Thank you for the responses to my benchmark.

In summary,
There were 8 responders.
*         In response to the question regarding the use of turnstiles at 
high-traffic CA exits to ensure worker do not leave their EDs at the SOP:
o        4 responses stated their site uses turnstiles at high traffic CA 
exits.  The turnstile at one site only detects the presence of an ED
o        4 responses do not use turnstiles at the CA exit
o        1 site utilizes turnstiles at the dress-out area exit to ensure 
workers have their ED
*         There were other very worthwhile practices noted:
o        Two sites staff the high-traffic CA exit areas 24/7 to assist works, 
provide coaching, and reinforce undress sequence.
o        One site has instructions printed on the SOP with an area designated 
for placing the ED while doffing
o        One site has the worker place their ED on a tray
o     One site uses baskets on stanchions to place the ED while doffing rather 
than placing it on the floor or SOP
o     One site uses additional posting in the area as a reminder as well as 
easels at the Exit areas asking workers if they have their EDs
*         In general, posting of instructions, RWT training, and training 
specific to ED removal were all noted practices.

Conclusion:
A good practice would include:

 *   Provide training specifically on how to handle the ED during doffing
 *   Have a designated location to place the ED during doffing; preferably on a 
stand or stanchion
 *   Provide additional signage such as easels to ask works if they have their 
EDs
 *   Utilize turnstiles to at least detect the presence of the ED at the CA exit
 Again,
Thanks for the responses


Scott Huneycutt
Xcel Energy | Responsible By Nature
Senior Health Physicist
Monticello Nuclear Generating Plant
2807 West County Road 75, Monticello, MN 55362
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