Supervise radiation related-work activities
Overview
This standard covers the competence required to supervise radiation-related work activities.
This standard deals with the following:
- Supervise 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 and establish accurate information, controlling documentation and risk assessments on the radiation-related work activities being undertaken
P2 ensure that all radiation hazards are identified and that radiation protection systems are applied correctly
P3 ensure the radiation-related work activities that can and cannot be undertaken are identified, including the methods to be used and their duration
P4 ensure colleagues are clear on their role and responsibilities for delivering the radiation- related work activities
P5 identify suitable methods for monitoring the radiation-related work activities being undertaken within your level of respoansabilites
P6 monitor the radiation-related work activities at suitable opportunities
P7 check the radiation-related work activities are undertaken according to the specified methods, quality measures, and outcomes
P8 identify any potential improvements in the way that the radiation-related work activities could be carried out
P9 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 health and safety issues and requirements
K2 nuclear industry: types of facilities, materials, and processes
K3 organisational structures and procedures
K4 radiation monitoring systems
K5 radiation protection issues
K6 radiation protection systems
K7 radiation: types, sources, and hazards
K8 risk assessment and hazard identification methods
K9 safe systems of work
K10 sources of authoritative information on radiation protection
K11 statutory requirements, regulations, and standards, including international, national, and local
K12 supervision and monitoring methods