6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1007-1-5.16

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1007-1-5.16 - Radiation Safety Officer

5.16.1 The radiation safety officer shall ensure that radiation safety activities are being performed in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements in the daily operation of the licensee's or registrant's program.

5.16.2 The minimum qualifications, training, and experience for a radiation safety officer for industrial radiography are specified in Appendix 5B.

5.16.3 The specific duties and authorities of the radiation safety officer include:

5.16.3.1 Establishing and overseeing all operating, emergency, and ALARA procedures as required by Part 4 of these regulations and reviewing them regularly to ensure that they conform to Department regulations and to the license or registration conditions;

5.16.3.2 Overseeing and approving the training program for radiographic personnel to ensure that appropriate and effective radiation protection practices are taught;

5.16.3.3 Ensuring that required radiation surveys and leak tests are performed and documented in accordance with the regulations, including any corrective measures when levels of radiation exceed established limits;

5.16.3.4 Ensuring that personnel monitoring devices are calibrated, if applicable, and used properly; that records are kept of the monitoring results; and that timely notifications are made as required by Part 4 of these regulations; and

5.16.3.5 Ensuring that operations are conducted safely and for implementing corrective actions including terminating operations.

6 CCR 1007-1-5.16

Colorado Register, Vol 37, No. 14. July 25, 2014, effective 8/14/2014

38 CR 02, January 25, 2015, effective 2/14/2015

38 CR 05, March 10, 2015, effective 3/30/2015

38 CR 12, June 25, 2015, effective 7/15/2015

38 CR 14, July 25, 2015, effective 8/14/2015

39 CR 02, January 25, 2016, effective 2/14/2016

39 CR 16, August 25, 2016, effective 9/14/2016

39 CR 22, November 25, 2016, effective 12/15/2016

40 CR 11, June 10, 2017, effective 6/30/2017

40 CR 20, October 25, 2017, effective 11/14/2017

42 CR 24, December 25, 2019, effective 1/14/2020

43 CR 14, July 25, 2020, effective 8/14/2020

43 CR 18, September 25, 2020, effective 10/15/2020

44 CR 11, June 10, 2021, effective 7/15/2021

44 CR 14, July 25, 2021, effective 8/14/2021

45 CR 22, November 25, 2022, effective 12/15/2022