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INSPECTION CORROSION ENGINEERING
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1. SCOPE
This procedure establishes the rules and guidelines for the safe use and handling of
gamma radio-isotope including both Ir-192 and Se-75 radio-active source and X-ray
(External and Internal) in order to prevent hazardous conditions for both users of
radioisotopes and the general public. Also, describing the appropriate actions to be taken
during radiation emergency situation.
This procedure also specifies the requirements to minimize the risk of exposure from
industrial radiography while transporting, handling, storing and using projectors with radio-
isotope.
Personnel shall pay due regard to the safety instructions and procedures set out in the
contents.
This procedure shall be used in conjunction with the Company General Local Rules &
Contingency Plans for Site Radiography.
If at any time any employee is uncertain of his responsibility he should not hesitate to
contact a member of management.
This procedure is intended to furnish industrial radiography for both onshore and off-shore
QP premises or controlled contractor’s premises
POLICY
ICES is intended to ensure the safety of its employees, contractors/ subcontractors

personnel and public by keeping the radiation exposure as low as reasonably achievable
during normal operation and in emergency situations.
Radioactive source and devices (both gamma camera and X-ray tubes) shall be handled,
transported and used in a safe manner to minimise the risk of radiation exposure to client’s
personnel, contractors/ subcontractors personnel and the general public.
ICES shall not use radioactive source strength greater than maximum permissible limit as
per project specific requirement.
2. REFERENCE STANDARDS & CODES
2.1. NATIONAL RELATED DOCUMENTS
 This procedure is based by the Law by Decree No. 31 of the Year 2002 On
Protection Radiation. MINISTRY OF MUNICIPALITY & ENVIRONMENT (MME)
 MME Safe Transport of radioactive Material Instructions 2004
 P-OHSEP-18;17-09-2018 – General local rules and contingency plan for radiography
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 QPR-OM(O)- 55 – Procedure for Safe Management of Offshore Industrial Radiography

 DOC NO: QP-STD-S-056 REV 1 – QP Radiation Safety Standard for Industrial
Radiography
 IP-OPS-012: Offshore permit to work procedure
 QPR-OM(G)-029 Procedure fr Radiation Protection
2.2. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND CODES
 ISO 3999:2004 - Radiation protection apparatus for industrial gamma Radiography

specifications for performance, design and tests.
 ICRP PUBLICATION 103:2007 - Recommendations of the International Commission
On Radiological Protection
 SAFETY REPORTS SERIOL No.13 IAEA 1999 - Radiation Protection and Safety in
Industrial Radiography.
 Ionizing Radiation Regulations (IRR 17)
3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATION
Asset Holder : CLIENT
Consignment : Any package or packages, or load of radioactive material, presented by

a consignor for transport
Contract Holder : A person appointed within the Sponsor department who is responsible
for making and managing all aspects of the contract. Often referred to
as the job officer.
Conveyance : Vessel or any hols, compertment, or defined deck area of a vessel for
transport by water
Exposure : Means the amount of ionizing in air from x-ray and gamma rays
Gamma Radiation: Electrmagnetic radiation, termed rays or photons, emitted from an

unstable in process of decaying
Ir-192 : Iridium 192 radiation source used in industrial radiography
License : Permission given by Ministry of Municipality & Environment based on

safety assessment and subject to specific requirements and conditions
to be complied with by the license
Limits : Radiation source limits used for the purpose of radiation protection,
specified by Ministry of Municipality & Environment
MME : Ministry of Municipality & Environment

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Offshore : QP-Offshore
Offshore Fields RPO: Rdiation protection Officer
Radiography work Permit: A document issued for the performance of work involving radioactive
source
RPO : Radiation Protection Officer
Radiography : The examination of materials by non-destructive methods utilizing radioactive

isotopes or X-ray generating equipment
Radiographer: Any experienced personnel licensed by MME who performs industrial

radiography using radioactive isotope or x-ray generating equipment
Shall : Mandetory action
Should : Preferable Action
Sender : Any person or department who prepares a consignment for transport and is
named in the consignment documents
Transport Index (TI): Maximum dose-rate at 1.0 meter (micro Sv/h)/ 10
Package Type A: A package which provides a safe, economical means to transport a relatively
small but significant quantity of radioactive material. It shall be able to endure
the normal conditions of transport such as drop from a vehicle, exposure to rain,
impact by a sharp tool, and stacking
Package Type B: A package which is able to endure most of the outside factors without its
radioactive contents being leaked of radiation to the general public or rescue
personnel
Absorbed dose: A unit of measure for the amount of energy deposited by ionizing radiation in a
material per unit of mass.
Absorbed Dose Units - Gray (Gy) = one joule per kilogram.

1 Gy = 100 rad.
Rad ( r ) = 100 erg per gram.
1 r = 0.01 Gy.
Activity: A unit of measure for the number of radioactive disintegrations per unit of time.
ALARA: As Low As Reasonably Achievable. This term is used specifically for radiation risk
reduction by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to make reasonable efforts
to maintain exposures to radiation to the lowest level possible as is practical consistent
with the purpose for which the activity is undertaken.
Authorised Persons/ Radiation Worker

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Doc. File No.: STD.S.056.R1 Page 6 of 55 Custodian Dept.: (ST)
It is prohibited to use a radioactive source with strength greater than 25 Ci for QP
Operations (Offshore and Onshore) without prior approval from MME.
Radiation Worker
When required, QP shall employ suitably qualified contract personnel as Authorised Persons to
carry out the Industrial Radiography. These Authorised Persons are normally Radiography
Technicians or Specialists who use the Radiography Technique to produce radiography films,
which aid inspection related interpretations. QP shall accept those trained and approved to
recognised standards or certification. They shall be capable of demonstrating their ability to
undertake the following specific duties:

Use and control of ionising radiation to produce radiography films which help in inspection
related interpretations while employing standard equipment and following procedures duly
approved by QP.
Establishing barriers or shields for the protection of personnel where ionising radiation is
present.
Use of radiation monitoring equipment.
Use of emergency equipment and control of emergency procedure.
 Familiar with all radiation equipment and procedures so that the proper corrective action can be
taken if any emergency situation involving radiation equipment.
Becquerel (Bq): The international system of radioactivity, equal to one nuclear decay or other
nuclear transportation per second.
Collimator: A small radiation shield of lead or other heavy metal used in radiography. A collimator
placed on the end of the guide tube has a small opening through which a narrow cone of
radiation escapes when the radioactive source is cranked into the collimator. Use of a
collimator can greatly reduce the size of the controlled area to which access must be
restricted.
Collimator Area: A Controlled Area is one where the exposure of an employee aged 18 or over is
likely to exceed threetenths of the annual dose limit (20 mSv/year).
Curie: Is a unit of radioactivity, defined as 1 Ci = 3.7×1010 decays per second or becquerels.
Dose: A term denoting the quantity of radiation energy absorbed by a medium.
Dose Equivalent: A measure of the biological impact from ionizing radiation to humans.
Defined as equal to the Quality Factor (QF) times the Absorbed Dose.
Dose Equivalent Units : Sievert (Sv)= Quality Factor (QF)XAbsorbed Dose (Gy).
rem = Quality Factor (QF) X Absorbed Dose (rad).
1 Sv = 100 rem
Rem = Quality Factor (QF) X Absorbed Dose (rad).

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1 rem = 0.01 Sv
Exposure Device, Radiographic (Camera)
A shielded container designed to hold a radioactive source or radioactive isotope in a camera or

transport container (locked and not operated) should be handled with caution by a radiation
worker equipped with the proper radiation badge and survey meter, because these containers
loaded with radioactive isotope (locked and not operated) still produce radiation at different levels
which is considered a potential hazard
Go/No Go gauge - Refers to an inspection tool used to check a work piece against its allowed
tolerances.
Ionising Radiation - Charged particles (alphas, betas, positrons and protons), neutrons, gamma
rays and x-rays capable of creating damage to human cells through the
ionization of chemicals within the cell.
Radiation Protection Officer (RPO)
A suitably trained and experienced person, qualified in Radiological Work and appointed in writing
by an authorised licensee, to be a Radiation Protection Officer. The person shall hold a valid
personal licence issued by the MME
Supervised Areas
A licensee shall designate the supervised areas. These are the areas in which the occupational
exposure conditions need to remain under review, even though no certain measures for protection
and safety are normally required.
4. HEALTH AND SAFETY
4.1. General
It is the responsibility of all personnel to comply the companies safety policy at all
times and to follow the CLIENT safety and permit requirements when on site and at
any other location where work for the Project is conducted.
All radiation workers shall hold MME license and comply with client’s specific
requirement in regad to radiation safe work and .
It is illegal to misuse items provided for safety purposes.
4.2. EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS FROM ICES H.O

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Mr. Surendra Pratap Singh Radiation Protection Officer +974 55864687

