Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Inspection Part III

Slide 2 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III To provide an understanding of an inspection program and inspection procedure (follow-up and feedback) Objective

Slide 3 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III At inspection, check the validity of the authorization data. i.e.:- General and Identifying Information name, address etc. of the licensee; physical location of the facility; the purpose and scope of the licence and validity; radiation protection officer; qualified experts and external services; representative of the legal person; information on any external workers and their employers.

Slide 4 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III identification and location of sources (compare with the source inventory maintained by the licensee and the Regulatory Authority) Verification of Safety the placement and adequacy of source shielding; safety control systems; appropriate warning signs (in the local language); physical protection of sources, in storage and in use, against theft, fire, etc. At inspection, check source security and safety i.e.:-

Slide 5 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III clearly allocate responsibilities for different operations and procedures; Verification of Safety (cont) give suitable guidance on working procedures; give appropriate guidance on accident and emergency procedures; provide appropriate and relevant training for workers. At inspection, confirm that the facility’s written procedures:-

Slide 6 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III recognizes its responsibilities and is aware of the authorization conditions; Verification of Safety (cont) provides adequate supervision over all operations; gives sufficient support, authority and resource allocation to the RPO; At inspection, confirm that management :-

Slide 7 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III the classification of areas Worker Protection working procedures, local rules and supervision; the monitoring of exposures and contamination; the health surveillance program. At inspection, confirm arrangements and suitability of:-

Slide 8 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III visitor control; control of non-occupationally exposed personnel; Public Protection At inspection, confirm arrangements and the suitability of:- the placement and shielding of sources; management of radioactive waste and discharges; monitoring of exposures and contamination.

Slide 9 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III Emergency plan confirm reviews and updates Training and exercises confirm that training is given; and exercises are conducted. Emergency Planning At inspection, confirm planning for emergencies.

Slide 10 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III the allocation of responsibilities for medical exposures; Medical Exposures At inspection, confirm:- a functioning policy for the justification of exposures; that exposures are subject to optimization and that guidance levels are used; appropriate equipment is calibrated and clinical dosimetry data is maintained; management has a functioning Quality Assurance program; that accidental medical exposures are investigated.

Slide 11 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III licensing information, inspection reports; regulations and codes of practice; documents on allocation of responsibilities, working procedures. Records source information, inventory of sources; transfers, disposal of sources and waste; exposure monitoring results; accident and incident reports. At inspection, check the following documents:- and records:-

Slide 12 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III Inspection reports should include:- identifying information (licence number, licensee, etc.) Inspection Reports the date of inspection; the persons involved (inspector, RPO, etc.); the practice/sources inspected; references to relevant regulations; the scope (and reasons) for the inspection; detected deficiencies and other observations; possible restrictions that should be applied.

Slide 13 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III The inspection findings should be used, where appropriate, to:- Feedback to Regulatory Process modify the inspection program; inform officers responsible for assessing and reviewing authorization applications; educate other inspectors. amend the licensing database and source inventory;

Slide 14 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III Decision making on findings Inspection reports Feedback to regulatory program Feedback and follow-up Analysis of information Pre-inspection preparation Plan for inspection Equipment and instruments Entrance briefing Observations, assessments Exit briefing Inspection Summary

Slide 15 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III References Inspection of Radiation Sources and Enforcement IAEA Safety Report

Slide 16 Organization and Implementation of a National Regulatory Program for the Control of Radiation Sources Module 3-8 Part III Prepare a basic checklist for unannounced field-site inspections of an industrial radiography licensee using 192 Ir sources. Inspections generally will be performed while the licensee is working in customers’ premises. The checklist, of some items, should be suitable for use by a less experienced inspector. Exercise