N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.12.11

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 17, September 10, 2024

Section 20.3.12.11 - TRAINING

A. Logging supervisor. The licensee may not permit an individual to act as a logging supervisor until that person has met all of the following requirements:

(1) the person has completed training in the subjects outlined in Subsection E of this section;

(2) the person has received copies of, and instruction in:

(a) the department rules contained in the applicable sections of 20.3.4 NMAC, 20.3.10 NMAC and 20.3.12 NMAC;

(b) the department license under which the logging supervisor will perform well logging; and

(c) the licensee's operating and emergency procedures required by 20.3.12.12 NMAC;

(3) the person has completed on-the-job training and demonstrated competence in the use of licensed materials, remote handling tools and radiation survey instruments by a field evaluation; and

(4) the person has demonstrated understanding of the requirements in Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection by successfully completing a written test.

B. Logging assistant. The licensee may not permit an individual to act as a logging assistant until that person has met the following requirements:

(1) the person has received instruction in applicable sections of 20.3.4 NMAC, 20.3.10 NMAC and 20.3.12 NMAC;

(2) the person has received copies of, and instruction in, the licensee's operating and emergency procedures required by 20.3.12.12 NMAC;

(3) the person has demonstrated understanding of the materials listed in Paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection by successfully completing a written or oral test; and

(4) the person has received instruction in the use of licensed materials, remote handling tools and radiation survey instruments, as appropriate for the logging assistant's intended job responsibilities.

C. The licensee shall provide safety reviews for logging supervisors and logging assistants at least once during each calendar year.

D. Recordkeeping. The licensee shall maintain a record on each logging supervisor's and logging assistant's training and annual safety review. The training records must include copies of written tests and dates of oral tests. The training records must be retained until 3 years following the termination of employment. Records of annual safety reviews must list the topics discussed and be retained for 3 years.

E. The licensee shall include the following subjects in the training required in Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of this section.

(1) Fundamentals of radiation safety including:

(a) characteristics of radiation;

(b) units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity;

(c) hazards of exposure to radiation;

(d) levels of radiation from licensed material;

(e) methods of controlling radiation dose (time, distance, and shielding); and

(f) radiation safety practices, including prevention of contamination, and methods of decontamination.

(2) Radiation detection instruments including:

(a) use, operation, calibration and limitations of radiation survey instruments;

(b) survey techniques; and

(c) use of personnel monitoring equipment.

(3) Equipment to be used including:

(a) operation of equipment, including source handling equipment and remote handling tools;

(b) storage, control and disposal of licensed material; and

(c) maintenance of equipment.

(4) The requirements of pertinent department regulations.

(5) Case histories of accidents in well logging.

N.M. Admin. Code § 20.3.12.11

20.3.12.11 NMAC - Rp, 20.3.12.1214 and 20.3.12.1225 NMAC, 6/30/2011