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Academy is New Division of Dade Moeller & AssociatesOn July 1, 2007, the Radiation Safety Academy was acquired by Dade Moeller & Associates. Based in Richland, Wash., Dade Moeller & Associates is a nationally recognized professional consulting firm that specializes in radiological and nuclear safety, occupational safety and health protection, and technical and site services.
Also employed by Dade Moeller & Associates are Certified Industrial Hygienists, Certified Safety Professionals, Certified Records Managers, Professional Engineers, and other staff with numerous environmental and safety certifications and licenses. Their employees have earned national and international reputations for their expertise, and the company is an industry leader in resolving worker safety concerns. The acquisition has led to new titles for some Academy staff. Former Academy President Ray Johnson has been named Vice President of Training Programs under Dade Moeller & Associates. Ray will continue to do consulting work as well as teach at the training center in Gaithersburg, MD. However, Ray’s primary focus as Vice President of Training will be to establish new training centers in multiple locations around the United States. Alan Fellman has been named Division Manager for the Academy. Along with teaching and consulting, Alan is now responsible for managing all day to day operations of the Academy. Sean Austin’s new title is Manager, Training Program Development. This will make him responsible for implementing new courses as the Academy branches out to include more topics for training.
The Radiation Safety Academy will continue to provide consulting, training, and radiation analytical and safety services as a division of Dade Moeller & Associates with the same professional staff from our office and training center in Gaithersburg, Maryland. If you have questions or would like more information regarding the acquisition and new services offered, please call 800-871-7930. |
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Ray’s Reflections on Working with Dade MoellerThe acquisition of the Radiation Safety Academy by Dade Moeller & Associates, has brought Dr. Dade Moeller and myself together again after 44 years. I first began working with Dade after finishing two graduate degrees from M.I.T and Harvard University in 1963. Dr. Moeller was then the Director of the Northeastern Radiological Health Laboratory in Winchester, Massachusetts where I was assigned as a newly appointed Commissioned Officer (O-3) in the U.S. Public Health Service. From 1963 to 1966, I worked in the Engineering Program to study the sampling and analysis of environmental materials to trace the movement of radionuclides in waterways. With Dade's encouragement and support, I returned to graduate school for doctoral studies in radiological health at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in 1966. Dade always encouraged writing so I published several papers during those three years, one coauthored with Dade. While I was at RPI, Dade moved on to direct the School of Public Health at Harvard, so we never worked directly together again until now.
During the intervening years, however, our paths crossed as we each became President of the Health Physics Society. I was also invited to provide testimony to Dade's Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeguards for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. While I served as HPS President, I also invited Dade to provide special counseling to the Executive Committee. While thinking back over my career, I have told Dade that I attribute his mentoring in those early years for paving the way for what I have accomplished as a leader and manager in government, professional societies, and private business. It is a great pleasure to be working with Dade again after all these years. |
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Dade Moeller & Associates Celebrates 'Excellent' Rating for NIOSH ProjectDade Moeller & Associates, Inc., was awarded a rating of “Excellent” for contract performance in support of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health’s (NIOSH) radiation dose reconstruction program. The company shares this success with contract team partners Oak Ridge Associated Universities (TN) and MJW Corporation (NY). Dade Moeller & Associates’ primary task under this high-visibility contract is to perform radiation “dose reconstructions” for U.S. Department of Energy employees who have been diagnosed with cancer and have filed claims for compensation under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act of 2000. Dose reconstruction is a scientific estimate of (1) the radiation exposure an individual received while employed at a Department of Energy site, and (2) the probability that his or her cancer was caused by that exposure. [Determinations of compensability under the Act are the responsibility of the U.S. Department of Labor.] “This rating is a reflection of the tremendous dedication, teamwork, and scientific integrity that has been brought to the project by this highly successful team,” said Matthew P. Moeller, company President & Chief Executive Officer. “It has been a privilege to support NIOSH in this nationally important program, and we will continue to devote our best efforts to achieving its mission.” The rating was based on NIOSH’s semi-annual assessment of the team’s performance in several contract areas, including the timeliness and accuracy of dose reconstructions. The team earned a score of 96 points out of a possible 100 – its highest score since winning the contract in 2002. The team’s previous score was 95.1 – also considered “Excellent.” All of these glass items may be identified as uranium glass by using a Pancake Geiger Mueller detector. They give count rates of about 1,000 to 2,500 counts per minute. A normal reading with this detector is about 50 counts per minute. These items can also be identified as authentic uranium glass by means of the glow when exposed to ultraviolet light. |
