Section 180-15-010 - TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS PERSONNEL - NON HUMAN USE Licensees that operate particle accelerators for non human use must have personnel that meet the following requirements.
010.01RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER, SUPERVISOR, OR BOTH. The radiation safety officer, supervisor, or both must have a bachelor of science degree plus one year experience in the use and operation of particle accelerators that includes forty hours of instruction as specified for particle accelerator operators in 180 NAC 15-010.02.010.02PARTICLE ACCELERATOR OPERATORS. Particle accelerator operators must: (A) Have 40 hours of instruction in the fundamentals of radiation to include: (i) Characteristics of radiation;(ii) Units of radiation dose;(iii) Biological effects of radiation; and(iv) Levels of radiation from particle accelerators;(B) Be instructed in the methods used to prevent radiation exposure at the specific facility to be operated, including:(iv) Radiation monitoring equipment;(C) Have one month of full time or equivalent on-the-job training under direct supervision. This training must be completed before assuming operational responsibility;(D) Have instruction on the use and care of personnel monitoring equipment employed at the facility;(E) Be familiar with the location and use of all operating controls;(F) Be familiar with the requirements of pertinent regulations in this title; and(G) Be familiar with the registrant's written operating and emergency procedures.180 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 15, § 010
Adopted effective 11/25/2020