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Environmental assessments and health physics publications, manuals, and standards development information

ORISE Environmental Assessments and Health Physics Resources

For more than 30 years, the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) has been a leader in the field of environmental assessments and health physics. Because of our extensive experience and expertise, ORISE has been called upon frequently to assist in the development of resources and publications that outline the proper procedures for performing radiological surveys and radiochemical analyses.

Survey Procedures Manual

The Survey Procedures Manual outlines standard operating procedures for ORISE survey activities at U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission sites.

Laboratory Procedures Manual

Laboratory Procedures Manual

ORISE maintains comprehensive procedures to ensure process integrity throughout the analytical process. Experienced chemists continuously evaluate results for accuracy and precision.

MARSAME Resources

ORISE has led the way in providing training courses and instruction on using the Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Assessment of Materials and Equipment (MARSAME) manual.

Quality Program Manual

The Quality Program Manual provides policy and oversight for quality assurance and control, including the methodology for performance of work processes and the associated Integrated Safety Management requirements.

Multi-Agency Radiation Survey and Site Investigation Manual (MARSSIM)

ORISE was a key contributor to the development of this multi-agency, standardized approach to implementing radiological surveys.

MARSSIM Resources

Additional MARSSIM-related resources, including presentations and reports, are available and illustrate how ORISE we contributed to the development of this standardized approach to radiological surveys.

Standards Development

ORISE’s staff of experienced health physicists have contributed to the development of technical standards and guidelines, including NUREG and ANSI standards.

Featured Publication

The Value of Independence white paper

The Value of Independence, an ORISE white paper on the impact of DOE Order 458.1 and the requirement for independent verification of nuclear cleanup projects.