Mr. Rabikar Bhattacharya Operation Manager +974 55897067
Mr. Rajesh K Singh Operation Manager +974 55892455
Mr. Sanjoy Kumar Singh Technical Manager +974 33007488
Mr. Arthur Mendonca C.E.O. A
+97455520197
list
of emergency contact number shall be displayed at on-shore or off-shore work
premises for effective contact purpose during the time of emergency.
5. CLASSIFICATION OF PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RADIATION PROTECTION EXPERT (RPE)
The role of the RPE is to advise on all matter relating to radiological protection and
legislation and to give advice in the case of an incident involving radiation.
5.1. Classified Radiation Worker
Any employee who because of the nature of his work is likely to be exposed to ionizing
radiation shall be designated as a classified worker.
On commencement of employment, all classified workers must have had a medical

examination, showing that they are fit to carry out the work. These examinations shall
be carried out by licensed Medical doctor. All classified personnel shall be licensed
by MME.
Arrangements will be made for a special examination as required to be carried out on

any person who is believed to have received a radiation dose in excess of that
permitted, (in excess of 6 mSv/yr).
Regular dose assessments shall be done for the classified personnel which includes
maintenance record for personal dosimeter reading and film badge dose assessed
by MME approved service provider.
All classified personnel shall wear both a TLD and a pocket dosimeter.
5.1.1 Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) from ICES
A person who must has knowledge, experience and capable to deal with any
emergency situations involving radioactive materials. The RPO shall have a
qualifications, training in order to oversee the implementation of the prescribed
radiation protection regulations and give advice on radiation safety and protection.
The individual must have at least university degree in engineering/science or diploma
(two years at least after high school) in a discipline of engineering or science record
and should be certified and qualified by MME and shall be appointed in writing as
RPO
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ICES nominated RPO shall be responsible planning and supervising all the radiation
work activities, identifying the associated hazards and assessment of risk to involved
persons and member of public, implementing necessary control measures to mitigate
the risk, and providing specialist advice on the subject of radiation protection.
ICES RPO shall aso be well conversant with international regulations on radiation
protection and shall have knowledge of Local Radiation Protection Regulations as
well as the requirements laid down in QP standards.
5.1.1.a The ICES RPO responsibilities are as following
 Planning of all work activities involving the use, handling, storage and transportation
of radioactive material and Radiation Equipment.
 Conducting risk assessment of all radiation work activities to identify all the
 associated hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
 To ensure that all the recommended control measures are effectively implemented.
 To supervise and control all the aspects of work involving receipt, storage, use,
 handling and transportation of radioactive material and radiation equipment.
 To identify and classify the controlled and supervised areas for the radiation work
 site and ensure adequate physical barricading with appropriate warning and/or
 safety signs.
 To ensure that only authorized, trained and qualified Radiation Workers are
 deployed for the radiation work.
 To ensure that all the radiation workers are provided with personal dosimeter. All
 the records of individual dosimeter results shall be maintained up to date.
 To prepare job specific operational procedures for radiation work activity
 incorporating adequate protective precautions.
 To ensure that all the personnel involved in radiation work received adequate
 training commensurate with the nature of their job and they are familiar with all
 instructions and decisions with respect to radiation protection.
 To suggest, design and implement methods for the mitigation of radiation risk for
 workers, member of public and adjacent facilities.
 To ensure that all the concerned parties, including the asset owner of adjacent
 facility, been informed of the radiation work activity, necessary approval and/or
 concurrence obtained to carry out the work. \
 To develop and supervise the implementation of following radiation protection
 programs and maintains up to date records.
- Personal Dose Measurement
- Disposal of Radiation Wastes.
- Radioactive Material Storage Instructions
- Radioactive contamination and leakage monitoring.
- Radiation Protection Training and Awareness Program
 To identify and meet the radiation protection requirements of protective
 equipments, radiation monitoring devices, and audio/visual warning signs.
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 To ensure that appropriate radiation monitoring devices are operationally available

 and are maintained and calibrated periodically.
 To maintain all the records for location and movement of radioactive material and
 radiation producing equipment in QP premises.
 To develop Radiation Safety Procedure and Emergency Plan, and ensure effective
 implementation of the same for all radiation work activities.
 To ensure that Radioactive Material and/or Radiation Equipments are stored only
 at designated MME approved locations and all such storage locations are
 adequately secured from any unauthorized access.
 To ensure compliance to ALARA principle at all radiation work areas.
 Advising on the emergency or retrieval procedure required to minimize danger and
 exposure.
 To identify the personnel who have been exposed to radiation and estimate the
 radiation dosage received.
 To ensure that all radiation incidents/accidents are immediately reported to QP
 Regional RPO.
 To investigate all the radiation incidents/accidents and submit the report to QP
 Regional RPO.
 To cooperate and coordinate with QP Regional RPO and QP Corporate RPO on all
 matters related to radiation protection.
 To ensure the full compliance with the QP Standard and all applicable regulations.
Additional Responsibilities of RPO
The RPO shall be responsible for the supervision of all personnel involved in the use
of radioactive materials and the enforcement of all instructions and safety standards.
He shall make frequent checks at the beginning of each working day on the zeroing
and recharging of dosimeters and on the condition of all equipment. He shall make
field audits to ensure that all instruction and standards are compiled with.
The RPO is also responsible for the emergency procedures whenever there is a
malfunction of equipment involving a potential radiation hazard. In the event of an
accident he shall assume control as soon as possible ensuring that all necessary
precautions have been put in motion, statements taken, and a radiation report
completed.
The RPO shall obtain film badges from the area office for distribution to the
radiographers, and arrange for the prompt return of used badges to the Office.
The RPO shall send a copy of all sealed sources information to the Office. He shall
issue identity cards to the classified workers. He shall ensure that one calibrated
radiation monitor is always on standby at the base and maintain the emergency kit in
good order at all times.
ICES’s emergency kit consist of Lead shot, Handling tongs, Recovery container,
Radiation survey meter, Tools including bolt cutters, hacksaw, screw drivers & pliers
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And additional barrier tape, warning signs & flashing lights.
5.1.2 Radiographers (Authorised Person)
Radiographers are classified personnel who are directly concerned with ionizing
radiation in their work and are certified to carry out the radiography. Radiographers
must be properly trained on radiation safety and have at least high school secondary
certificate as their basic educational qualification. All radiographers shall carry valid
MME license for handling radio-isotopes
5.1.2a Responsibilities of Radiographer
They shall ensure that all boundary marks, sign, audible warnings and warning lights
are in place and operating in accordance with the regulations, and that the area is
clear before exposing the source.
At the beginning of each working day the radiographers shall ensure that all
equipment is in a safe working condition. All malfunctions shall be reported to the
supervisor or RPO immediately.
Radiographers shall wear a valid film badge and a pocket dosimeter that has been
zeroed and recharged at all times when working in a radiation area. They shall ensure
that the isotopes are always locked and stored safely upon the completion of the day’s
operation and are returned to the correct storage bunker.
They should always monitor the guide tube and projector before and after operating
the projector.
They shall notify immediately the RPO of accidents or incidents, including suspected
over exposure, or a leaking isotope.
5.1.3 Non-Classified Persons
Non-classified persons are members of the general public who are not permitted to
be involved in work within or passing the barrier where ionizing radiations are present.
Non-classified persons shall not be allowed to enter a potentially hazardous radiation
zone (in excess of 2.5 µSv /hr).
5.2 Written Authorization
Before any Radiographer can carry out any radiographic duty, they shall be authorized
to do so in writing by the Permit Controller, and Safety Officer or Site Representative.
Further, a risk assessment shall be carried out before involving any ionizing radiation
work.
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General risk assessment and Task Risk Assessment should be consulted (see
HSE-plan) during assessment. If these assessments are considered applicable,
taking into account any site specific risks, and acceptable then it shall be adopted.
When a risk assessment identifies that existing preventive or protective measures
are inadequate, additional actions to eliminate/reduce risks shall be implemented
(generally additional/local shielding, collimation or beam direction) and a project
specific risk assessment shall be produced.
5.2.1 Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Before commencing any RTR / Radiographic work, the JSA must be read and in
place. This must be followed up by a toolbox talk. The recorded toolbox is
mandatory to obtain the permit to work.
5.2.1.1 Permit to work
If CLIENT’s / CONTRACTOR’s procedure or safety system defines a permit to
work is required the radiography team shall follow the system established at site.
The RPO radiographer responsible for the work location shall sign for acceptance
of the conditions within the work permit and make sure these acceptances are
obeyed and known by the crew.
The RPO should ensure that no requirement of the permit contradicts the
requirements of the local rules or any other mandatory requirement. If in doubt, he
should consult with the client’s representative at site.
ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN A RADIATION AREA MUST BE CLASSIFIED
6 PERSONAL MONITORING
6.1 Film Badges / T.L.D. (Thermo Luminescent Dosimeter).
Approved film badges / T.L.D. shall be worn by all classified workers engaged on work
involving the use of ionizing radiation. Film badges / T.L.D. shall be issued on a two
months basis. At the end of the period, film badges / T.L.D. shall be returned to the
head office together with the personal dosimeter records. The film badge results shall
be entered on the personal dose record and kept in the personal files. Film badges or
T.L.D shall be sent to MME for evaluation.
The badges shall be worn as follows: - place the badge in the holder with the serial
number clearly visible throughout the front window of the holder. Pin the holder to the
outer clothing at waist level at the front of the body, with the back of the holder nearest
the body. The film/TLD badge must be worn at all times during working hours.
6.2 Personal Dosimeters

