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Fissionable Material Handlers Certification Training Program

Conference ·
OSTI ID:5767453
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  1. Hanford Engineering Development Laboratory, Richland, WA (United States)
A formal program for certification of fissionable material handlers is presented that cultivates safe working practices. This certification complies with the training requirements of the Department of Energy Directive 0530 (ERDA Manual Chapter 0530), Nuclear Criticality Safety. The program consists of a series of classroom lectures, on-the-job training, and examinations in criticality safety, radiation protection, industrial safety, emergency procedures, and the employee's specific work operations. The program for recertification is also discussed.
Research Organization:
Hanford Engineering Development Laboratory, Richland, WA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Nuclear Criticality Safety Program (NCSP)
OSTI ID:
5767453
Report Number(s):
HEDL-SA-1816; CONF-791203-3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English