Columbia does not post survey maps outside of room entrances. Maps for the general areas inside the RCA are posted at the Health Physics Access Control Point (HPAC). Workers are required to review their work area radiological information and complete a TRIP Ticket prior to being briefed by HP. Areas not covered by the maps at the HPAC and all HRAs and above require a job specific HP Brief at which time all current surveys for the work area are reviewed.
We do have an electronic survey data base (VISIO) which is accessible via the intranet. It does not preclude the worker from reviewing the survey maps at the HPAC. HP has no way of verifying the information reviewed electronically was the most current survey information. We are looking into other data bases for upgrading or electronic survey program. Inside the RCA we have used electronic reader boards, stanchions with radiological information placards attached and identified Low Dose Waiting Areas (LDWA) to provide information to workers. Ray Thomson Health Physics Staff Advisor Columbia Generating Station [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Office, 509-377-8273 Pager, 509-780-0339 From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]]<mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]> On Behalf Of Barber, Jerry Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 5:33 AM To: '[email protected]' Subject: Powernet: RE: In-Field Radiological Information Follow-Up Robinson does not currently use survey maps located outside of rooms. Survey maps are available in books at the RC Lead's Window at the RCA boundary. We also have visual displays at the RCA boundary that show dose rates measured by real time (DRD based) area monitors located throughout the plant. From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]]<mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]> On Behalf Of BJ Thompson Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 5:55 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Powernet: RE: In-Field Radiological Information Follow-Up North Anna uses both color coded survey maps and standard radiological survey maps for worker's reference at the HP Office. In addition, we have a copy of the work area prior to entrances for "High Radiation Areas". For changing conditions, we use signs & flashing lights, television monitors, etc to increase the "media coverage" of significant changes in radiological conditions. We are upgrading to VSDS and hopefully this will allow worker's the ability to review radiological surveys via the LAN connect computers. Barbara J. Thompson Supervisor of Exposure Control Dominion - North Anna Power Station Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Phone: 540-894-2605 Beeper: #3469 FAX: 540-894-2408 From: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> [mailto:[email protected]]<mailto:[mailto:[email protected]]> On Behalf Of [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 3:38 PM To: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> Subject: Powernet: In-Field Radiological Information Follow-Up In 2008 Palo Verde requested information on posting and providing radiological information, specifically we asked "do you post dose rates and contamination levels outside of rooms and areas in your RCA or do you utilize some other method to inform radworkers of radiological conditions? At Palo Verde during non-outage periods we typically post the most recent survey information outside of rooms and areas to inform workers (10CFR19.12); however, due to rapidly changing radiological conditions during outages we suspend this practice and have workers interface directly with RP at various control points to ensure that they have the latest radiological information. Since 2008 we have implemented an electronic survey system that allows all workers to access the latest survey information from any LAN connect computer; however, we still use a non-outage posting strategy that includes using color coded survey maps outside of room to indicate various dose gradients in an area. Palo Verde is looking at this practice and would like to know what other plants do "to properly warn workers of radiological hazards, e.g., posting copies of the most recent survey information, electronic status boards or survey maps, etc. 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 ********************************************************************** --- 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. 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