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Personal Dosimeters shall be worn at all times during working hours by all workers
engaged on work involving the use of ionizing radiation. Personal dosimeters shall
have a measuring range of 0-2000 µSv. Personal dosimeters shall be zeroed and
recharged at the beginning of each working day. A personal dosimeter rate record
shall be maintained by individual radiation worker on completed each day worn.
Radiation Survey Meter is the term used to describe an instrument capable of
measuring radiation dose -rates or surface contamination. Survey Meter is scaled in
units of dose-rate, µSv/h. This allows the measurement result to be read directly from
the display. It should be properly maintained, tested and calibrated every year with
reference to standards traceable to national or international standards.
Each radiographic crew shall have at least two radiation survey meters and use it
during all stages of radiographic activities.
Radiation Survey meters used for monitoring shall be in good working condition and
be able to measure from 2μsv/hr (0.2mR/hr) to 10mSv/hr (1000mR/hr).
Survey meter shall be calibrated at intervals of at least one year.
Calibrated survey meters shall be stickered clearly indicating the make/model, serial
number, calibration date and expiry date. Calibration records shall be maintained at
office. Intermediate calibration shall be carried out whenever repairs and/or
adjustments are made due to handling.
In case of the survey meter becoming inoperable condition, the area shall be
barricaded off and all the radiographic operations shall be suspended until
replacements are available.
Radiographer shall check the survey meter on daily basis before start of work for
on/off switch, battery check, working condition and allow to warm up.
6.3 Dose Limit
(1) For persons working in the classified area, the accumulated whole body
dose shall not exceed 20 mSv / per year .
(2) For non classified persons, the accumulated whole body dose: 1mSv/Per year
(3) A person, who has received a dose of radiation in excess of the limit Mentioned
in paragraph 6.3 (1) above, shall not be allowed to be involved in radiation work
for a period of 12 months after the dose received exceeds the limit. Further
investigation as well as necessary medical examination is to be carried under
the guidance of radiation expart in order to set recovery action.
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Classes of Persons Whole body Hands, feet and skin Lens of Eye
Effective dose Equivalent Dose Equivalent Dose
Workers over 18 years old 20 mSv 500 mSv 150 mSv
Members of Public 1 mSv 50 mSv 15 mSv
6.4 Records
(a) Daily records: A daily record of all personal dosimeter readings shall be kept by
the radiographers. The RPO shall ensure that these records are maintained and
kept up to date. The records shall be forwarded to Head Office every month
and kept in the radiographer’s personal file (See Appendices). Any daily
exposure indicated by the dosimeter to be above the allowable limit (over 100
mR) shall be reported immediately to the RPO. The RPO will conduct
investigation and make a written report. Medical examination will follow to know
appropriate action to be taken.
(b) Records: Records of film/TLD badge readings shall be kept at Head office.
Refer Personnel daily Dose Record Report – ICES-HSEF-24
(c) Wipe test of sealed sources:
Wipe test shall be carried every two years by an MME approved party .
7 METHODS OF PROTECTION FROM RADIATION EXPOSURE
Occupational exposures at ICES will be maintained within the parameters.
7.1 Engineering Controls
Engineering controls involves the use of shielding, warning alarms, warning lights,
barricades etc.
7.2 Administrative Controls
Administrative controls supplement engineering controls. These controls include

posters, procedures, dosimetry and training
7.3 TDS – Time Distance and Shielding
A radiation worker’s exposure to radiation can be reduced by remembering "TDS",

the positive effects of Time, Distance, and Shielding
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7.3.1 Time
The exposure received by an individual working an area where there is particular

radiation intensity is directly proportional to the time spent in that area. Thus the less
time spent in the radiation are then the smaller the exposure. The maximum allowable
times for source recovery are shown in Appendix A.
LESS TIME = LESS EXPOSURE
7.3.2 Distance
The radiation intensity from a source inversely proportional to the square of the
distance from the source. This is known as the inverse square law and can be
expressed generally as:-
Safe distance = Output X source activity

Maximum permissible dose rate (µSv/hr).
Where:-
Safe distance is in meters
Output is in µSv /hour at 1 meter
- 4800 µSv /hour for 1 ci Ir 192
13000 µSv /hour for 1 ci Co 60
Source activity is in curies
Maximum permissible dose rate in mSv /hour
eg. The safe distance from a 25 ci open Ir 192 source is,
With a maximum permissible dose rate of 7.5 µSv /hr
Safe distance = 4800 x 25

7.5
= 126.5 meters
Using Tungsten Collimator
Safe distance = 4800 x 25

7.5 x 40
= 20 meters
Note: Attenuation provided by Tungsten Collimator -- B
For Shielding is 1 TVT + 2HVT, B = 40
When working in a radiation area always maximise the distance from the Source.
GREATER DISTANCE = LESS EXPOSURE

7.3.3 Shielding
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Shielding can greatly reduce radiation exposure and any available shielding should
be used to advantage. Collimators should be used whenever possible.
It may for instance be possible to work behind a concrete structure which would
provide shielding from the radiation. In field application many items are available for
use as shielding. A useful concept for estimating shielding efficiency is the half / tenth
value thickness which is defined as the thickness of shielding material required to
reduce the radiation to one half / tenth of its original value. A table of half /tenth value
thickness for common shielding material is shown in Appendix B
MORE SHIELDING = LESS EXPOSURE
7.4 Classification and Control of Radiographic Area
 Controlled Area for occupational radiation worker

 Supervised Area for non-radiation worker and general public
Dose rate at borders of Controlled and Supervised area shall not exceed 7.5 µSv/hr
and 2.5µSv/hr respectively.
Whenever radiographic operation is carried out the area to be barricaded off using a
warning tape with Magenta-Yellow color to restrict the access to unclassified
personnel shall be ‘Radiation Area’ with radiation level less than 0.75mR/hr (7.5
µSv/hr) at boundary.
Sufficient numbers of free standing radiation warning sign boards marked as ‘Danger
Radiation Keep away’ in both English and Arabic shall be used around the barricade.
In addition blinking lights shall be used during night.
One of the radiographers shall keep a constant vigil and monitor the area at the barrier
with radiation survey meter, when radiographic work is in progress.
The RPO shall be available at site at all times during the radiographic work.
Refer Report – ICES-HSEF-31 – Workplace Monitoring Record
7.5 SAFE DISTANCE CALCULATION
The calculations are intended for guidance only. All situations involving exposure of
ionising radiation must be monitored with survey meter to ensure that personnel and
barriers are at the required distance from the source. USE ONLY ONE SYSTEM OF
UNITS THROUGHOUT CALCULATION.
Safe distance from unshielded source = Activity xConstant / Output Maximum

permissible dose rate
DEFINITIONS S.I. UNITS NON-S.I. UNITS

Activity constant/output at one metre dose GBq Ci
rate Sv/hr/GBq R/hr/ci(x1000)
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Unclassified 7.5 μSv/hr 0.75 mR/hr

Classified 25.0 μSv/hr 2.5 mR/hr
Example for 370 370 x 130 Safe 10x0.48x1000
GBq (10Ci) Safe distance = 7.5 distance = 0.75
Unshielded Ir 192 nuclide for unclassified = 80m = 80m
personnel
SOURCE UNSHIELDED DISTANCE IN DIRECTION (TUNGSTEN) COLLIMATED

STRENGTH IN – CURIES OF BEAM (in meter) DISTANCE (in meter)
50 182.50 28.07
45 173.20 26.65
40 163.30 25.10
35 152.75 23.50
30 141.40 21.75
25 129.00 19.85
20 115.50 17.76
15 100.00 15.38
10 81.65` 12.56
Above distance in column II will be further reduced, as the beam has to penetrate through
the walls of the pipe being radiographed, this reduction will depend on the wall thickness.
The above distances are calculated for no shielding other than the tungsten collimator
used. Actual site conditions will reduce these distances i.e. Pipe work, columns, structural
items, walls, etc., in line with item being radiographed.
8 SAFE WORKING PROCEDURES, SITE PREPARATION AND WORKPLACE

MONITORIG
8.1 Checks prior to Transportation and Operation
Every radiographer shall wear a dosimeter and valid TLD badge. Two properly
calibrated and operational radiation survey meters shall be available for each
source/crew to be used. The radiographic exposure device shall be surveyed on all
sides to ensure that the source is in the correct storage position, this will also verify
that the survey meter is functioning correctly and provide a baseline reading for
comparison with future measurements. The radiation intensity should be no more
than the following:-
At 5 centimetres from the surface
The average dose rate shall not exceed 50 µSv /hour
The maximum dose rate shall not exceed 100 µSv /hour
At 1 meter from the surface
The average dose rate shall not exceed 2 µSv /hour
The maximum dose rate shall not exceed 10 µSv /hour
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The radiographer shall check for obvious defects and damage to the exposure device,
control unit and guide tube(s).
Refere Appendix J for indetail RADIOACTIVE SOURCE EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST
Refer Report – ICES-HSEF-11- Daily Chck List of Camera and X-ray Generator
8.2 Transportation
The radiographic exposure device shall be transported to the work site with the safety
locks in position. It shall not be transported in the cab of the vehicle but in a storage
box affixed to the vehicle. The box shall have warning in English & Arabic. The vehicle
shall be driven by classified persons with calibrated survey meter. The maximum
reading shall 2 mR/hr at surface of storage box. The radiation warnings signs shall
be on the box. And the vehicle shall be clearly marked with the radiation warning
placards (3Nos.), one each side and one on back of vehicle. The vehicle shall be also
marked with emergency contact information providing contact details in the event of
an accident.
Under no circumstances is the equipment to be transported in the assembled or open
position. Only Classified persons are permitted to travel in the vehicle. Person
transporting radioactive material should keep copy of use exclusively licence issued
by the Authority (MME). Permit for transport of the radioactive materials issued by
Local authorities.
Vehicle Registration certificate.
Driving Licence, A copy of driver’s passport.
Driver shall ensure the vehicle shall be equipped with following equipment
 A portable survey meter to measure the radiation level

 One numbers of portable fire extinguishers from dry powder and carbon
dioxide (according to the requirements of local authorities)
 One numbers of warning light signals (orange) placed on the roof of a truck
connected to a separate battery other than vehicle battery.
 Audible or lighting alarm to give warning signals in case of opening of
radioactive materials compartment of vehicle.
 Provide some emergency tools (clamp with length at least of 2 meters, a tape
warning of radioactive sources).
8.3 HANDLING OF RADIO-ACTIVE SOURCES
8.3.1 Safe use of X-ray sources and accessories

X-RAY: Maximum 300 kv 5 mA directional X-Ray tube shall be used for exposure of an
entire weld.
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8.3.2 Gamma radiography Camera
The Company uses the following equipment for industrial radiography and
each equipment has a unique number to facilitate record keeping in respect
of movement, location and for maintenance purposes.
Gamma ray Projector – Delta / Sigma 880,

