Published 1980 | Version v1
Report

Training for criticality safety in an enriched uranium processing facility

Creators

  • 1. Oak Ridge Y-12 Plant, TN

Description

The criticality safety training program is a continuous program that requires updating as programs and equipment changes occur. Some of the major components for an operational criticality safety program are reviewed: geometric design of equipment, accepting primary responsibility for criticality safety, material control, operating procedures, emergency procedures, continuing training programs, staff assistance, and random surveys. In addition to these training efforts, it is important to recognize that complacency can occur and timely motivation is desirable as a preventative measure

Additional details

Publishing Information

Imprint Title
Nuclear criticality safety
Journal Page Range
p. 327-341.
Report number
SAND--80-1675

Conference

Title
Nuclear criticality safety topical meeting.
Dates
8 - 10 Apr 1980.
Place
El Paso, TX, USA.

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
12588335
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY; S11: NUCLEAR FUEL CYCLE AND FUEL MATERIALS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
CRITICALITY; EDUCATION; ENRICHED URANIUM; PRODUCTION; SAFETY
Descriptors DEC
ACTINIDES; ELEMENTS; ISOTOPE ENRICHED MATERIALS; METALS; URANIUM