Industrial Consulting Services

Finding it hard to locate a radiation consultant that focuses on industrial settings?
Look no further. Engelhardt & Associates, Inc. is a leader in industrial radiation safety.

• NRC/Agreement State Licenses: Engelhardt & Associates, Inc. has a service license to perform routine and non-routine services to industry.
• Provide complete set-up of radiation safety programs, including procedures, written radiation safety program and audit structure in accordance with regulatory guidance.
• Training classes are recognized by regulatory agencies as meeting intent of NUREG 1556 Volumes 1 and 4

Consulting Areas

• Audits
• Set up new radiation safety programs
• Write procedures
• Assist in selection of radiation detection equipment
• Perform routine maintenance: Shutter checks, inventory, collect leak tests, and other related requirements
• Perform non-routine maintenance: Oversee relocation of gauges, shutter service, preparation for shipment and troubleshoot operational aspects of the gauges
• Assist with setup and operation of scrap detection systems and source identification issues in the metals industry
• Melt plan development for the metals industry
• General license and specific license assistance
• Perform radiological surveys as needed
• Develop device registrations for the gauging industry
• Write licenses, amendments and renewals.

Gauging Devices

• Fixed gauges (both radioactive material and X-ray)
• Portable gauges (both radioactive material and X-ray)

Specific Areas of Expertise

• Metals industry
• Paper industry
• Industrial radiography
• Electron Beam use
• Blood irradiators
• Panoramic pool irradiators
• Linear accelerators
• Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) and Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM)
• Enhanced Security requirements
• Analytical X-ray equipment
• Security screening devices
• Certain mining applications

Training Areas

• RSO/User/General and Refresher Training: For both fixed and portable gauge users
• Refresher Training for Industrial Radiography: Meets continuing education credits through ASNT
• RSO/User/General/Refresher Training: For users of Analytical X-ray equipment
• Linear Accelerators: Training for individuals that use linear accelerators for sterilization of products
• Panoramic (Pool) Irradiators: We provide training for users of pool irradiators used for sterilization purposes
• Blood Bank Irradiators: Training for users and staff in blood bank irradiator facilities.
• Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) and Technologically Enhanced Radioactive Materials (TENORM): Training on all aspects of NORM and TENORM.
• Mining: Training on radiation safety in mining applications such as sand, coal and certain applications in uranium mining; knowledge of MSHA requirements is emphasized.

Set-Up of Radiation Safety Programs

• Develop written programs that meet regulatory intent
• Program compliance with license and regulations
• Develop easy to use and implement procedures and tracking systems for regulatory compliance.