We have a flow chart on how to handle alarm response for the exit monitors and we go through the personnel contamination part to its logical exit point to dosimetry for internal contamination assessment. Of course with the indications you mention, we'll be getting involved as soon as possible.
Fred Rosser RP Supervisor Grand Gulf Nuclear Station 601 437-6571 ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2010 4:22 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Powernet: Quick Question on Intakes and PCEs Palo Verde requests information on the following: If a worker alarms an exit area contamination monitor and there is an indication that they have experienced an intake e.g., contamination in and/or around the nose and mouth only, how do you account for / record the identified condition, e. g., only consider the potential internal dose consequences (treat as an intake only), consider this as a potential or actual PCE, both, or something different? Thanks in advance, Seth. ********************************************************************** Seth J. Kanter, CHP, RPT Sr. Health Physicist Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station Mail Sta. 7397 5801 S. Wintersburg Rd. Tonopah, AZ 85354 Phone (623) 393-3130 Fax (623) 393-2487 Unless otherwise noted, all opinions are my own Liviu Librescu ********************************************************************** Email Firewall made the following annotations --------------------------------------------------------------------- --- NOTICE --- This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain confidential, privileged or proprietary information. If you have received it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original and any copy or printout. Unintended recipients are prohibited from making any other use of this e-mail. Although we have taken reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this e-mail, we accept no liability for any loss or damage arising from the use of this e-mail or attachments, or for any delay or errors or omissions in the contents which result from e-mail transmission. ---------------------------------------------------------------------
