Issue a radiation work permit
Practice the sequence you already learned for “Issue a radiation work permit” until the order feels automatic. Drill the 10 CFR 20 / NRC RG 8.8 ALARA RWP order. Work in the posted area does not start until maps, stay times, dosimetry, briefing, and an approved RWP are complete.
- Survey or review the current dose-rate and contamination maps.
- Set stay times and protective clothing on the RWP.
- Obtain RSO or RP approval on the RWP.
- Issue dosimetry.
- Brief the work party on hold points.
- Enter only on the active RWP.
- Monitor and leave if a hold point or alarm is reached.
- Frisk out.
- Record dose.
- Close the RWP at the end of the job.