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playground:interlock [2012/02/20 09:00]
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playground:interlock [2012/03/05 13:18] (current)
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-**Interlock Rules**+**Testing Policy & Interlock Rules**
  
   - All safety and warning devices, including interlocks, shall be checked for proper operation at intervals not to exceed three months. ​ Results of such tests shall be maintained in the Testing, Calibration,​ and Shutdown Book.   - All safety and warning devices, including interlocks, shall be checked for proper operation at intervals not to exceed three months. ​ Results of such tests shall be maintained in the Testing, Calibration,​ and Shutdown Book.
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     - Interlock Testing: ​ Testing of any one device will be sufficient to demonstrate proper operation of that device'​s interlock circuit. ​ A different device on the interlock circuit will be tested at every three month interval.     - Interlock Testing: ​ Testing of any one device will be sufficient to demonstrate proper operation of that device'​s interlock circuit. ​ A different device on the interlock circuit will be tested at every three month interval.
     - All audible and visual indicators will be checked for proper operation during each test.     - All audible and visual indicators will be checked for proper operation during each test.
-    - In the event the safety equipment is operating improperly, it shall be immediately reported to the RSO/IRRP and shall be repaired or replaced and never bypassed so as to enable radiation production.+    - **In the event the safety equipment is operating improperly, it shall be immediately reported to the RSO/IRRP and shall be repaired or replaced and never bypassed so as to enable radiation production.**
   - Calibration of fixed and portable monitoring equipment shall be the responsibility of the RSO/IRRP.   - Calibration of fixed and portable monitoring equipment shall be the responsibility of the RSO/IRRP.
     - Calibrations shall be at intervals not to exceed one year and after each servicing or repair.     - Calibrations shall be at intervals not to exceed one year and after each servicing or repair.
     - Records of calibrations shall be maintained in the Testing, Calibration,​ and Shutdown Book.     - Records of calibrations shall be maintained in the Testing, Calibration,​ and Shutdown Book.
-    - Portable monitoring equipment shall be tested for proper operation daily, prior to use, when in use. +    - **Portable monitoring equipment shall be tested for proper operation daily, prior to use, when in use.** 
-  - A safety interlock shall not be used to turn off the Accelerator and/or beam, except in an emergency, or when testing the safety interlock. ​ Routine shutdown shall be done following normal operating procedures and normal controls. +  - **A safety interlock shall not be used to turn off the Accelerator and/or beam, except in an emergency, or when testing the safety interlock. ​ Routine shutdown shall be done following normal operating procedures and normal controls.** 
-  - No Operator will intentionally bypass a safety interlock. +  - **No Operator will intentionally bypass a safety interlock.** 
-  - Discovery of a failed safety interlock or warning device will suspend all operations until that failure can be repaired.+  - **Discovery of a failed safety interlock or warning device will suspend all operations until that failure can be repaired.**
   - If, for any reason, the TALC finds it necessary to intentionally bypass a safety interlock this action shall be:   - If, for any reason, the TALC finds it necessary to intentionally bypass a safety interlock this action shall be:
     - Authorized by the OU Radiation Safety Officer     - Authorized by the OU Radiation Safety Officer
playground/interlock.1329746415.txt.gz · Last modified: 2012/02/20 09:00 by jacobs