Orphan Source Search Training Overview of Orphan Source

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Orphan Source Search Training Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training

Orphan Source Search Training Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training

 • The objective of the Orphan Source Search and Recovery course is, by

• The objective of the Orphan Source Search and Recovery course is, by means of lectures and exercises, to train all participants in the methods and considerations necessary to gain or regain control over orphan sources. Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 2

Lectures • • • Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training Introduction to

Lectures • • • Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training Introduction to Radioactive Sources and Devices National Strategy for Regaining Control over Orphan Sources Historical Problems of Orphan Sources Categorization and Field Identification of Sealed Radioactive Sources • Orphan Sources and the Metal Recycling Industry • Presentation(s) about the status of National Strategies • Administrative searches for orphan sources Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 3

Lectures (continued) • • • Radiation Detection Equipment Overview Instrument-specific Training Physical Searches for

Lectures (continued) • • • Radiation Detection Equipment Overview Instrument-specific Training Physical Searches for Orphan Sources Radiation Protection for Search Teams Actions after Finding an Orphan Radioactive Source: – Identification and Recovery – Packaging and Transport (the special arrangement) – Appropriate Conditioning and Storage Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 4

Optional Lectures (at the discretion of the lecturers and the participants) • IAEA Safety

Optional Lectures (at the discretion of the lecturers and the participants) • IAEA Safety Standards • Security of Radioactive Sources • Basic Radiation Protection Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 5

Exercises • • • Categorization of Radioactive Sources Administrative Searches Physical Search Planning Detection

Exercises • • • Categorization of Radioactive Sources Administrative Searches Physical Search Planning Detection Equipment Competencies Practical Physical Search Source Characterization and Handling Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 6

Classroom: Identifying radionuclides Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 7

Classroom: Identifying radionuclides Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 7

Classroom: Using remote handling tools Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 8

Classroom: Using remote handling tools Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 8

Classroom: Usng PPE (if necessary) Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 9

Classroom: Usng PPE (if necessary) Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 9

Field Exercise: Overview of searching for sources Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery

Field Exercise: Overview of searching for sources Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 10

Gather items for the field exercise Flags, gloves, a notebook and pen, camera, means

Gather items for the field exercise Flags, gloves, a notebook and pen, camera, means of communication, remote handling tools, radiation survey instruments, measuring tape, transport container Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 11

Establish the background radiation dose rate and the turn around dose rate Overview of

Establish the background radiation dose rate and the turn around dose rate Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 12

Perform instrument checks Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 13

Perform instrument checks Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 13

Start with search instruments Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 14

Start with search instruments Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 14

If in doubt, backout and check Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training

If in doubt, backout and check Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 15

Find a “hot spot” and flag it Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery

Find a “hot spot” and flag it Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 16

Measure the radiation dose rate at the hot spot with a suitable dose rate

Measure the radiation dose rate at the hot spot with a suitable dose rate measurement device Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 17

Check for possible contamination Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 18

Check for possible contamination Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 18

Identify the isotope (if possible) Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 19

Identify the isotope (if possible) Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 19

Estimte the activity of the source (for gamma emitters) Overview of Orphan Source Search

Estimte the activity of the source (for gamma emitters) Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 20

Use long tools and shielding to move the source into a transport container Overview

Use long tools and shielding to move the source into a transport container Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 21

Check all personnel for contamination Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 22

Check all personnel for contamination Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 22

Above all, don’t get out of your depth! This course is not intended to

Above all, don’t get out of your depth! This course is not intended to train you to deal with • Leaking sources • Extensive contamination • Dangerous sources • Complex transport • Radiation emergencies Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 23

Summary • • • Course objective Overview of lectures Overview of exercises Important steps

Summary • • • Course objective Overview of lectures Overview of exercises Important steps in physical searches for sources Don’t get out of your depth! Overview of Orphan Source Search and Recovery Training 24

Thank you!

Thank you!