DHS 157.73(7)(f)
(f) An irradiator pool shall be equipped with a purification system designed to be capable of maintaining the water during normal operation at a conductivity of 20 microsiemens per centimeter or less and with a clarity so that the sources are clearly visible.
DHS 157.73(7)(g)
(g) A physical barrier, such as a railing or cover, shall be used around or over irradiator pools during normal operation to prevent personnel from accidentally falling into the pool. The barrier may be removed during maintenance, inspection and service operations.
DHS 157.73(7)(h)
(h) If long-handled tools or poles are used in an irradiator pool, the radiation dose rate to the operator at the handling areas of the tools may not exceed 0.02 millisievert (2 mrem) per hour.
DHS 157.73(8)
(8)
Source rack protection. If the product to be irradiated moves on a product conveyor system, the source rack and the mechanism that moves the rack shall be protected by a carrier or guides to prevent products and product carriers from hitting or touching the rack or mechanism.
DHS 157.73(9)(a)(a) If electrical power at a panoramic irradiator is lost for longer than 10 seconds, the sources shall automatically return to the shielded position.
DHS 157.73(9)(b)
(b) The lock on the door of the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator shall remain locked in the event of a power failure.
DHS 157.73(9)(c)
(c) During a power failure, the area of any irradiator where sources are located may be entered only when using an operable and calibrated radiation survey meter.
DHS 157.73(10)
(10)
Design requirements. An irradiator shall meet all of the following design requirements:
DHS 157.73(10)(a)
(a)
Shielding. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall design shielding walls to meet generally accepted building code requirements for reinforced concrete and design the walls, wall penetrations, and entranceways to meet the radiation shielding requirements of sub.
(3). If the irradiator will use more than 2 x 10
17 becquerels (5 million Ci) of activity, a licensee shall evaluate the effects of heating of the shielding walls by the irradiator sources.
DHS 157.73(10)(b)
(b)
Foundations. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall design the foundation, with consideration given to soil characteristics, to ensure that the foundation is adequate to support the weight of the facility shield walls.
DHS 157.73(10)(c)
(c)
Pool integrity. For a pool irradiator, a licensee shall design the pool to ensure all of the following:
DHS 157.73(10)(c)2.
2. That the pool is strong enough to bear the weight of the pool water and shipping casks.
DHS 157.73(10)(c)5.
5. That metal components are metallurgically compatible with other components in the pool.
DHS 157.73(10)(d)
(d)
Water handling system. For a pool irradiator, a licensee shall verify that the design of the water purification system is adequate to meet the requirements of sub.
(7) (f). The system shall be designed so that water leaking from the system does not drain to unrestricted areas without being monitored.
DHS 157.73(10)(e)
(e) Radiation monitors. For all irradiators, a licensee shall evaluate the location and sensitivity of the radiation monitor to detect sources carried by the product conveyor system as required by sub.
(5) (a). A licensee shall verify that the product conveyor is designed to stop before a source on the product conveyor would cause a radiation overexposure to any person. For a pool irradiator, if the licensee uses radiation monitors to detect contamination under sub.
(16) (b), the licensee shall verify that the design of radiation monitoring systems to detect pool contamination includes sensitive detectors located close to where contamination is likely to concentrate.
DHS 157.73(10)(f)
(f)
Source rack. For a pool irradiator, a licensee shall verify that there are no crevices on the source or between the source and source holder that would promote corrosion on a critical area of the source. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall determine that source rack drops due to loss of power will not damage the source rack and that source rack drops due to failure of cables, or alternate means of support, will not cause loss of integrity of sealed sources. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall review the design of the mechanism that moves the sources to ensure that the likelihood of a stuck source is low and that, if the rack sticks, a means exists to free the rack with minimal risk to personnel.
DHS 157.73(10)(g)
(g)
Access control. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall verify from the design and logic diagram that the access control system meets the requirements of sub.
(2).
DHS 157.73(10)(h)
(h)
Fire protection. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall verify that the number, locations, and spacing of the smoke and heat detectors are appropriate to detect fires and that the detectors are protected from mechanical and radiation damage. A licensee shall verify that the design of the fire extinguishing system provides the necessary discharge patterns, densities, and flow characteristics for complete coverage of the radiation room and that the system is protected from mechanical and radiation damage.
DHS 157.73(10)(i)
(i)
Source return. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall verify that the source rack will automatically return to the fully shielded position if power is lost for more than 10 seconds.
DHS 157.73(10)(j)
(j)
Seismic. For a panoramic irradiator to be built in seismic areas where the probability of a horizontal acceleration in rock of more than 0.3 times the acceleration of gravity in 250 years is greater than 10%, a licensee shall design the reinforced concrete radiation shields to retain their integrity in the event of an earthquake by designing the irradiator to the seismic requirements of local building codes.