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Travels of the Glowing Glass
In June, we traveled to Philadelphia, PA to attend the American Industrial Hygiene Conference and Expo. This was a great show for the Academy, as our booth was always busy. Our “Radiation Safety Staff” T-Shirt was a hit with many attendees and the glowing green glass kept our staff busy answering questions. July had us traveling to Portland, OR for the Annual Health Physics Society Meeting where we had our first opportunity to share booth space with our new co-workers, Dade Moeller & Associates. The meeting was actually used as the platform to announce the merger of the two companies. Check the December issue of the Connector for a list of shows and conferences the Academy plans to attend in 2008. |
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Award of NRC Contract
Under this contract, Dade Moeller & Associates will support NRC’s efforts to:
As the prime contractor, Dade Moeller & Associates will lead a team of three subcontractors – ARES Corporation (Burlingame, CA), ERG (Lexington, MA), and Longenecker & Associates (Henderson, NV) – out of its Fairfax, VA office. The project will be managed by Stephen M. Sohinki, J.D., Vice President of Safety Programs and the former legal assistant to two NRC Commissioners. With an estimated value of $4.3 million, the multiple award contract includes a three-year base period and one option year. |
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New on RadTrainOnline.com
All three courses have been updated to include IATA requirements along with the NRC and DOT requirements. Contact the Academy if you have any questions regarding training. Academy Offers Dosimetry
The Academy offers customizable programs that can be tailored to fit your needs. Even if your program requires multiple badge types and monitoring periods among different locations, the Academy has it covered.
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Reporting Lost or Missing RAMThe Academy has had several inquiries recently concerning action to take if a licensee has lost or is missing licensed radioactive materials. U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and Agreement State (State) licensees are required to report these situations. The only differences between NRC and State reporting requirements usually are the time in which a report must be made and the quantity of radioactive material involved. For example, NRC regulations in 10 CFR 20.2201 require licensees to report by telephone
For example, if a source of I-125 is missing and could result in human exposure in unrestricted areas, the quantity that requires immediate telephone reporting is one millicurie or more. A quantity greater than 10 microcuries and less than one millicurie that could result in human exposure in unrestricted areas requires a telephone report within 30 days, if it is still missing at day 30. A written report to the NRC is required within 30 days after making the telephone report and must include the information specified in 10 CFR 20.2201(b). These regulations apply to any licensed material, including generally licensed sources. State regulations may vary from NRC regulations. For example, in the State of Maryland, licensees or registrants are required to report by telephone immediately, and in writing within 24 hours, the theft or loss of any licensed or registered source of radiation as soon as it becomes known. You should be aware that, for states with this type of regulation, x-ray generating devices are included. If you have any questions or require assistance with reporting lost or missing radiation sources, please contact the Academy for guidance.
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Upcoming Training CoursesFor more info, visit our Course Offerings or click on the course title. Radiation Safety Officer (5-day)October 15-19, 2007 Advanced RSO (5-day)
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Along with new staff
titles will also come a minor facelift for the Academy in the form of new logos, letterhead, etc. The logo
for Dade Moeller & Associates is the flower pot shown to the left. Be on the lookout for updated versions
like the example shown here.
The
Academy had the opportunity to travel to a few trade shows during the Spring and Summer of 2007. Our first
big show was in May at the “READY!’ Conference and Expo held in our backyard of Washington DC. Combining
three different conferences into one (READY for First Responders, Police, and Government Security) made this
the largest Homeland Security Conference in the U.S. The Academy considered it an honor to be asked to
attend.
Dade Moeller & Associates, Inc.,
has won a competitively awarded contract to provide expert technical support to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
Commission (NRC) in the revision of its Regulatory Guides. NRC’s Regulatory Guides provide guidance to
licensees and applicants on implementation of the Commission’s regulations, techniques used by NRC to
evaluate problems or possible accidents, and data needed to review applications for permits or licenses.
In
our April Newsletter we informed you of three new classes involving HAZMAT Transportation. These three
classes have been updated to include more information. Previously the courses taught function specific
training for DOT and NRC requirements for shipping:
The
Radiation Safety Academy is now a supplier for Global Dosimetry Solutions (GDS). The Academy offers a wide
array of GDS product choices for measuring ionizing radiation. Product choices vary from film,
thermo-luminescent, and track etch technologies for generalized detection. GDS is fully accredited/licensed
to provide dosimetry solutions through well known organizations such as: NVLAP, DOELAP, Canada’s CNCS, and
the UK’s Health and Safety Executive.