See DC Cook's answers below. Joe Beer, CHP Staff Health Physicist Cook Nuclear Plant, Mail Zone 9 One Cook Place Bridgman, MI 49106 audinet: 280-2262 work: 269-465-5901 ext 2262 fax: 269-466-2661 cell: 269-313-7782 [email protected]
Thomas J Vandermey <[email protected]> Sent by: [email protected] 03/04/2013 01:04 PM Please respond to [email protected] To [email protected] cc Subject Powernet: Quick survey on RRA ingress/egress practices Fermi 2 requests answers to the following. Thanks in advance! 1) Does your site have an empty pockets policy for entering the RRA? No, not for entry. 2) Does your site have an empty pockets policy for exiting the RRA? Yes, by procedure, when exiting the restricted area (RCA), personnel are to monitor only personal items (work packages, gloves. and all items in their pockets except their wallet) with the Small Article Monitor (SAM) or as directed by RP. 3) Are RadWorkers allowed to use the SAM when exiting the RRA for personal items? Yes, see answer to 2). - What items are considered personal? See answer to 2). 4) Does you site allow personal gloves to be monitored in and out of RRA? Yes. - Who performs the monitoring? If the SAM alarms, RP is contacted. Non-RP personnel SHALL NOT remove the item(s) after the SAM has alarmed, unless directed to do so by RP personnel. 5) What restrictions do you place on routine/standard tools entering and exiting the RRA? Upon entry to the restricted area (RCA) all personnel shall obtain RP approval prior to bringing any materials, tools or equipment into the restricted area. - Is this delineated in your procedures? Yes. 6) Are RP Techs responding to PCM or SAM alarms required to wear rubber gloves? Not required, but considered a good practice. Tom VanderMey, CHP Principal Radiological Engineer DTE Energy, Fermi 2 734-586-1539 ---------------------------------------------------------------- This e-mail message and all attachments transmitted with it from the Nuclear Generation Group of American Electric Power are for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message.
