Re: Unsecured Labs

[LIPTONW@dteenergy.com]

It seems that the all construction or renovation projects which could
involve 
radioactive material facilities should require a sign off by the RSO. 
 
The opinions expressed are strictly mine. 
It's not about dose, it's about trust. 
 
Bill Lipton 
liptonw@dteenergy.com 
 
You wrote: 
 
>University Radsafer Types: 
 
>Regarding unsecured labs, I have one suggestion that works for future 
>problems - develop a working relationship with your University 
>architects/planners.  When at the U of Nebraska, I would receive 
>monthly  reports from this group that described proposed projects and 
>projects in work.  It was a litlle bit of a pain to weed through the 
>list, but when I saw a project that had the potential to impact rad 
>safety, I would give my input to them.  Amazingly, they would usually 
>listen.  Of course using the words "costly retrofit" would get their 
>attention.   
 
>This method will not help you with an existing lab, but it sure does 
>head off any future problems. 
 
Larry Grimm
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