JPM SRO-A3 — Select a Volunteer for Emergency Radiation Exposure
Admin | SRO | G2.3.14 (N/A/3.8)
Location: Classroom (Administrative)
Time-Critical: No
Alternate Path: No
Estimated Time: 20 minutes
Initial Conditions:
- Salem Unit 1 is experiencing a LBLOCA
- Transfer to Cold Leg Recirculation has been established
- An operator venting 11 RHR Pump is injured and needs assistance to exit the RCA
- Emergency Coordinator (EC) authorized one volunteer to attempt lifesaving task
- Rad Pro predicts dose of 15-20 REM given general radiation levels in the area of the injured person
Initiating Cue:
The EC directs you to perform the following:
Evaluate and select the most preferred volunteer from the list of available volunteers per NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0304, Operational Support Center (OSC) Radiation Protection Response.
List of Available Volunteers:
Volunteer 1: 46 year old male, newly hired Custodian. No prior radiation protection training.
Volunteer 2: 27 year old female; informs you she is pregnant.
Volunteer 3: 24 year old male, recently qualified NEO.
Volunteer 4: 52 year old male, lifetime exposure 150 REM, including a Protecting Valuable Property dose of 15 REM at another facility.
Volunteer 5: 49 year old male, works in Maintenance; informs you that he is on prescription medication that may cause dizziness.
Volunteer 6: 42 year old female, not capable of becoming pregnant.
Volunteer 7: 50 year old male, SRO at Salem. Recently removed from License duties due to a failed periodic written exam.
Time-Critical: No
Alternate Path: No
Estimated Time: 20 minutes
Initial Conditions:
- Salem Unit 1 is experiencing a LBLOCA
- Transfer to Cold Leg Recirculation has been established
- An operator venting 11 RHR Pump is injured and needs assistance to exit the RCA
- Emergency Coordinator (EC) authorized one volunteer to attempt lifesaving task
- Rad Pro predicts dose of 15-20 REM given general radiation levels in the area of the injured person
Initiating Cue:
The EC directs you to perform the following:
Evaluate and select the most preferred volunteer from the list of available volunteers per NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0304, Operational Support Center (OSC) Radiation Protection Response.
List of Available Volunteers:
Volunteer 1: 46 year old male, newly hired Custodian. No prior radiation protection training.
Volunteer 2: 27 year old female; informs you she is pregnant.
Volunteer 3: 24 year old male, recently qualified NEO.
Volunteer 4: 52 year old male, lifetime exposure 150 REM, including a Protecting Valuable Property dose of 15 REM at another facility.
Volunteer 5: 49 year old male, works in Maintenance; informs you that he is on prescription medication that may cause dizziness.
Volunteer 6: 42 year old female, not capable of becoming pregnant.
Volunteer 7: 50 year old male, SRO at Salem. Recently removed from License duties due to a failed periodic written exam.
Task Standard:
The task is satisfactorily met when the applicant has; (1) determined that Volunteers 1-6 did NOT meet the requirements of NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0304, AND (2) determines that Volunteer 7 does MEET the requirements of NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0304 to perform lifesaving tasks. All documentation recorded to the reason why or why NOT is in accordance with the attached answer key.
The task is satisfactorily met when the applicant has; (1) determined that Volunteers 1-6 did NOT meet the requirements of NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0304, AND (2) determines that Volunteer 7 does MEET the requirements of NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0304 to perform lifesaving tasks. All documentation recorded to the reason why or why NOT is in accordance with the attached answer key.
▶ Show Critical Steps & Key Actions
| Step | Critical Element | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 * | Determine if Volunteer 1 can be selected | Documented Volunteer 1 is NOT familiar with the consequences of exposure to radiation and/or have attended and passed Rad Worker Training. Volunteer 1 is ELIMINATED. |
| 2.0 * | Determine if Volunteer 2 can be selected | Documented Volunteer 2 is a declared pregnant woman and SHALL NOT be allowed to volunteer. Volunteer 2 is ELIMINATED. |
| 3.0 * | Determine if Volunteer 3 can be selected | Documented Volunteer 3 is NOT above the age of 45 years, although qualified for the task as an NEO. Volunteer 3 is ELIMINATED. |
| 4.0 * | Determine if Volunteer 4 can be selected | Documented Volunteer 4 already received emergency exposure for Protecting Valuable Property. Volunteer 4 is ELIMINATED. |
| 5.0 * | Determine if Volunteer 5 can be selected | Documented Volunteer 5 is NOT physically qualified due to taking prescription medication. Volunteer 5 is ELIMINATED. |
| 6.0 * | Determine if Volunteer 6 can be selected | Documented Volunteer 6 is NOT above the age of 45 years. Volunteer 6 is ELIMINATED. |
| 7.0 * | Determine if Volunteer 7 can be selected | SELECTED Volunteer 7 for emergency exposure and DOCUMENTED as the most preferred candidate because he is over the age of 45, has not received a previous emergency exposure in his lifetime, he is familiar with the task and consequences of radiation exposure as a licensed operator, and he is not a female capable of reproduction. |
Emergency Exposure Volunteer Criteria (NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0304):
- Must be familiar with consequences of radiation exposure (Rad Worker trained)
- Declared pregnant women SHALL NOT volunteer
- Preference for volunteers over 45 years of age
- Must not have received previous emergency exposure
- Must be physically qualified (no disqualifying medications)
- Not a female capable of reproduction (preference)
- Must be familiar with consequences of radiation exposure (Rad Worker trained)
- Declared pregnant women SHALL NOT volunteer
- Preference for volunteers over 45 years of age
- Must not have received previous emergency exposure
- Must be physically qualified (no disqualifying medications)
- Not a female capable of reproduction (preference)
Key Decision Point:
The applicant must systematically evaluate each volunteer against NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0304 criteria and correctly eliminate Volunteers 1-6 for specific disqualifying reasons, then select Volunteer 7 as the only acceptable candidate. Note that Volunteer 7's failed periodic exam does NOT disqualify him — he is still a trained SRO familiar with radiation consequences.
The applicant must systematically evaluate each volunteer against NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0304 criteria and correctly eliminate Volunteers 1-6 for specific disqualifying reasons, then select Volunteer 7 as the only acceptable candidate. Note that Volunteer 7's failed periodic exam does NOT disqualify him — he is still a trained SRO familiar with radiation consequences.
Ref: NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0304 (R17), NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0102 (R27) | Task: N/A | K/A: G2.3.14 — Knowledge of radiation or contamination hazards that may arise during normal, abnormal, or emergency conditions or activities | Source: Bank | View JPM PDF
Connections
- Related procedures: NC.EP-EP.ZZ-0304 — OSC Radiation Protection Response
- Related systems: RHR
- Related exam: 2023 NRC Operating Exam