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NORM Awareness Course1

This document provides an overview of a training course on Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM). The course aims to educate attendees on basic radiation theory, where NORM can be found in oil and gas operations, health risks of exposure, and control measures to mitigate risks. Key topics covered include common sources of NORM like pipes and tanks; the different types of radiation emitted; appropriate personal protective equipment; hygiene practices; and the operator's NORM management policies and guidelines. The training emphasizes identifying potential NORM, implementing work procedures, record keeping, and maintaining hygiene standards to minimize health risks from exposure.

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NORM Awareness Course1

This document provides an overview of a training course on Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM). The course aims to educate attendees on basic radiation theory, where NORM can be found in oil and gas operations, health risks of exposure, and control measures to mitigate risks. Key topics covered include common sources of NORM like pipes and tanks; the different types of radiation emitted; appropriate personal protective equipment; hygiene practices; and the operator's NORM management policies and guidelines. The training emphasizes identifying potential NORM, implementing work procedures, record keeping, and maintaining hygiene standards to minimize health risks from exposure.

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Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material Awareness Training Course

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Course Administration
         Emergency procedures Facilities: first aid, prayers, refreshments, toilet Documentation; course roster, HSE passport Restrictions: smoking, telephones and pagers Introduction: name, company, position and expectations of the course

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Course Aims
 Aims of the course are to provide knowledge and understanding of NORM:  basic radiation theory  where NORM can be found  personal hygiene and health risks  exposure control measures  risk control measures and PPE

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Course Objectives
    On completion of the course attendees will be able to: explain basic NORM theory describe where NORM can be found explain personal hygiene, health, environment and reputation risks  describe measures to counter NORM risks

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Radiation Sources in E&P

Radiation sources

Industrial radiography

Installed gauges

Portable gauging equipment

Well logging

Radio tracers

NORM

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NORM
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials as opposed to man-made sources

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Radiation
Radiation emitted by NORM  Alpha particles ( )  Beta particles ( )  Gamma rays (y)

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Penetration
Alpha

Beta

Gamma

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Closed equipment
 Closed equipment:
 Gamma rays penetrate steel and are measured where scale accumulates.  Alpha/Beta particles cannot penetrate steel.

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Open equipment
 Scale may become dislodged and be inhaled when opening NORM contaminated equipment.  Ingested if poor hygiene.

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Health Risks
Health risks arise if you: Inhale contaminated scales Ingest contaminated sludge or debris Absorb contaminated material through open cuts or wounds Alpha & Beta particles have sufficient energy to damage cells and may lead to lung or bone cancer
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Where to Find NORM


Fixed scales e.g. pipes, pumps, tubulars Sludge / Sands tanks & separators Waste Pigging debris Salts Evaporation ponds, water leaks

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Hard Scales: 1. ESP 2. Valve 3. Tubulars

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Sludge stored in pits

Sludge mixed with sand and land farmed

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Evaporation Pond

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Separator outlet

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Leaks

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Job Types at Risk


 Job types:  production operators  maintenance personnel  tank & separator cleaning crews  hoist/rig workover crews  pigging crews  sludge farm operators

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H.E.M.P.
Supervisors responsibility Identify potential NORM Jobs Control exposures Monitor and review controls Record keeping

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Identifying NORM
Look for NORM signs on equipment Check PDO NORM maps If in doubt - Ask Production Operators

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PDO Policy
As a rule any equipment which has conveyed or stored production fluids should be treated as NORM contaminated until proven otherwise by monitoring

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Controls
          Follow procedures plan the job organise PPE, plastic & containers set up supervised area conduct tool box talk prevent scale from becoming airborne prevent inhalation of scale wear PPE dress cuts and abrasions contain debris in one area encapsulate equipment at open ends

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NORM Specification

 SP 1170 Management of NORM  defines roles and responsibilities: PPE: monitoring, reporting and exposure limits; transportation and disposal of NORM

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NORM Guidelines
NORM procedures for specific tasks: e.g. Tank or separator cleaning Pigging Transporting Sampling Well workovers

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NORM PPE
        Appropriate PPE: one piece clothing impermeable rubber gloves steel toecap boots face piece respirator eye protection safety goggles or glasses clean and monitor after use dispose of contaminated PPE safely

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NORM PPE
P3 Half-face respirator One piece slicker or Tyvek disposable suit

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Personal Hygiene
 When working with NORM:  do not eat, drink or smoke  do not apply barrier creams or lip balm  clean and dress cuts and abrasions  after contact with NORM wash hands and face before eating, drinking or smoking

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NORM Training
 NORM training:  Awareness training for ALL personnel routinely or frequently working on NORM sites  Supervisor training for ALL personnel responsible for issue of permits to work or supervise workers exposed to NORM

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Summary
 Summary:  Treat equipment that conveys production fluids as NORM contaminated until monitored  Use maps and surveys to identify NORM areas  Follow the NORM Specification 1170  Implement the NORM Guidelines into work procedures  Wear your designated PPE  Maintain good personal hygiene  Keep records
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