DHS 157.73(10)(k)
(k)
Wiring. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall verify that electrical wiring and electrical equipment in the radiation room are selected to minimize failures due to prolonged exposure to radiation.
DHS 157.73(11)
(11)
Construction monitoring and acceptance testing. An irradiator shall meet all of the following requirements prior to loading sources:
DHS 157.73(11)(a)
(a)
Shielding. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall monitor the construction of the shielding to verify that its construction meets design specifications and local building code requirements for reinforced concrete.
DHS 157.73(11)(b)
(b)
Foundations. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall monitor the construction of the foundations to verify that their construction meets design specifications.
DHS 157.73(11)(c)
(c)
Pool integrity. For a pool irradiator, a licensee shall verify that the pool meets design specifications and shall test the structural integrity of the pool and its ability to hold water. A licensee shall verify that outlets and pipes meet the requirements of sub.
(7) (c).
DHS 157.73(11)(d)
(d)
Water handling system. For a pool irradiator, a licensee shall verify that the water purification system, the conductivity meter, and the water level indicators operate properly.
DHS 157.73(11)(e)
(e)
Radiation monitors. For all irradiators, a licensee shall verify the proper operation of the radiation monitor to detect sources carried on the product conveyor system and the related alarms and interlocks required by sub.
(5) (a). For a pool irradiator, a licensee shall verify the proper operation of the radiation monitors and the related alarm, if used, to meet sub.
(16) (b). For an underwater irradiator, a licensee shall verify the proper operation of the over-the-pool monitor, alarms, and interlocks required by sub.
(5) (b).
DHS 157.73(11)(f)
(f)
Source rack. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall test the movement of the source racks for proper operation prior to source loading. The testing shall include source rack lowering due to simulated loss of power. For all irradiators with a product conveyor system, a licensee shall observe and test the operation of the conveyor system to assure that the requirements in sub.
(8) are met for protection of the source rack and the mechanism that moves the rack. The testing shall include tests of any limit switches and interlocks used to protect the source rack and mechanism that moves that rack from moving product carriers.
DHS 157.73(11)(g)
(g)
Access control. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall test the completed access control system to assure that the control system functions as designed and that all alarms, controls, and interlocks work properly.
DHS 157.73(11)(h)
(h)
Fire protection. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall test the ability of the heat and smoke detectors to detect a fire, to activate alarms, and to cause the source rack to automatically become fully shielded. A licensee shall test the operability of the fire extinguishing system.
DHS 157.73(11)(i)
(i)
Source return. For a panoramic irradiator, the licensee shall demonstrate that the source racks may be returned to their fully shielded positions without power.
DHS 157.73(11)(j)
(j)
Computer systems. For a panoramic irradiator that uses a computer system to control the access control system, a licensee shall verify that the access control system will operate properly if power is lost and shall verify that the computer has security features that prevent an irradiator operator from commanding the computer to override the access control system when the system is required to be operable.
DHS 157.73(11)(k)
(k)
Wiring. For a panoramic irradiator, a licensee shall verify that the electrical wiring and electrical equipment that were installed meet the design specifications.
DHS 157.73(12)(a)(a) Before a person may act as an irradiator operator without a supervisor present, the person shall be instructed in all the following:
DHS 157.73(12)(a)1.
1. The fundamentals of radiation protection applied to irradiators. The fundamentals shall include the differences between external radiation and radioactive contamination, units of radiation dose, dose limits, why large radiation doses must be avoided, how shielding and access controls prevent large doses, how an irradiator is designed to prevent contamination, the proper use of survey meters and personnel dosimeters, other radiation safety features of an irradiator and the basic function of the irradiator.
DHS 157.73(12)(a)4.
4. Operating and emergency procedures listed in sub.
(13) that the person is responsible for performing.
DHS 157.73(12)(b)
(b) Before a person may act as an irradiator operator without a supervisor present, the person shall pass a written test on the instruction received consisting primarily of questions based on the licensee's operating and emergency procedures that the person is responsible for performing and other operations necessary to safely operate the irradiator without supervision.
DHS 157.73(12)(c)
(c) Before a person may act as an irradiator operator without a supervisor present, the person shall have received on-the-job training or simulator training in the use of the irradiator as described in the license application. The person shall also demonstrate the ability to perform those portions of the operating and emergency procedures that he or she is to perform.
DHS 157.73(12)(d)
(d) A licensee shall conduct safety reviews for irradiator operators at least annually, at intervals not to exceed 13 months. At the review, the licensee shall give each operator a written test on the information presented during annual safety training. Each safety review shall include, to the extent appropriate, all of the following:
DHS 157.73(12)(d)1.