Gamma mat TSI 5/1 X ray units – portable type
Sealed sources
Company employs iridium 192 radio-isotopes (each) up to (80Ci) and Selenium 75

radio-isotopes (each) up to (50 Ci) and Cs 137 (up to 20 mCi) to suit the exposure
conditions required, careful selection of source activity, collimator, film speed and other
factors the maximum exposure that is acceptable with controlled dose rate is derived.
As the Company operates within the maximum recommended working life of the
nuclide (for iridium 192/ Se 75 - 1 year) there is no statutory requirement for leak, or
swab, test to be performed on the sealed sources or projectors in use.
Working with a number of radiation sources

Working with more than one radiation source per crew of 2 radiographers is only
permitted in a very limited number of cases. The conditions are:
 The work must be carried out within the same demarcated area; one
radiographer constantly monitors the demarcation.
 Both sources must be operated within a the same barrier off area; the other
radiographer must be in the immediate vicinity.
 1 operator commands 1 source.
Use of X-ray equipment
In order to use the equipment without risk, the following rules must be strictly adhered
to:
 When starting the project records of maintenance should be in place according
the maintenance procedure;
 Never use X-ray equipment without constantly reading a properly functioning
radiation monitor, with a valid check label;
 Never use X-ray equipment that is defective or suspected to be defective;
 All cables and connectors must be in good condition and checked every day
before start of work
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 Proper demarcation with flags, tapes and rotating or flashing lights must be in
place. On the demarcation line the dose rate may not exceed 7,5 µSv/h;
 Reduce the beam width (e.g. defragmentation) as much as practically possible;
 Work as quickly (duration) and safe as possible;
 Demarcations must be partially removed every time radiation workers are leaving
the work area (mainly open and close each weld) and taking the key of the switch
board which shall be kept only by the employer’s appointed RPO.
 Check all equipment each day for proper function before start of work, and if
applicable, apply maintenance according to maintenance procedure.
Operating Procedure - Wind out Type Container (Gamma Ray Equipment) and
X-Ray equipment
(a) Gamma Ray Equipment used on site consists of
Projector (exposure device) GAMMAMAT TiF, GAMMAMAT TSI 5/1, DELTA

880, SIGMA 880, SPEC
A Wind - Out
A Guide Tube
Warning system (Blinkers, Barricade Tapes, Signboards)
Accessories (Collimators, Binding Straps, Etc)
Maximum Dose Rate for Exposure Container
Classes Maximum Dose rate (µSd / hr)

On the external At 50 mm from the At One meter from
surface of the external surface the external
container surface
P (portable) 2000 500 20
M (mobile) 2000 1000 50
F (fixed) 2000 1000 100
(b) Position the source stop at the appropriate radiographic focal point. A collimator
should be used whenever possible, with the source stop to reduce the size of
the restricted area and to minimise operator exposure.
(c) Lay out the guide tube(s) as straight as possible, never attempt to use more
than guide tube section. The bend radius of the guide tubes should not be less
than 50 centimetres
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(d) At the end of the guide tube position the exposure device. The location of the
exposure device and the path of the guide tube should be chosen to afford as
much shielding as possible to the operator.
(e) From the exposure device lay out the wind - out unit so that the operator is
behind as much shielding as possible. The bend radius of the guide tubes
should not be less than 92 centimetres.
(f) Determine the barrier distance using the formula given in Para 7.2 from the
source stop to the boundary of the high radiation area (7.5) µSv /hour). Rope
off this area and post the boundary with warning signs. Verify the area with
survey meter on first exposure
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DEMARKATION OF RADIOGRAPHY AREA
(g) At the exposure device connect the driving cable to the source holder assembly
and connect the control unit to the exposure device. Leave the exposure device
in the LOCK position. Connect the guide tube to the exposure device. Layout
drive cable and front tube to be check for obvious damage to the equipment.
(h) Check to ensure that there are no unauthorised personnel inside the restricted
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area. Thoroughly check all cable connections, bend radii and source stop
location. Unlock the exposure device and set it to the operation position.
(i) Place the Survey Meter by the Control Unit. Survey Meter should be properly
maintained, tested and calibrated every one year with reference to standards
traceable to national or international standards.
(j) At the control, observing the SURVEY METER, rapidly rotate the crank in the
expose direction. When the source emerges from the exposure device, there
should be a rapid increase in radiation intensity. The intensity should gradually
decreases as the source moves towards the source stop. As the source enters
the collimator, there should be a significant drop in radiation intensity. While
the source is in the exposed position retreat to the boundary of the restricted
area.
(k) Survey the boundary of the restricted area to ascertain that it was correctly
established. Adjust the barrier ropes as necessary to maintain safe radiation
level of 7.5 µSv /hour at the boundary.
(l) During the exposure time maintain a constant surveillance of the restricted area
to ensure that no unauthorized personnel enter the area.
(m) At the conclusion of the exposure time, approach the control unit WITH THE
SURVEY METER, WHILE OBSERVING THE SURVEY METER, rapidly rotate
the crank in the retract direction. As the source leaves the collimator, there
should be a significant increase in the radiation intensity. The intensity should
gradually increase as the source moves towards the exposure device. As the
source enters the exposure device, the intensity should rapidly decrease to
background levels.
(n) Approach the exposure device with the Survey Meter
Survey the device on all sides paying particular attention to the exit port area.
The radiation intensities should be approximately the same as the initial survey.
(o) Survey along the guide tube to the source stop
The radiation intensity should rapidly decrease as the survey meter is moved
away from the exposure device.
(p) The exposure device shall be locked after each exposure
At the conclusion of the final exposure, disassemble the equipment. A final

survey of the exposure device shall be made prior to storage.
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Operating Procedure – X ray /Crawler Machine
1. The three man team will arrive at the site with appropriate Permit.
2. Team will organise their equipment including the barriers, signs, lights and X-
ray tube and Crawler.
3. The team will evacuate the area and erect barriers and signs at the pre-
calculated safe distance based on our experience i.e. 25- 300 meter for 300 Kv
depending on the focus direction and shielding . If required, additional
personnel may be requested from the Client to police the supervised area.
4. The working place will be prepared in accordance with the Manufactures
Operating Procedure, Radiographer shall barricade the controlled area
ensuring that the controlled area is secure, and that no unauthorised
personnel will enter.
5. After all the setup of control panel and X-ray tube. Radiographer will start the
exposure and will check the radiation level at the barricade that should be 7.5
µSv/hour. If the radiation level found higher than the 7.5 µSv/hour then
barricade distances will be increased until the safe level.
6. Once the radiographer is completely satisfied with the barrier positions,

then the film will be positioned on the Outside of the work piece and
radiographs will be taken according to the appropriate technique with the
team maintaining constant vigilance and using their monitor at all times.
7. After completion of the Exposure, the equipment shall be switched off and
removed from site. Radiographs will be taken out and will be transferred to the
processing area/dark room Located at site.
To prevent access to any radiation area, warning signs, barriers, flashing lights are
to be posted to warn member of public about the Radiation Hazard
Refer Format ICES-HSEF-10 – Tool Box talk for capturing safety discussion prior to start
the work
Refer format ICES-HSEF-23 Pre-task HSE Meeting for capturing the discussion prior t
accept new job.
9 *SOURCE CHANGE PROCEDURE - WIND OUT TYPE PROJECTOR
(a) Follow the manufactures recommended practice for opening the container of
the isotopes.
(b) Attach the guide tube to an empty tube in the source container. Lay out the
Guide tube as straight as possible.
(c) At the other end of the guide position the projector.

