LAC 33:XV.2099. Appendices A and B

Appendix A Subjects to be Included in Training Courses for Logging Supervisors I. Fundamentals of Radiation Safety A. Characteristics of radiation B. Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity C. Significance of radiation dose 1. Radiation protection standards 2. Biological effects of radiation dose D. Levels of radiation from sources of radiation E. Methods of minimizing radiation dose 1. Working time 2. Working distances 3. Shielding F. Radiation safety practices including prevention of contamination and methods of decontamination II. Radiation Detection Instrumentation to Be Used A. Use of radiation survey instruments 1. Operation 2. Calibration 3. Limitations B. Survey techniques C. Use of personnel-monitoring equipment III. Equipment to Be Used A. Handling equipment B. Sources of radiation C. Storage and control of equipment D. Operation and control of equipment IV. The Requirements of Pertinent Federal and State Regulations V. The Licensee's or Registrant's Written Operating and Emergency Procedures VI. The Licensee's or Registrant's Recordkeeping Procedures Appendix B Example of Plaque for Identifying Wells Containing Sealed Sources of Radioactive Material Abandoned Downhole [COMPANY NAME] [WELL IDENTIFICATION] ONE 2 CURIE CS-137 RADIOACTIVE SOURCE ABANDONDED 3-3-75 AT 8400 FT. PLUG BACK DEPTH 8200 FT. DO NOT RE-ENTER THIS WELL BEFORE CONTACTING OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY The size of the plaque should be convenient for use on active or inactive wells, e.g., a 7-inch square that is 3 mm (1/8-inch) thick. Letter size of the word "CAUTION" should be approximately twice the letter size of the rest of the information, e.g., 1/2-inch and 1/4-inch letter sizes, respectively.