Maintenancereport shall be

prepared. Itshall contain


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HANDLINGDURING

HANDLINGAFTER

HANDLING

information onthedecontaminati

on andmaintenance,quantity ofradioactivescalesaccumulatedand proposedduration ofsubsequentmaintenance.

3. Storage/DisposalSites7

1. Licensee shallobtain priorapproval fromthe AELB ondesignatedstorage/disposal sitelocations.

2. To obtain

such approvallicensee mustsubmit theRadiologicalImpactAssessment(RIA) report,as containedin the GuideLEM/TEK/30sem. 2,

September1996.

1. Entrance intothestorage/disposal sites islimited toOBTL, RPO,RS or P(TENORM)only.

2. Radiationsign, noticeand radiationhazardwarning shallbe posted onfences/barrieror at theentrance ofthe storage/disposal site

according tothe formatdetermined bythe AELB.

3. Radiologicalandenvironmentalmonitoring aswellsurveillance of

1. Monitoring ofenvironmentalsamples (suchas water, soil,air) and theexternalradiation levelshall be carriedout to ensurethat work at the

TENORMwaste disposalsite does notcauseenvironmentalcontamination.

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NO. HANDLINGBEFORE

HANDLINGDURING

HANDLINGAFTER

HANDLING

externalradiationlevels are

conductedeverymonth/subjectto theapproval ofthe AELB,and the reportshall be sentto the AELB.

4. Transportati

on ofTENORMand itswastes

1. TENORM andits wastes ispacked inAELBsapprovedpackage(s)

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and labeled.

2. The quantity

of wastes andexternalradiationlevels arerecorded.

3. Radiationworkersinvolved areprovided withpersonal

monitoringequipment(e.g. filmbadges orTLDs).

By road

1. All relateddocumentsmust be withthe RPO(TENORM) orRS(TENORM)duringtransportation.

2. RPO(TENORM) orRS(TENORM)must alwaysaccompanythepackage(s)duringtransportation.

3. All thoseinvolvedduringtransportation,including RPO(TENORM) orRS(TENORM),driver and hisassistance

1. Vehicles andequipmentused in thetransportationshall bedecontaminated before takenout (ifapplicable).

2. Contaminationmonitoring onworkersinvolved shallbe carried outto ensure thatthey are freefromcontamination.

3. Workersinvolved arerequired towash theirhands andfaces beforeleaving.

8 E.g. drum and polypropylene beg


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HANDLINGDURING

HANDLINGAFTER

HANDLING

must wearfilm badge orTLD, and

pocketdosimeter.

4. Passengers,other than thedriversassistant isnot allowed inthe vehicleduringtransportation.

5. Radiationdetectors,barriers,warning signsand radiationhazard noticemust bebrought alongduringtransportation.

6. Radiationlevel at anywork locationshall notexceed 0.02mSv/h. Theradiation levelon the outerwall of the

vehicle shallnot exceed 2mSv/h andshall notexceed 0.1mSv/h at adistance of 2meters fromthe exteriorwall of thevehicle.

7. Radiation


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HANDLINGDURING

HANDLINGAFTER

HANDLING

stickers shallbe displayedon the outside

of eachsidewall andrear wall ofthe vehicle.

By sea or rivervessel

1. In addition totherequirements

of regulationson RadiationProtection(Transport)1989, therequirementsof latestedition of theIMDG shallalso be met.


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PART 79

PROCEDURES IN UNEXPECTED CIRCUMSTANCES

NO. INCIDENTBEFOREINCIDENT

DURINGINCIDENT

AFTER INCIDENT

1. RadiationIncident/Accident10

- 1. RPO (TENORM)shall report theincident to theAELB within 24hours.

2. Radiationdetectors shallbe used tomeasure the

radiation levelsof the area.

3. Radiationhazard warningsign shall beplaced near theincident site andmonitored toprevent anyunauthorized

entrance to thesite.

1. Affectedworkers shall begiven medicalexamination.

2. Reports shall bemade to theAELB ofworkerssuspected of

receiving dosesexceeding 50mSv/year.Chromosomalaberrationanalysis shallalso be carriedout on workerssuspected ofreceiving dosesexceeding 100

mSv/year.

3. Licensee shallconduct incidentinvestigations todetermine thecauses of theincidence.

4. Written report ofthe incident

shall besubmitted to theAELB within 30days of theaccident.Informationprovided in this

9This part shall be prepared according to the format given. Please prepare according to the

appropriate activity at the companys premise. Its content must be easily understood by the

radiation workers.

10Examples: operational limit is exceeded.


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DURINGINCIDENT

AFTER INCIDENT

report shall,among others,consists of:

a. Details ofthelicensee,time, dateand place ofincident.

b. How thisincidenthappened.

c. About thesubstanceinvolved,includingthe type,quantity,chemicalandphysicalform (ifapplicable).

d. Evaluationof individualdose and adescriptionof howexposureoccurs (ifapplicable).

e. Initialenvironmental impactassessment(ifapplicable).

f. Actionstaken andto be done

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DURINGINCIDENT

AFTER INCIDENT

the risk thatmight arisefrom the

incident.

g. Proceduresormeasurestaken or willbe done topreventsuchincidentfrom

recurring.

h. Otherinformationdeemednecessary.

2. Loss orstolen pipesor equipment

containingradioactivescales11

- - 1. Is reported tothe following:

a. Police

b. OBTL, RPO(TENORM)or RS(TENORM)

c. AELB

2. Investigationsshall be

conducted bythe licensee todetermine thecauses of thisincident.

3. RPO(TENORM)shall notify theincident to theAELB within 24

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hours of theincident.

4. Prepare areport to theAELB within 30days of theincident. [Note:refer to Part 7(1)]

3. Fire, flood,and othernatural

disasters12

- 1. The followingshould becontacted:

a. Thecompanysrescue team,firefighters,medicalteams orpolice13.

b. Area Security

personnel.

c. OBTL, RPO(TENORM) orRS(TENORM).

d. The AELBwithin 24hours of theincident.

2. Pipes andequipmentcontainingradioactivescales aremoved awayfrom thefire/flood (if

[Note: refer Part7(1)]

12

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possible).

3. Make sure no

member of thepublicapproaches thearea.

4. RPO (TENORM)must ensure thatthe pipes andequipmentcontainingradioactive scale

affected by thefire/floods, doesnot cause anycontamination. Ifsuchcontaminationoccurs, the RPO(TENORM) shallplan andimplementmeasures fordecontamination.

4. SpecialPlannedExposure

Obtain priorapprovalfrom theAELB

Shall bedetermined by theAELB

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REFERENCES14

1. Atomic Energy Licensing Act 1984 (Act 304)

2. Regulations on Radiation Protection (Licensing) 1986 [PU (A) 149]

3. Regulations on Radiation Protection (Transport) 1989 [PU (A) 456]

4. Radiation Protection Regulations (Standards Basic Security) 1988 [PU(A) 61]

5. Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514)

6. LEM/TEK/30 Sem.2, September 1996

7. Document 'International Maritime Dangerous Goods' (IMDG) (latestedition)

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