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(d) From the projector lay out the control unit so that the operator is behind as
much shielding as possible.
(e) At the projector, connect the driving cable to the source holder assembly and
connect the control unit to the projector.
Leave the projector in the LOCK position.
Connect the guide tube to the projector.
(f) Source change shall take place at ICES Isotope storage Pit.
(g) Check to ensure that there are no unauthorised personnel inside the restricted
area. Thoroughly check all cables connections. Unlock the projector and set it
to the OPERATE position.
(h) PLACE THE SURVEY METER BY THE CONTROL UNIT.
(i) At the control, observing the survey meter, rapidly rotate the crank in the Expose
direction. As the source emerges from the projector there should be a rapid
increase in radiation intensity. The intensity should gradually decrease as the
source moves towards the container. When the source enters the radiation
intensity should fall to background levels.
(j) Approach the container with a survey meter. If all is clear, uncouple the guide
tube, and then disconnect the source from the driving cable.
(k) Connect the new source to the driving cable; connect the guide tube to the
source container.
(l) Check to ensure that there are no unauthorised personnel inside the restricted
area. Thoroughly check all cable connections.
(m) At the control, observing the survey meter, rapidly rotate the crank in the retract
direction. As the source leaves the container there should be a significant
increase in radiation intensity. The intensity should gradually increase as the
source moves towards the projector. As the source enters the projector, the
intensity should rapidly decrease to background levels.
(n) Approach the projector with the survey meter. Survey the projector on all sides
paying particular attention to the exit port area. Survey along the guide tube to
the source container. When it has been determined that all is safe LOCK THE
PROJECTOR.
(o) Disassemble the guide tube and replace the cover to the container following the
manufacturer’s instructions. Monitor the container after the cover has been
replaced.
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10 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
10.1 Introduction
Emergency conditions are those in which the source cannot be returned to the
shielded position by normal means. The most important factor in an emergency is to
recognize that an emergency exists. This can only be accomplished by the proper use
of a survey meter which can give valuable information as to the nature of the
emergency, (e.g. whether the source is jammed in the collimator, guide tube or exit
port). Each emergency should be treated individually and the entire operation thought
through from beginning to end before any action other than erecting barriers and
informing the correct authorities, is taken. Always use as much shielding as possible
without hampering the emergency operation. In accomplishing emergency
procedures it may be necessary to work in high radiation intensities. Determine the
amount of time necessary to be in these areas and compute the expected exposure
before performing the operation. Only thorough careful planning and application of the
principles of time, distance and shielding can emergencies be dealt with safely.
Within the next paragraphs the instruction are given on how to shutdown in case of
emergencies. If none of this instruction apply and/ or give the desire effect, please
contact the emergency response phone as it must be written on the supervisor
sign
10.1.1 Emergency Kit
During an emergency situation the following items shall be available and provided By
contractor as per reference (Safety Reports Serial No.13 IAEA 1999):
a. Radiation survey meter.
b. Personal protective equipment:
 Self-reading dosimeters for each team member.
 Protective overalls, overshoes and gloves.
 First aid kit.
c. Portable radio communication
d. Minimum required materials
 Portable audible and visible alarm
 Radiation barrier (quick erect type)
 Tongs (1 meter and 2 meters)
 Emergency storage container
 Bags of lead shot (2 kg each), two bags for iridium sources and ten bags for
 cobalt sources.
 Lead apron: one piece.
 First aid equipment.
 Tool box with Pliers, Screwdrivers, Adjustable spanner or wrench. Rope. Long-
handled wire cutters.
 Pouring funnel to suit emergency storage container, for speedy placing of the
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Source
Emergency action is the overall responsibility of the MME. However, the initial steps
for the rectification of an emergency situation are the responsibility of the contractor
RPO, since they are likely to be the only personnel on site with an intimate knowledge
of the technical procedures.
10.2 Source lost or dropped out of exposure device.
The area where the source is suspected to be located shall be cordoned off at the 2.5
µSv/hour radiation level. When the area has been secured the radiographer shall
contact the R.P.O. for further advice and instructions. Survey meters shall be used to
conduct a thorough survey of the area to locate the source. The barriers to the
radiation area should be adjusted as necessary after the source has been located.
The source shall be retrieved with handing tongs and placed in the emergency
container. When all has been secured a full report by the competent person and the
radiographer concerned shall be forwarded to the head office within 24 hours.
10.3 Leaking or damaged source
The radiographer shall immediately clear the area of all personnel. The area shall be
cordoned off and guarded at the 2.5 µSv/hour radiation level. After the area has been
secured the competent person shall be notified and he will give further advice and
instructions as necessary.
If the source is outside of the exposure device then it shall be retrieved and placed
in the emergency container using handing tongs. When all has been secured a full
report by the RPO and radiographer shall be forwarded to head office within 24 hours.
10.4 Emergency condition involving X-Ray Equipment
SHUTDOWN OF X-RAY
X-RAY WITH THE USE OF EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
During X-ray activities with the use of external power supply, the following steps
should be taken when X-ray equipment will not turn off according to the setting:
 Make a barrier at a distance where the dose rate is not higher than 7,5 µSv/h by
measuring it by the survey meter;
 Make sure everybody has left the area within the restricted area;
 Wait until the battery is discharged;
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 Report incident according HSE protocol of the DE HE vessel

X-ray with electrical supply
During X-ray activities with electrical supply, the following steps should be taken when X-
ray equipment will not turn off according to the setting:
 Remove power supply by pulling out the plug and equipment will automatically
shutdown;
 Report incident according HSE protocol of the DE HE vessel
10.5 ISOTOPE DROPPED OVERBOARD
During routine NDT for tie in at the rear of the vessel on board a vessel the isotope is dropped
overboard. Or is dropped when handling between work sites.
Key Symptoms:
 Source container missing lost or witnessed falling overboard
Key Causes:
 Operator error
 Mechanical impact.
Typically when tie in welds are done the vessel will remain stationary. Isotope storage areas
will ensure source will not be movable during adverse weather / transit conditions.
If the isotope has been dropped into the sea there will likely be no exposure risk to personnel.
Radiographic sources are sealed so contamination leakage risk is low however containers may
contain depleted Uranium.
Action to be taken by the radiographer and RPO
The worker must take the following actions immediately:

k) Ensure no exposure to personnel is possible if applicable and make safe.
l) Alert the vessel immediately.
m) Arrange for relocation of the dropped container via the vessel using a suitable means such
as a Buoy or GPS co-ordinates.
n) Write an interim report detailing circumstances and substance specific details such as
activity / equipment numbers etc.
o) Report the incident to the Company Senior RPO.
Action by Senior RPS/ Employer

p) Investigate and alert regulators as required.
q) Liaise with regulators to recover the isotope and container or resolve the incident.
Refer ICES Doc ICES-HSE-06 Rev 0 for the Radiation Emergency Plan in detail.
10.6 OBJECTIVES OF EMERGENCY PLAN
 Train people who will handle radiation emergency situation

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 Maintain Emergency situation handling equipment for each sites

 Conduct emergency responde Drill
10.7 ENDING THE STATE OF RADIATION EMERGENCY
The safe retrieval of radiation source shall be considered as the end of state of emergency. After
the the is returned back to camera or guide tube, the situation shall be informed to HSE authority
at site. The cordon shall be removed along with danger boards and flickering lights.
Refer Report – ICES-HSEF-21 – Emergency ExercisePlan
11 INCEDENT REPORTS
A full report of any incident shall be made and issued by the QP Regional RPO in accordance
with QP Incident Reporting, Investigation manual and MME requirements, the time-scales for
notification depending on the severity of the incident.
A detailed written incident report shall include the following:
• Description of the incident

• Planned course of actions used to put the radioactive source in safe condition
• List of all personnel who were involved in the incident
• Assessment of exposure (dosimeters, workers, emergency service personnel, etc.)
• The root cause of the incident
• Corrective actions, preventive action and target close-out date.
 Stipulate lesson learned and distribute among the ICES employess
 Refer Radiation Incident Report – ICES-HSEF-06
 Refer Accident Incident Investigation and Analysis Report – ICES-HSEF-07
 Refer Readiation Over Exposure Incident Investigation Report – ICES-HSEF-19
 Refer Radiation Incident Report – ICES-HSEF-22 Accident Incident LOG
12 STORAGE OF ISOTOPES
12.1 Permanent storage facilities
Radioactive materials shall be stored in approved isotope storage facilities when not in use.
All designated storage facilities shall be approved and licensed by MME before they are
deemed usable. Source of radiation & devices must be properly tracked and recorded by
the RPO. A record shall be kept of the movement of all isotopes into and out of the storage
facility. The storage facility shall be kept locked and secured at all times to prevent any
unauthorized personnel entry except when the radioactive materials are being placed in or
removed from the storage facility.
An example of a storage facility is show in Appendix C. Example of isotope movement

records are shown in Appendices D and E. Appendices D shall be used for project site and
Appendices E shall be used for ICES Isotope Storage Pit.
In the event of loss, damage or misplacement of a radioactive source, whilst temporarily

stored or used on sites, the RPO is responsible for informing MME.
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12.2 Temporary storage facilities
ICES shall be responsible for acquiring the MME approval for such facility. Storage shall be
in an isolated secured place. The area surrounding the temporary storage place in which
the radiation level exceeds 7.5 µSv/hour shall be restricted by ropes hung with appropriate
warning signs.
Storage of Radioactive Sources
 Radioactive substances, including any container /source changer constructed

with depleted uranium shielding, must be kept in a suitable lockable store
(storage pit);
 Dose rate at any surface of the store should not exceed 2,5 μSv/hr. If not
possible consideration should be given on the basis of risk assessment approved
by the RPE and HSE representative of CLIENT and Vessel Management;
 Proper physical security must be considered such that access to the source is
restricted to only designated personnel;
 Radiation sources shall have a minimum of 2 locks between the radiation source
and the public when being stored or transported;
 When not stored, radiation sources shall be under the constant surveillance and
immediate control of a radiation employer;
Offshore Storage
 Radioactive isotope must be stored in a suitable, chained and lockable protected

storage (e.g. storage bunker, storage pit) and stored in a designated location
addressed by the Vessel Management.
 warning signs must be conspicuously displayed around the designated storage
area
Location of the ISOTOPES, see Attachment ISOTOPE storage pit
Refer Report – ICES-HSEF-25 – radiation Level Around PIT
13 TRANSPORTATION OF ISOTOPES (in conjunction with clause 8.2)
13.1 General
Radioactive material shall not be carried with explosive material.

Radioactive material packages shall not be open during the journey.
Radioactive materials labels shall not be removed from packages or containers. Any
transportation of radioactive material shall comply with QATAR Regulations for Safe
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Transport of Radioactive Materials, under no circumstance to transport members of

the public during the transport of radioactive sources.
Driver and crew shall wear Personal monitoring dosimeter.
13.2 Transportation by road
Under no circumstances will isotopes be transported in any vehicle other than an

approved by MME, vehicle shall be only pick-up type fitted with a transport box and
this box shall be permanently fixed to the tail end of the vehicle & provided with a
lock. The vehicle shall only be driven by classified personnel authorised by the
company.
The driver shall observe all regulations that affect the carriage of isotopes by road.
Should it be necessary to transport isotopes other than by road, the MME shall be
consulted beforehand.
Radioactive material shall always be secured in the vehicle in such a manner as to
prevent unauthorised removal. It shall also remain secure in the event of an accident,
or sudden deceleration.
Emergency instructions for handling accident during road transportation:
Radioactive source containers are normally designed to withstand severe Accident

