PAI Specialties
RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION

General:

PAI Corporation (PAI) provides a full range of comprehensive Radiation Protection services, including:

Environmental & Personnel Monitoring Radiological Safety Training
Radiological Work Surveillance PAAA & DNFSB Compliance Support
 Radiation Surveys & Characterizations

PAI provides Radiological Protection services for all aspects of radiological control, from surveillance and detection, to decontamination, disposal, and documentation. PAI also provides instruction in the area of Nuclear Safety, and offers guidance in implementation of the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) concept in field activities

Specific Areas of Expertise:

Procedure Development
Contamination Control
Radiological Control Coverage
Training
Personnel Monitoring
Radiological Surveys
Environmental Surveys
PAAA Compliance Support

Examples:

 
Radiation Safety Program for the NASA/Ames Research Center (ARC)

PAI manages the ionizing radiation safety program at ARC, including management, packaging, and transportation of radioactive waste; training programs for radiation workers; and NRC regulatory compliance of laboratories.  BACK TO MENU

 
PAAA & DNFSB Support for the Oak Ridge Reservation

PAI reviewed DNFSB requirements for each specific task undertaken by a major contractor to assure regulatory compliance with DFNSB and PAAA requirements. PAI developed the Standard/Requirement Identification Document (S/RID), PAAA Implementation Plans and standard operating procedures responding to DFNSB and PAAA requirements.  BACK TO MENU

 
Radiological Emergency Response Management Plan for the DOE/NV

PAI prepared a management plan describing the integrated responsibilities of managers for the Federal Radiological Monitoring and Assessment Center. PAI provided critiques of operations and management performance of simulated radiological emergencies and radiation monitoring training exercises.  BACK TO MENU

 
Radiological Protection Training for Oak Ridge Reservation Site Workers

PAI provided instructional support for the ETTP Radiological Control Technician (RCT) Training for core and site specific training, including training on instrumentation use, radiation and contamination surveys, and the use of air monitors. PAI also developed and instructed a module for Y-12 and contract RCTs.  BACK TO MENU

 
Radiological Services for Benton Harbor Warehouse (BHW) Remedial Actions

PAI provided health physics, radiation protection safety, and radiation risk assessment direction and technical guidance for the BHW Superfund Site. PAI developed site health and safety plans. PAI provided radiation protection safety and radiation risk assessments.  BACK TO MENU

 
Radiation Protection for Sandia National Laboratories

PAI assisted with improving workplace air sampling programs. Duties included writing procedures, plans and other documents; evaluating airborne radioactive material hazards; recommending placement of air sampling equipment; evaluating air sampling methodologies; developing technical basis documents for air sampling programs.  BACK TO MENU

 
PAAA Support at the Weldon Spring Site

PAI supported in the definition and implementation of DNFSB recommendations, and in the preparation of implementations plans for compliance with PAAA. PAI successfully developed the PAAA Rules Implementation Plan, the Facilities Safety Documentation Program, and the S/RID/ DOE Orders Compliance Assessment Program (per DNFSB 90-2).  BACK TO MENU

 
PAAA Support to the TWRS Project at Hanford

Services included reviewing problem reports for possible noncompliances with nuclear safety quality assurance (NSQA) rule 10CFR830.120 or other PAAA deficiencies. PAI reviewed deficiency reports, issued compliance officer reports, performed appropriate in-depth reviews and developed database/tracking system. PAI supported verification and closure of noncompliances.  BACK TO MENU