1. Any changes in operating and emergency procedures since the last review.
DHS 157.73(12)(d)2.
2. Any changes in regulations and license conditions since the last review.
DHS 157.73(12)(d)3.
3. Any reports on recent accidents, mistakes or problems that have occurred at irradiators.
DHS 157.73(12)(e)
(e) A licensee shall evaluate the safety performance of each irradiator operator at least annually, at intervals not to exceed 13 months, to ensure that regulations, license conditions and operating, safety and emergency procedures are followed. The licensee shall discuss the results of the evaluation with the operator and shall instruct the operator on how to correct any mistakes or deficiencies observed.
DHS 157.73(12)(f)
(f) Persons who will be permitted unescorted access to the radiation room of the irradiator or the area around the pool of an underwater irradiator, but who have not received the training required for operators and the radiation safety officer, shall be instructed and tested in any precautions they should take to avoid radiation exposure, any procedures or parts of procedures listed in sub.
(13) that they are expected to perform or comply with and their proper response to alarms required in this subchapter. Tests may be oral.
DHS 157.73(12)(g)
(g) Persons who must be prepared to respond to alarms required by subs.
(2) (b) and
(i),
(4) (a),
(5) (a) and
(b), and
(16) (b) shall be trained and tested on how to respond. Each person shall be retested at least annually, at intervals not to exceed 13 months. Tests may be oral.
DHS 157.73(13)(a)
(a) A licensee shall have and follow written operating procedures for all the following:
DHS 157.73(13)(a)1.
1. Operation of the irradiator including entering and leaving the radiation room.
DHS 157.73(13)(a)4.
4. Monitoring pool water for contamination while the water is in the pool and before release of pool water to unrestricted areas.
DHS 157.73(13)(a)7.
7. Loading, unloading and repositioning sources if the operations will be performed by the licensee.
DHS 157.73(13)(b)
(b) A licensee shall have and follow emergency or abnormal event procedures, appropriate for the irradiator type, for all of the following situations:
DHS 157.73(13)(b)4.
4. Detection of leaking sources, pool contamination or alarm caused by contamination of pool water.
DHS 157.73(13)(b)5.
5. A low or high water level indicator, an abnormal water loss or leakage from the source storage pool.
DHS 157.73(13)(b)8.
8. An alarm indicating unauthorized entry into the radiation room, area around pool or another alarmed area.
DHS 157.73(13)(b)9.
9. Natural phenomena, including an earthquake, a tornado, flooding or other phenomena as appropriate for the geographical location of the facility.
DHS 157.73(13)(c)
(c) A licensee may revise operating and emergency procedures without department approval only if all of the following conditions are met:
DHS 157.73(13)(c)2.
2. The revisions are consistent with the outline or summary of procedures submitted with the license application.
DHS 157.73(13)(c)3.
3. The revisions have been reviewed and approved by the radiation safety officer.
DHS 157.73(13)(c)4.
4. The users or operators are instructed and tested on the revised procedures before the procedures are implemented.
DHS 157.73(14)(a)(a) Any irradiator operator shall wear a personnel dosimeter while operating a panoramic irradiator or while in the area around the pool of an underwater irradiator. The personnel dosimeter shall be capable of detecting high energy photons in the normal and accident dose ranges. Each personnel dosimeter shall be assigned to and worn by only one person. Film badges shall be replaced at least monthly and all other personnel dosimeters that require replacement shall be replaced at least quarterly. All personnel dosimeters must be evaluated at least quarterly or promptly after replacement, whichever is more frequent.
DHS 157.73 Note
Note: See s.
DHS 157.25 (1) (c) for instructions concerning dosimetry processing.
DHS 157.73(14)(b)
(b) A person other than an irradiator operator who enters the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator shall wear a dosimeter, which may be a pocket dosimeter.
For groups of visitors, only 2 people who enter the radiation room are required to wear dosimeters.
DHS 157.73(14)(c)
(c) If pocket dosimeters are used to meet the requirements of par.
(b), a check of their response to radiation shall be performed at least annually, at intervals not to exceed 13 months. Acceptable dosimeters shall read within plus or minus 20% of the true radiation dose.
DHS 157.73(15)(a)(a) A radiation survey of the area outside the shielding of the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator shall be conducted with the sources in the exposed position before the facility starts to operate. A radiation survey of the area above the pool of pool irradiators shall be conducted after the sources are loaded but before the facility starts to operate. Additional radiation surveys of the shielding shall be performed at intervals not to exceed 3 years and before resuming operation after addition of new sources or any modification to the radiation room shielding or structure that might increase dose rates.