conditions, including fire. It must however, be assumed that the container is
Damaged and the source exposed until it can be positively established otherwise.
The exposure camera or the transport container shall always be stored in a lockable
Container while transporting.
The driver shall, as soon as it is reasonably practicable notify the company if he finds
or fears loss of material or is involved in an accident.
 The company RPO upon notification of the accident shall inform the police and
MME.
 The company RPO shall immediately barrier off the area at the 7.5 µSv/hr distance,
with appropriate warning signs and lights.
 Assess and monitor the area for possible damage to the container and ascertain if
the source is exposed.
 If all is clear, retrieve the exposure container or transport container from the
vehicle. Move it to a safe location for investigation.
 All personnel involved in the accident shall be sent for adequate medical
surveillance.
 The source projector shall be returned to the manufacturer or qualified expert for
detailed testing and servicing.
13.3 Vehicle marking
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All vehicles carrying radioactive material shall display notice as required by

regulations.
(a) A placard (Appendix F) shall be displayed on each side and the rear of the
vehicle. The placard shall be removed immediately when the vehicle is no
longer transporting radioactive material. A calibrated survey meter shall always
accompany the radioactive material.
(b) A fireproof notice shall be displayed where it is plainly visible to the driver, but
not so that it obscures his vision. It is only to be exhibited when the vehicle is
carrying radioactive material. (See Appendix G)
13.4 Driver’s responsibilities
The driver of a vehicle carrying radioactive material shall exercise care to ensure that
the material causes no injury to the health of any one and that none of the material
escapes, is lost , or is unlawfully removed from the vehicle.
The driver shall ensure that the packages are not roughly treated and are properly
stored and that the labels and vehicle placard are not defaced.
The driver shall ensure that radioactive material is not stored with prohibited articles
(explosive, flammable materials, corrosives, oxidizing agents, liquefied gases, etc.)
The driver shall not carry any unauthorised and unclassified person in the vehicle.
The driver shall not leave the vehicle unattended out of sight, in any public place
without reasonable cause. The loaded equipment compartment shall always be
locked.
The vehicle shall not be parked for more than one hour, unless there is a clear
space of at least 2 meters all round the vehicle when carrying radioactive
material.
The driver shall, as soon as it is reasonably practicable notify the company if he

finds or fears loss of material or is involved in an accident.
Refer Report – ICES-HSEF-28 – radio-isotope Transport Information Format

Refer Report – ICES-HSEF-12 – Vehicle Daily Inspection
14 TRAINING
All RPO and Radiographers shall receive necessary training through MME
authorized training institute and undergo prescribed examination conducted by
MME for achieving MME licnse for RPO and Radiographer respectively.
ICES shall also organize in-house training program in regular interval for the
development of their radiation workers.The training program shall be organized as
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per annual training program. However, unplanned training may also conducted
whenever it is felt deem necessary by Technical Manager.
Training will cover the following subject areas

a) Principles and practices of radiation protection
b) Safe transportation, storage and handling of radioactive materials
c) Radiation Emergency procedures
d) Radioactivity measurements, monitoring techniques, and using instruments
e) Mathematics and basic calculation for using and measuring radioactivity
f) Biological effects of radiation
g) On the job training
h) Regulatory / license requirements
Technical Manager shall maintain training records.

Refer Report – ICES-HSEF-20 – Training Record
Refer Report – ICES-HSEF-16 – Training matrix
15 HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
15.1 Periodic Examination
All Personnel employed by the company shall not be considered as classified. Workers who
are directly engaged in activities of radiography are subjected to annual medical
examination and blood examination by an approved laboratory within the preceding 12
months and is certified for in written for such work. The medical examination shall include:
• Complete medical and occupational history including all previous exposures to ionizing
radiation;
• Clinical examination;
An annual medical examination, whose content shall be as above. The examining doctor
shall be provided with the worker’s occupational dose history since his previous medical
examination.
Full Medical records of all classified persons shall be maintained. These records shall be
made available for audit if required by the client / owner.
15.2 Special Examination
Whenever the RPO deems necessary, a special medical examination shall be arranged.
15.3 PUBLIC PROTECTION
Persons not classified i.e. general public, contract personnel, and/or others, are not
permitted to be involved in work or passage where ionizing radiation is present, for this
reason same are excluded from radiation areas where specific barriers and warning signs
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are erected for their protection and radiation dose rate exceeds 2.5 µSv/hr (0.25mR/hr) to
ensure that doses to public are below 0.1 mSv / year.
16 EMERGENCY DRILL
In order to combat with radiation emergency situation, ICES shall periodically conduct
emergency drill at radiation work places. An annual Emergency Drill plan shall be
prepared in this regard.
RPO shall prepare a report on the performance of Emergency Drill. The report shall
contain the following as a minimum
a. Emergency situation
b. Equipment Involved
c. Emergency situation handling equipment and accessories
d. Personnel take part in the Drill
e. A brief explanation how the situation is handled with time taken for each action
f. How to monitor the cordon – off location during the time of emergency situation
g. Ending of emergency situation
h. Prepare lesson learned
17 MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION PROGRAM
ICES arranges periodic calibration of its radiation survey meters and personnel dosimeter
by authorized external agencies. The calibration report is reviewed by ICES Technical
Manager prior to implement. A LOG is maintained by Maintenance Engineer for the
calibration status of measuring instrument and equipments.
ICES also maintain a preventive maintenance program for the instrument and equipment.
The breakdown instrument (X-ray Generator, Control Pannel etc.) are send to outside
agencies for repair or servicing when in-house system is unable to take necessary
corrective action.
Refer Report – ICES-HSEF-30 – Maintenance Plan for Camera and X-ray Equipment
18 INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
An accurate accounting system is maintained for individual sources. Each source record shall include
the serial number, receipt date, decay chart, test report, projector or transit container used, daily
location.
Daily movement of sealed sources shall be recorded in the store/site log book and shall be signed
in and out by the responsible authorised person
Regulatory authorities and client representatives on projects will be provided with the inventory
details as applicable.
Refer Report – ICES-HSEF-27 – Radiation Source Inventory

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19 IMPORT AND EXPORT OF RADIO-ISOTOPE
Prior to importing or exporting all radioactive material and associated equipment including X ray
equipment approval from regulatory body is obtained. This is forwarded to the supplier prior to
activating the shipment.
The decayed sources are returned back to radio-isotope supplier for the safe disposal.
19.1 VERIFICATION OF RECEIVED PACKAGE
Upon receiving a sealed source whether new purchase or transfer from another
location then the following information will be verified and maintained on a daily or job
by job basis to indicate the location and authorised person having responsibility for the
source movement.
a) Date of receipt.
b) Source serial number.
c) Type of nuclide and activity.
d) Transport documents.
e) Assigned projector/container serial number.
f) Location and authorised person’s name and signature.
The RPO will be responsible for verifying the shipping records

For domestic transfers all documents related to the radioactive material (e.g. decay
charts, source movement log, transport notification, source certificates etc.) will be
accompanied along with the shipment and the person at the sending and receiving end
will verify documents for correctness.
19.2 MANAGEMENT OF DISUSED SOURCES
Radioactive sources that are no longer used or with low activity (below 5 Curie) will be exported
back to supplier for safe disposal. Such sources will be stored in the permanent facility until
administration procedures, Regulatory body approvals and shipping procedures are finalized
for export. The following information will be maintained for all disposals of radioactive materials.
a) Date of dispatch.
b) Destination.
c) Source serial number.
d) Type of nuclide and activity.
e) Method dispatched.
f) Assigned projector/container serial number.
g) All necessary approvals from regulatory body
Acknowledgement of depleted sources will be obtained from the supplier.
20 EXCESSIVE DOSE INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE
Investigation level for ICES radiation workers is set as 1.0 mSv / month.
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Investigation will be initiated for all situations as mentioned below
a) Dose limits exceeding the limits upon receipt of ADS dosimetry reports. The Operations
Supervisor shall inform the concerned RPO/Site supervisor of the name and Dosimeter
number and to initiate an investigation.
b) Technician suspects he has received an extremely high dose.

Technician shall inform his RPO/Site supervisor. The RPO/Site supervisor shall check the QFD
of the Technician and if confirmed, shall request that the Technician be removed from
radiography duties. His dosimeter shall be returned to the Operations Supervisor, immediately,
who shall submit the dosimeter for immediate processing to the ADS. Such technicians shall
only be allowed to perform assisting work until the ADS reports are received.
c) At the end of a shift, if a technicians QFD shows a reading excess of permissible limit
d) If a dosimeter is exposed accidently in a live controlled area.

Technician shall report the incident to the RPO /Site supervisor, who shall review the
circumstances and issue a written report. If confirmed, the dosimeter shall be shall be
immediately returned to the Operations supervisor, who will issue a replacement. The exposed
dosimeter will then be returned to the ADS with a notification, in writing, detailing the
circumstances. The technician will cease work with radiation until he has received a
replacement dosimeter.
e) Dosimeter reported lost or damaged
All the above instances require a written report. The reporting process is indicated in the flow
diagram below.
INVESTIGATION REPORT
The report of the investigation shall be fully documented and shall be submitted with all relevant
attachments. The reports, as a minimum shall, contain the following:
Technicians’ name.
Staff Number.
Dosimeter Number and ADS dose assessment report.
Actual hours worked for the concerned period (ionising
hours) Site(s)/Location(s)
Contact/Job Number.
Corresponding QFD records.
Equipment used including maximum strength.
Average exposure times.
Type of shielding.
RPO/Site supervisors’ finds after review of technicians working practice.
Technicians’ explanation of events.
HSEQ Co-ordinators review
Any additional relevant information.
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After a joint review of the full Investigation Report, the Radiation Safety Committee shall decide
on any further course of action.
The Operations Manager, who shall periodically review and note any adverse trends, shall
retain these reports. These trends shall be reported to the HSEQ Co-ordinator. Following a joint
review, if required, actions will be decided on to reverse these trends.
Investigation reports will be submitted to MME, and or client representatives on request or as per
regulatory requirements.
21 MISLAID, LOST OR DAMAGED DOSIMETER
If a dosimeter is lost or damaged, or the dose received can't be properly assessed for other
reasons, ADS will be informed. An investigation will be carried out as applicable in line with the
procedure to estimate the dose actually received. This estimate shall be notified to the relevant
authorities along with investigation reports on which the estimate was based and individuals dose
records updated.
If an estimate can't be made a notional dose will be recorded but this will only be used as a last
resort. One or more of the following methods will be used to estimate doses when dosimeters
are lost or damaged.
An official dose is estimated and assigned based on an average from previous monitoring periods
or the highest dose during the individual’s employment.
Dose assigned to the individual based on the dose received by a co-worker performing similar
tasks under same conditions during the monitoring period in question.
Dose assigned after calculating the time spent by individual in radiation area based on known
dose rates. Daily job production details shall be utilized for this purpose
REPORTING PROCESS
The concerned person shall infor the incedent to ICES RPO under his team and also to
operation manager.
The RPO shall investigate the matter and raise a report to operation manager. The report
copy shall be marked to Technical Manager / QHSE Manager.
22 AUDIT & REVIEW
This Radiation safety and Protection program will be reviewed annually. Audits will be performed
twice a year to verify compliance. Audits will be extended to all ongoing sites as well.
23 SUMMARY
It is compulsory for all RADIATION workers to wear TLD/film badge and Personal
Dosimeter or Personal Electronic Dosimeter when doing radiographic work;
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When doing radiographic work, a calibrated functioning radiation monitor must be

