RECOMMENDED REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HEALTH PHYSICS DEPARTMENT IN A SHIPYARD DESIGNED TO SERVICE NUCLEAR POWERED VESSELS

Recommendations for a Health Physics Department in a shipyard devoted to the construction and repair of nuclear powered ships are outlined. Requirements are provided for personnel, space and facilities and procedures are outlined for area surveys before and after criticality, record keeping, daily routine and education.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • This document is available for review at the Department of Commerce Library, Main Commerce Building, Washington, D.C., under reference number K-AT(30-3)-338.
• Corporate Authors:

  General Dynamics

  Quincy, MA  United States  02169
• Authors:
  • Logsden, J
• Publication Date: 1958-6

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: 37 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Maintenance; Nuclear powered ships; Radiation doses; Shipyards; Structural design; Training
• Old TRIS Terms: Radiological safety; Shipyard design
• Subject Areas: Education and Training; Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00026080
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Maritime Administration
• Contract Numbers: AT(30-3)-338
• Files: TRIS, USDOT
• Created Date: Feb 6 1973 12:00AM