Radiation Incidents

[Johnny James <jjames@mindspring.com>]

This message is addressed to State Radiation Program radsafers.  We are
trying to write program directives regarding "incidents".  We have
several questions about classification and response to radiation
"incidents".  The following is a list of questions we are requesting
information about:

1.  How do you define what is an "incident"?

2.  Do you have a procedure or guidance for "incidents"?

3.  How do you decide when to respond with your staff?

4.  How many staff respond to an "incident"?

5.  What type of training is required before a staff member can respond
to an "incident"?

6.  What group within your agency does the actual response?

7.  Who makes the decision to respond?

8.  What mechanism do you use to deal with radioactive sources that have
no identified ownership?

Please contact me directly by phone, e-mail or fax if you are able to
provide any information or comments about these issues.

Thanks

Johnny James
Division of Radiation Protection
State of North Carolina
Phone: 919-571-4141  Fax: 919-571-4141  e-mail: jjames@mindspring.com