used at all times to continuously monitor all actions with radiation sources;
Daily radiation levels must be measured and reported as per according to the IRR17;
When radiographic work is carried out in places not specifically equipped for that
purpose, the radiation area must be cordoned off with tape and warning flags. During
radiation, the demarcation must be continuously supervised and the dose rate at the
demarcation checked;
On the demarcation line the dose rate shall be as low as reasonable achievable
(ALARA) but may not exceed 7,5 µSv/h for the controlled area and 2,5 µSv/h for the
watched area;
If, in spite of all precautions, a person enters - or there is a threat of someone
entering - the demarcated radiation area, the radiation activities shall be stopped
immediately;
When working with radiation sources, the correct position of the source must
regularly be checked by a radiation monitor
With an X-ray tube make sure the tube no longer emits radiation after having been
switched in neutral position;
A radiography crew, each shift, consists of a minimum of 2 people. Only if there is
a physically impenetrable demarcation in place, a crew can consist of only 1
person, e.g. in a bunker.
At least one of the crew members must have Radiation Protection Safety
certificate;
At least one of the crew members must have RT level 2 according ISO 9712/EN
473;
Both must be in possession of a radiation monitor. An exception to this rule applies
to working with X-ray equipment of low energy <50KeV. In general, the
demarcation area will be so small that a second radiation monitor (ionization
chamber) is not required;
The transport of radioactive sources is only permitted in specially equipped
vehicles and must always be accompanied by the required transport
documentation;
All safety aids available are to be used when doing radiographic work. Also, this
procedure must always be at hand in the work area. Each radiographer and helper
must be in possession of this procedure;
Radioactive sources and X-ray equipment shall never be left unattended. After
work it has to be locked as per procedure (e.g. storage bunker, storage pit).
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Each radiation incident shall be reported by the person directly involved. If his
immediate supervisor cannot immediately be contacted, he himself shall report it
to the HSE Officer, Vessel Management.
As Low As Reasonable Achievable
Exposure of any part of the human body to X-rays or gamma-rays can be highly
injurious to health. Wherever X-ray equipment or radioactive sources are in use,
which can emit ionizing radiation with a operating potential difference higher than
5kV, appropriate legal requirements shall be applied
Established safety precautions shall be strictly observed by everyone working with
ionizing radiation.
For radiation monitoring only calibrated dose rate meters shall be used. Maximum
radiation at the border, marked with radiation warning signs, of the radiation
working area shall be in accordance with local regulations and detailed into the
specific procedure. Safety equipment shall include:
 Film badge,
 Survey meter,
 PED Personal Electronic Doses-meter
 Flashing & audible alarms,
 Barricades
 Radiation barrier/tape Black& Yellow
 Radiation on warning signs “supervisor signs” includes the RPS contact details.
 Controlled area radiation warning flags, including the maximum dose rate at the
barrier.
All calibration and certification of Radiation & Control equipments in RTR Office.
Where local rules are required for the purpose “Local rules” of Ionization Radiation
Regulation IRR17 and P-OHSEP-18 General Local Rules and Contingency Plan
For Radiography 17-09-2018 is located in the RTR office and HSE office.
All employees working with and around Ionizing Radiation, shall have followed and
passed a basic radiation safety course.
All RT/RTR personnel, including RT/RTR helpers and assists, shall have followed
and passed a radiation safety course.
Controlled Area (DOGHOUSE)
Within the controlled area it is likely that the dose rate exceeds 7,5 µSv/h. If at any
time the radiation level at the demarcations of controlled area exceeds the
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maximum allowed level, the exposure shall be stopped immediately and the
demarcation of the controlled area shall be expanded and/or the radiation source
repositioned in such a way that maximum levels are not exceeded.
Access to this area is restricted to classified personnel whilst exposures are taking
place. A physical barrier (e.g. tape) and warning signs shall indicate the perimeter
of the area.
The area must extend over as small an area as practicable and not extend to such
a size that it cannot be effectively supervised/patrolled. Ideally the radiographer
making the exposure should be able to see the whole of the controlled area from
the switch board for X-ray or wind-out position for Gamma-source.
Yellow/black tape or other site agreed tape/ribbon/strip shall clearly define the
controlled area. The physical barrier shall have sufficient warning signs in close
proximity that exhibit the radiation trefoil, the words ‘Controlled Area’, the hazard
(radiation) in English and give informative information in English (i.e. do not pass
barrier).
Natural boundaries may be utilised as the controlled area periphery although
consideration must be given to patrol and monitor such boundaries to prohibit
intrusion.
In determining the size and shape of the controlled area, the effects of scattered
radiation shall be taken into consideration. One of the effects of scattered radiation
is that higher dose rate reading may be apparent as you move away from the
source. Special attention shall be paid to beam direction to ensure that the
controlled area shall be as small as possible to patrol.
In case the scatter radiation is towards the previous or next station additional
shielding must be taken in to account. In no circumstance non Radiation workers
are allowed to receive more than 2,5 µSv/h.
Watched Area or supervised area (outside the DOGHOUSE to the tape barriers)
The watched area is that area where the access is prohibited for any staff other
than the radiography crew. For the watched area the dose radiation may not
exceed 2,5 µSv/h.
Uncontrolled area
For non classified / non radiation workers
For the scope of work an estimated of 24 welds are calculated per shift of 12 hours.
The time for radiation will be set at no more than 2.5 minutes per weld. The barrier
will be set at a maximum of 2.5 µSv/h. A non radiation worker can receive a
maximum of: 2.5 µSv per 24 hours
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24 APPENDICES
A Source Recovery, Maximum Time Allowed at 1 meter.
B Approximate 1/10 and ½ Value Thickness for Shielding.
C Example of Isotope Storage Pit.
D Sealed Sources-Site Record.
E Sealed Sources-Base Record.
F Placard Vehicle.
G Fireproof Notice.
H Daily dose readout
I RTR Daily System Checklist
J Radioactive Source Equipmenr Check List
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APPENDIX A
SOURCE RECOVERY MAXIMUM TIME ALLOWED AT 1 METER
SOURCE ACTIVITY DOSE RATE AT 1 TIME ALLOWED

( CURIES ) METER REMS PER (MINS )
HR
1 0.48 120
2 0.96 60
IR-192 5 2.40 24
10 4.80 12
20 9.60 6
50 24.0 2
100 48.0 1
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APPENDIX B
APPROXIMATE 1 / 10 AND 1 / 2 VALUE THICKNESS FOR SHIELDING

THICKNESS IN CENTIMETERS
LEAD IRON CONCRETE
SOURCE
1/10 ½ 1/10 ½ 1/10 ½
Co60 4.12 1.25 7. 36 2. 20 22. 80 6. 85
Ra226 4.69 1.42 7. 69 2. 31 24. 38 7. 86
Cs137 2.13 0.62 5. 71 1. 72 18. 03 5. 33
Ir192 1.58 0.48 4. 19 1.27 15. 74 4. 82
N.B : Density of concrete assumed : 1885 kg / m -- ( 117 lbs - per cubic foot )
Thickness of the layers in the above table provide shielding protection from secondary, or
scattered radiation from the deflection of gamma rays within the shield, as well as for primary
radiation from the sources.
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APPENDIX C
Typical radiation Source Storage Facility at Off-shore Burge
Note:
The Location of the storage

pit is within the demarcation
zone of survey 7.5ʮSv / hour
when Radiating.
The storage box in the pit
must be lined with PB LEAD
and locked double.
Top side of the plate must
not radiate more than
2.5ʮSv / hour
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Radiation Source storage facility at On-shore
STORAGE PIT SETTING OUT PLAN ELEVATION OF FENCE AND GATE

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APPENDIX D
SITE RECORD
Source Sr.
No. LOCATION
MONTH : SOURCE : Ir 192
:
CONT. NO :
RECEIVER
TIME DESTINATION TIME CHECKED REMARK
DATE ACTIVITY TECHNICIA DATE
OUT PROJECT IN BY RPO S
N
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APPENDIX E
RECORD OF SEALED SOURCES DATE:
SL. CAMERA CAMERA SOURCE SOURCE ACTIVITY REMARK

NO. MAKE NUMBER NUMBER LOCATION CURIES S
Record of sealed Source shall be filled by Sr. Supervisor on weekly basis

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APPENDIX F
PLACARD
Radiation warning sign on external lateral walls of transport vehicle. As shown in below figure
Placard of the dangerous materials warning sign on external rear walls of transport vehicle.
(According to the requirements of Local authorities)
300 x300 mm2 (12”x12”)

