TOPIC 6: Gauge Care & Maintenance

Let’s explore care and maintenance of a gauge.

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For gauges that are attached to tanks, it is possible that access to the tank may be required.  Tank access usually requires a confined spaced entry permit and implementation of specific safety procedures.  Most of these procedures do not take into account the gauge, which may be open subjecting a worker to a radiation dose while working in the tank.  It is up to the RSO to ensure density gauges are closed and locked prior to entry into vessels.

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Care and maintenance Tasks:

• Inventory
• Check shutter
• Leak test
• Survey (if required)
• Clean
• No painting over label
• Repair or replace mounting & labels
• Report problems