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4.2.19. Quality assurance (B7 elements)<br />
B7 - QUALITY ASSURANCE Threat category Responsibility<br />
Elements I II III IV V O L N<br />
B7.1 The operator of a facility, practice or source and the off-site response organizations should establish<br />
an appropriate quality assurance programme, in compliance with international standards, ensuring a high<br />
degree of availability and reliability of all supplies, equipment, communication systems and facilities<br />
necessary to perform specified functions in an emergency. Ensure that the programme includes<br />
inventories, resupply, tests and calibrations, in order to ensure that these items and facilities are<br />
continuously available and functional for use. Arrange for maintenance, review and updating of<br />
emergency plans, procedures and other arrangements and incorporate lessons learned from research,<br />
operating experience (such as response to emergencies) and emergency drills and exercises (5.37).<br />
Arrange a regular quality assurance review of the emergency plans and procedures, including updating<br />
perishable information (phone numbers etc.). Correct critical deficiencies in procedures within a month<br />
and make improvements and modifications that are not critical within 12 months. Take lessons learned<br />
from around the world and during drills and exercises into account.<br />
Periodically test equipment to be used during a response if not routinely used in order to ensure that it is<br />
operational and compatible (see Element B5.1).<br />
Ensure that logistical support items and facilities are continuously available, including inventories,<br />
resupply, tests and calibrations on an appropriate schedule (e.g. as recommended by the manufacturer).<br />
Develop procedures for each facility, team or system (e.g. warning system) for the conduct of inventories,<br />
tests, calibration, and restocking of perishable items such as batteries, fuel, and food.<br />
Arrange a control programme to ensure that the radiological analysis capability (monitoring teams and<br />
laboratories) produces consistent and adequate results. As part of these arrangements, laboratories<br />
should take part in the <strong>IAEA</strong> intercomparison programme, and an annual intercomparison should be<br />
conducted for groups that are expected to work together during an emergency.<br />
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