Type II Inspection Worksheet Use Type: 812 - Industrial radiography

Posting of Signs

RP 21

A radiation warning symbol is posted:

1. at the boundary of and at every point of access where there is more than 100 times the Exemption Quantity of a nuclear substance; or
2. where the radiation dose rate could exceed 25 µSv/h.

Contact details posted

NSRD 23

The name or job title and a 24 hr. telephone number are posted in a readily visible location where the nuclear substance is stored or used (based on RP 21 requirements).

Radiation Warning Sign Rating:

RP 22

When a radiation warning symbol is used, it is posted in accordance with regulations.

Frivolous posting of signs

RP 23

Radiation warning symbols are not posted where there is no radiation, nuclear substance or prescribed equipment.

Storage

LC 2575-2

1. Access to storage areas containing nuclear substances or radiation devices is restricted to authorized personnel.
2. Dose rates at occupied areas outside storage areas do not exceed 2.5 µSv/hr.
3. Dose limits are not exceeded as a result of nuclear substances or radiation devices in storage.

Security indicators

GN 12 (1) (c), (g), (h), (i), (j)

Provisions are in place to ensure the security of nuclear substances and radiation devices and the health and safety of persons. This may be achieved through restricted access (for example locks, alarms, and security systems) and reporting of incidents including loss, theft and sabotage.

Sealed Source Security Requirements

LC 2490-1

Licensees have in place security measures including: - Inventory accounting

• Access control measures
• Up-to-date security plan
• Information security measures
• Intrusion detection with monitoring and testing
• Response protocol
• Secure storage of substances and devices
• Security awareness program
  
• Vehicle security measures

Post licence

GN 14

1. (1) A copy of the licence or an appropriate notice is posted in a conspicuous place at the site of the licensed activity.
2. (2) The complete licence is available at field locations.

Container/Device labelled

RP 20

Each container or device containing greater than one Exemption Quantity of nuclear substance(s) is labelled with the radiation warning symbol and the required wording.

Field devices I.D.

NSRD 22

Device is labelled with contact information, including 24 hour telephone number.

Use of equipment & procedures Rating:

GN 12 (1) (e)

Licensee ensures equipment, clothing and procedures are used appropriately at the site of the licensed activity.

Radiation safety Rating:

NSRD 17

Referenced emergency procedures are available to workers at the site of licensed activity.

Maintenance limitations Rating:

LC 2093-0

Maintenance is limited to cleaning and lubrication in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Device provided & maintained Rating:

GN 12 (1) (d)

Required devices have been provided and have been maintained according to manufacturer's instruction.

Location notification

LC 2300-2

CNSC was informed in writing, within seven days, of sites where licensed activities were conducted for more than 90 days. Discontinuance of such sites was also reported.

Inaccuracies Notification

LC 2920-6

Changes to documents listed in the licence appendix have been reported to the CNSC.

Operation Limitations - General

LC 2917

Activities and procedures as listed in the licence appendix are followed.

Worker's obligations

GN 17

Every worker:

1. uses equipment, devices, facilities and clothing in a responsible and reasonable manner in accordance with the Act, Regulations and licence conditions;
2. complies with procedures and measures established by the licensee;
3. informs the licensee or supervisor of any situation where there may be:
   1. an increase in the risk to the environment or the health and safety of persons;
   2. a threat to security;
   3. a failure to comply with regulatory requirements;
   4. sabotage, theft, loss or illegal use or possession of prescribed equipment, or
   5. a release into the environment not authorized by the licence;
4. observes and obeys all notices and warning signs; and
5. takes all reasonable precautions to ensure the safety and security of individuals, the environment and the nuclear substances or facilities.

ALARA/RP program

RP 04 (a)

The licensee has implemented a radiation protection program that keeps doses ALARA and includes:

1. management control over work practices;
2. personnel qualification and training;
3. control of occupational and public exposure to radiation; and
4. planning for unusual situations.

Transport document requirement

PTNS 29(1)

The consignor of radioactive material provides a shipping document that includes the following (refer to TDG 3.5 and SSR-6 546):

• consignor and consignee names and addresses; - 24 hour contact number;
• number of packages;
• UN number*;
• shipping name*;
• Class # 7*;
• radionuclide identification*;
• form*;
• maximum activity*;
• category of package*;
• transport index*;
• competent authority certificate number(s)*.

For consignments of more than one package, the required information (*) must be given for each package.

• Consignor's certification with printed name of the consignor - PTNS 25(1), TDG 3.6.1

Transport document location

TDG 3.7

Shipping document is located within driver's reach or in a door pocket on the driver's side.

Vehicle placarded

TDG 4.15

• package is III-Yellow 4.16.1(2)(i);
• package weight exceeds 500 kg; or
• exception of PTNS 28(2)(a) is used.

Exposure device exemption

PTNS 28(2)(a)

Exposure devices transported under section 28(2)(a) do not require labelling in accordance with SSR-6 538 to 540, if the following criteria are met:

• the device is certified – PTNS 28(2)(a) and NSRD 30(1)(a);
• is transported with goods from one consignor only and in a conveyance that is not carrying passengers;
• the package and the overpack, if one is used, are clearly marked with the word "RADIOACTIVE" or "RADIOACTIF" PTNS 28(2)(a)(iii); and
• the vehicle displays 4 Class 7 placards - PTNS 28(2)(a)(ii).

Package secured in vehicle

PTNS 25 (4)

Consignments are segregated and securely stowed (refer to SSR-6 562, 564, 574 - PTNS 25(1) and TDG 5.4). Category II-Yellow and III-Yellow packages are not carried in compartments occupied by passengers - SSR-6 563.

Type B package requirements

PTNS 28 (1)

A Type B package must be prepared and labelled in accordance with PTNS 28(1) and associated requirements from SSR-6. Package requirements are as follows:

• name of consignor or consignee on package - SSR-6 531;
• shipping name - SSR-6 532 and TDG 4.11;
• UN number - SSR-6 532 and TDG 4.12;
• "Type B" marking - SSR-6 535 (c);
• fire proof trefoil SSR-6 536;
• competent authority mark - SSR-6 535(a);
• gross mass marked if exceeding 50 kg - SSR-6 533.

If PTNS 28(2)(a) exception is not used the following is required :

• two (I-white, II-Yellow or III-Yellow) labels - SSR-6 538, 539 and TDG 4.6, 4.7, 4.10 which include radionuclide (most restrictive), maximum activity;
• transport index on labels, SSR-6 540;
• package integrity must not be compromised - PTNS 24 and SSR-6 306.

Showing proof of TDG training

PTNS 25 (1)

A person handling dangerous goods must provide their training certificate or copy of it to an inspector immediately upon request. TDG 6.8

TDG training certificate

TDG 6.1, 6.3, 6.5

The employer is responsible for:

1. 6.1(2)(a) ensuring that only an adequately trained worker who holds a valid TDG certificate handle Class 7 dangerous goods ; or
2. 6.1 (2)(b) performs those activities in the presence and under the direct supervision of a person who is adequately trained and who holds a training certificate in accordance with this Part.
3. 6.3 issuing training certificate that includes:
   
   • the employer's business address;
   • the employee's name;
   • aspects of handling and transporting;
   • employee and employer signatures; and
   • the expiry date of the certificate (TDG 6.5).