MANAGEMENT OF NORM IN THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY Akpojevwa Tega Naomi, october 2016 | Page 60

and by the control of NORM-contaminated equipment and waste while
protecting workers. The general principles of radiation protection are primarily
implemented by means of good protective measures at the workplaces. Hence,
exposure control and adequate dosimeters are the most critical components of a
health and safety programme.
It acts as a road map and establishes uniform approaches on NORM
management that makes the implementation of tasks easy to manage. The
guidance does not seek to obstruct or impede normal operations but to describe
controls that are adapted to working practices. The guidelines are flexible and
accommodate regulatory variations under which individual OGP member
companies may be required to operate.
The guidance acts as a single point of reference, is user-friendly and utilises
flowcharts to guide the reader through different NORM management activities.
It guides the user through the various components of an effective NORM
management process.
It must be stressed, however, that these guidelines provide a framework. Users
should realise that management of NORM requires the consultation and
engagement of a number of stakeholders, notably the approval of the regulatory
authorities.
A guideline for management of Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material
(NORM) in the oil and gas industry was discussed in chapter three. (OGP 2008)
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