Assess the risks of undertaking radiation-related work activities
Overview
This standard covers the competence required to make an assessment of the risks where there are potential radiation hazards. The risks to people and the environment within the workplace and beyond could derive from hazards relating to the activities, equipment, or materials in the workplace.
This activity includes obtaining information and evidence for the risk assessment; applying risk assessments methods; identifying any implications arising from the risk assessment; providing information on the risk assessment, and reviewing it at a later time.
This activity is likely to be undertaken by someone whose work role is focused on radiation protection.
This standard deals with the following:
1 Assess the risks of undertaking radiation-related work activities
During this work you must take account of the relevant worksite operational requirements, procedures and safe working practices AS THEY APPLY TO YOU.
The activity is likely to be undertaken by someone working in a Nuclear Decommissioning environment.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 obtain all relevant information on the activity being undertaken and the associated radiation hazards
P2 apply the appropriate risk assessment methods correctly in accordance with organisational procedures
P3 obtain the evidence required for the risk assessment
P4 evaluate all relevant evidence on the safety of the activity
P5 assess accurately and realistically the extent and degree of the radiation risks of undertaking the activity
P6 identify any implications for radiation protection policies and systems arising from the risk assessment
P7 identify and resolve any problems with the risk assessment
P8 provide information on the risk assessment to the appropriate people P9 review the risk assessments at an appropriate time according to the radiation protection policy of the organisation
P10 comply with all relevant regulations and standards, and record all relevant actions and outcomes in the appropriate information systems
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 activities undertaken during radioactive processes
K2 communication and presentation methods
K3 health and safety issues and requirements
K4 nuclear industry: types of facilities, materials, and processes
K5 organisational structures and procedures
K6 radiation monitoring equipment
K7 radiation protection issues
K8 radiation protection systems
K9 radiation: types, sources, and hazards
K10 risk assessment and hazard identification methods
K11 sources of authoritative information on radiation protection
K12 statutory requirements, regulations, and standards, including international, national, and local