[Cuga] RAM Briefing---a message from Vashek Vylet

[Rachel Harris]

There were several instances in the recent months where trained 
Radiation Workers (all Jlab users) failed to follow proper procedure in 
handling Radioactive materials (RAM) as specified in Radiation Worker 
Training and the General Access Radiation Work Permit.

Typical RAM items handled at Jlab are targets or target assemblies, 
beamline components and other equipment that was used in experimental 
halls or accelerator enclosures. The Radiation Control Department (RCD) 
surveys and tags all such items with RAM labels.All RAM is subsequently 
stored in Radioactive Material Areas(RMAs)Under RCD authorization, RAM 
can then be relocated to other designated RMAs at Jlab. The RCD keeps a 
RAM inventory and tracks all RAM using a dedicated database. The 
following rules apply:

·All stored RAM is under the responsibility of the RAM custodian in any 
given RMA.

·Notify and get RCD approval BEFORE moving RAM from one RAM area to 
another. The RCD can establish a new RMA in a given working location if 
necessary.

·Notify and get RCD approval BEFORE disassembling or modifying any RAM. 
Disassembly may create several pieces of RAM that are not identified as 
such.

·Never remove a RAM label without RCD approval.

·Notify and get RCD approval BEFORE grinding or machining on RAM. This 
may generate loose contamination that could be spread to other areas, 
ingested or inhaled by workers.

Following these rules will help to prevent unplanned radiation exposures 
and loss of RAM. Please contact RCD for any RAM-related needs at 
757-876-1743. Thank you for your cooperation.

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