Instrument Calibration for Portable Survey Instruments - Table of Contents


                                                  G-10 CFR 835/E1 - Rev. 1
                                                             NOVEMBER 1994




                           IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

       For Use With Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 835
                     OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION



          INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION for PORTABLE SURVEY INSTRUMENTS



          ASSISTANT SECRETARY for ENVIRONMENT, SAFETY and HEALTH


             FINAL GUIDE - FOR UNLIMITED USE and DISTRIBUTION


                         U.S. Department of Energy
                           IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE

G-10 CFR-835/E1 - Rev. 1
INSTRUMENT CALIBRATION for PORTABLE SURVEY INSTRUMENTS


  CONTENTS                                                        Page

      I. PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    1

     II. DEFINITIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    2

    III. DISCUSSION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    5

         A. Instrument Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    6

         B. Instrument Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    7

         C. Functional Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    7

         D. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    7

     IV. IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    7

         A. Instrument Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9
            1. Physical Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9
            2. General Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9
            3. Source Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9
            4. Instrument Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9

         B. Instrument Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    9
            1. Precalibration Inspection/Test . . . . . . . . . .   10
            2. Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10

         C. Functional Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   11

         D. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   12

         E. Accuracy/Quality Assurance. . . . . . . . . . . . . .   13
            1. Calibration Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   13
            2. Reference Radiation Field Requirements . . . . . .   14
            3. Maintenance of Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14
            4. Assessments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   14

         F. Laboratory Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   15
            1. Laboratory Protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   15
            2. Laboratory Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   16
            3. Instrument Calibration Records . . . . . . . . . .   17
            4. Instrument Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   17

         G. Laboratory, Equipment, and Staff. . . . . . . . . . .   18
            1. Laboratory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   18
            2. Instrument Calibration Equipment . . . . . . . . .   19
            3. Calibration Staff Qualifications . . . . . . . . .   19
            4. Calibration Staff Training . . . . . . . . . . . .   20

      V. REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   20

     VI. SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   22

    VII. APPENDICES

         Appendix A
           10 CFR 835, Implementation Guide, and DOE Radiological
             Control Manual Cross-Reference . . . . . . . . . . .   23

         Appendix B
           Standard Test or Calibration Conditions. . . . . . . .   24

         Appendix C
           Reference Sources for Calibration. . . . . . . . . . .   25