ASTM D7108-05

This guide applies to personnel technically responsible for the safety-related coatings program.

It is the responsibility of each nuclear facility or organization participating in a safety-related coatings program to ensure that only those personnel within their respective organizations who meet the requirements of this guide are designated as Nuclear Coatings Specialists.

1.1 This guide delineates recommendations for development of procedures and criteria for designation of personnel as a Nuclear Coatings Specialist involved in work in nuclear facilities. The Nuclear Coatings Specialist is responsible for the technical aspects of the safety-related coatings program in a nuclear facility or organization.

1.2 This guide details the guidance provided in Guide D 5144, USNRC Regulatory Guide 1.54 Revision 1, and EPRI Report 1003102.

1.3 It is the intent of this guide to provide several alternatives for designation of personnel as Nuclear Coatings Specialists.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.