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APPENDIX G
FIREPROOF NOTICE
1- The metal plate with carved emergency information as shown in below picture fixed in
the driver room and written information about on the carrier company on the external
of driver room door.
2. The notice must be securely posted in the cab where it is plainly visible to the driver,
but not so as to obstruct his view of the road, and must not be displayed when
radioactive material is not being carried unless the vehicle is contaminated.
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APPENDIX H
PERSONAL DOSE - RATE RECORD
NAME: --------------------------------------------- EMP. / I. D. NO: -------------------
Date\Month Date\Month
1 17
2 18
3 19
4 20
5 21
6 22
7 23
8 24
9 25
10 26
11 27
12 28
13 29
14 30
15 31
16 TOTAL
Checked By: R.P.O --------------------
Note: ALL RADIATION WORKER MUST FILL THIS FORM ON DAILY BASIS AFTER
COMPLETION OF JOB
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APPENDIX – I
Project : System ID
Location: Procedure NR
PM : Date:
No. Item: Comments: Yes No N/A

Radiation pennants (ensure spares are included
1 Permit in place X-ray as contingency for unforeseen circumstances)   
Personal Electronic Dosimeters, Survey monitor

2 Calibration certificates PED + Survey monitor   
+ TLD
Exposure warning signals/devices (including
3   
‘Gammalarm’)
Barrier Rope (ensure enough rope is included as
Radiation boards(correctly marked with RPS, source contingency for unforeseen circumstances)
4   
details and warning lights explained)
5 Local rules / risk assessments   

Wheels free to spin and wheels shall checked on any
6   
wear and tear
7 Band clamping mechanism free to slide   
8 Motor clamping mechanism free to slide   
Detector tempeture around 21 Celsius on computer

9 display   
(Can be other temperature setting)
10 Fan running free   
11 Gear drive Cog fully tight on shaft   

Cooling enclosore fixed securely
12 Motor assembly fixed securely   
Orange cables assembly in good condition
13 X-ray Tube (visual check for damage)   
Detector head fixed securely and correct
14 Electronics enclosore fixed securely proximity weld   
Pipe Band : This should be check for wear and tear

15   
on the teeth
Spur gear : This should be check for wear and tear
16   
on the teeth
Inspect cooler enclosure - fans running, build-up
17 Whole system to be cleaned daily   
of dust
18 Flashing lights / Warning lights   
19 IQI’s, number tapes etc.   

Hoist cable / Hydraulics / Emergency stop
20 Crane Certificate / Hoist Certificate   
21   
COMMENTS:
Shift Lead reporting : Supervisor

Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
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APPENDIX J
RADIOACTIVE SOURCE EQUIPMENT CHECK LIST
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Company: Inspection Corrosion Engineering Services Task: RADIOGRAPHY TEST
Sl.No. NAME Designation Signature

1. Sanjoy Kumar Singh Technical Manager
3. S P Singh RPO
4. Rabikar NDT Coordinator
Approved by Name: Arthur Mendonca Designation: CEO. Signature: Date:
TASK HAZARD INITIAL RISK CONTROLS RESIDUAL RISK
Step Description of Hazard Description & Who or What Consequence Control Measures / Recovery Residual Risk
Consequence
Risk Rating
Risk Rating
Probability
Probability
Responsibilities
No: Task Effect might be Measures level
Harmed (low/Mediu
m/High)
1 Transportation Accident leads to Radiographe 2 2 4 Follow MOE transport safety 1 2 2 Driver Low
of Radioactive falling the camera, r, Driver and procedure and rule.
Material from open it up and expose Public
Salwa to Work radiation Keep the camera inside a
Site and return locked metal box at rear side of
to Salwa. the vehicle.
Aware of MOE guideline for

source transportation.
Use maintained serviced

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vehicle.
Keep transport index card

inside vehicle so that general
public can identify the
potential hazard of the
radioactive material and can
call the emergency number in
case the driver and passengers
inside the vehicle fall
unconscious .
Recovery Measure
In case of accident if the

accident is minor call the
police, explain about the
accident and about the
radioactive material shipping,
and if possible park the vehicle
in a remote place shift the
exposure device to a safer
place in a replacement vehicle.
In case of major accident First

call the Client’s representative
and police and if the radiation
leakage is more than the pre
measured level and exceeds
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the approved safe limit

immediately evacuate all the
personals up to the safe
boundary limit and cordon off
the area with the permission of
police and place the signage
readable in English and local
languages and monitor the
area. Until all restricted
material is restored and the
area is suitable for human
occupancy.
Follow radiation emergency

procedure and secure the
exposure device and source to
safe condition, Check the
severity of damage to
exposure device and the
source and take appropriate
action.
Make accident report and

submit to client, MOE and ICES
Top Management
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2 Radiography Permit Discrepancy, Personnel 2 2 4 Plan the program in advance fix 1 1 1 Permit Low
Radiation exposure to the responsible persons receiver
work permit
pubic endorse with appropriate
signatures, ensure all entries
are correct, Check for date,
time duration, type of work,
The kind, The limitations and
The safety preparation of work
location, If find any
discrepancy don’t start any
work, obey all permit
limitations.
Start radiography only if the
required area is free of any site
workers or general public.
The control room shall make
proper notification or
announcement at the
beginning and at the end of
radiography especially when
simultaneous activities going
on around the radiography
area.
Ensure the permit work
description is mentioning the
indented work
Ensure shift and dates are valid
3 Operation of Ionizing radiation Radiation 2 2 4 Execute the work as per the 1 1 1 Senior Low
radiographer
radioactive hazard worker and radiation safety procedure and
and RPO
source at work public work instruction.
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site Follow permit restrictions and

requirements
Follow all MOE safety
procedure requirements, For
site radiography area
clearance is mandatory,
Maximum work should be
carried out inside the safe
shielded bunker, Normally field
radiography is carried out at
night when all other site
activities where stopped and
nobody is at site. Concentrate
and avoid the repetition of re-
exposure (R/S & R/T) Always
use collimator, Cordon off the
radiation area to 7.5 µSv/h or
0.75 mR/h limit, Monitor
cordoned area and
surrounding area, Nobody shall
enter both the areas.
Check area dose-rate with valid
calibrated Survey meter prior
to work at pre-determined
area
Check initially the safety
zone or barriers are
positioned where the dose

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INSPECTION CORROSION ENGINEERING

ICES is intended to ensure the safety of its employees, contractors/ subcontractors

2. REFERENCE STANDARDS & CODES

2.1. NATIONAL RELATED DOCUMENTS

 QPR-OM(O)- 55 – Procedure for Safe Management of Offshore Industrial Radiography

2.2. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS AND CODES

 ISO 3999:2004 - Radiation protection apparatus for industrial gamma Radiography

3. DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATION

Asset Holder : CLIENT

Consignment : Any package or packages, or load of radioactive material, presented by

Gamma Radiation: Electrmagnetic radiation, termed rays or photons, emitted from an

Ir-192 : Iridium 192 radiation source used in industrial radiography

License : Permission given by Ministry of Municipality & Environment based on

MME : Ministry of Municipality & Environment

Offshore Fields RPO: Rdiation protection Officer

RPO : Radiation Protection Officer

Radiography : The examination of materials by non-destructive methods utilizing radioactive

Radiographer: Any experienced personnel licensed by MME who performs industrial

Shall : Mandetory action

Should : Preferable Action

Transport Index (TI): Maximum dose-rate at 1.0 meter (micro Sv/h)/ 10

Absorbed Dose Units - Gray (Gy) = one joule per kilogram.

Authorised Persons/ Radiation Worker

undertake the following specific duties:

Curie: Is a unit of radioactivity, defined as 1 Ci = 3.7×1010 decays per second or becquerels.

Dose: A term denoting the quantity of radiation energy absorbed by a medium.

Rem = Quality Factor (QF) X Absorbed Dose (rad).

Exposure Device, Radiographic (Camera)

A shielded container designed to hold a radioactive source or radioactive isotope in a camera or

Radiation Protection Officer (RPO)

4. HEALTH AND SAFETY

It is illegal to misuse items provided for safety purposes.

4.2. EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS FROM ICES H.O

Mr. Surendra Pratap Singh Radiation Protection Officer +974 55864687

5. CLASSIFICATION OF PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITIES

RADIATION PROTECTION EXPERT (RPE)

5.1. Classified Radiation Worker

On commencement of employment, all classified workers must have had a medical

Arrangements will be made for a special examination as required to be carried out on

5.1.1 Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) from ICES

5.1.1.a The ICES RPO responsibilities are as following

 To ensure that appropriate radiation monitoring devices are operationally available

Additional Responsibilities of RPO

And additional barrier tape, warning signs & flashing lights.

5.1.2 Radiographers (Authorised Person)

5.1.2a Responsibilities of Radiographer

5.1.3 Non-Classified Persons

5.2 Written Authorization

ALL EMPLOYEES WORKING IN A RADIATION AREA MUST BE CLASSIFIED

6.1 Film Badges / T.L.D. (Thermo Luminescent Dosimeter).

6.2 Personal Dosimeters

Survey meter shall be calibrated at intervals of at least one year.

6.3 Dose Limit

(c) Wipe test of sealed sources:

7 METHODS OF PROTECTION FROM RADIATION EXPOSURE

Occupational exposures at ICES will be maintained within the parameters.

7.1 Engineering Controls

7.2 Administrative Controls

Administrative controls supplement engineering controls. These controls include

7.3 TDS – Time Distance and Shielding

A radiation worker’s exposure to radiation can be reduced by remembering "TDS",

The exposure received by an individual working an area where there is particular

LESS TIME = LESS EXPOSURE