216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-20-6.8

Current through October 15, 2024

Section 216-RICR-40-20-6.8 - Personnel Requirements

A. Instruction. No individual shall be permitted to operate or maintain an industrial radiation machine unless the individual has received instruction in and demonstrated competence in the following:

1. Identification of radiation hazards associated with the use of the industrial radiation machine;

2. Radiation warning and safety devices incorporated into the industrial radiation machine, or the reasons they have not been installed on certain pieces of equipment and the extra precautions required in such cases;

3. Operating and safety procedures for the industrial radiation machine; and

4. Proper procedures for reporting an actual or suspected exposure in excess of the limits specified in §1.8.1 of this Subchapter.

B. Instructions for Bomb Detection Radiation Machines. All personnel operating bomb detection radiation machines shall be trained in the set-up and operation of the radiation machine and in establishing a restricted area.

C. Individual Monitoring. In addition to the requirements of §1.10.3(A)(1) of this Subchapter, finger dosimetric devices shall be provided to and shall be used by:

1. Industrial radiation machine workers using systems having an open-beam configuration and not equipped with a safety device; and

2. Personnel maintaining industrial radiation machines if the maintenance procedures require the presence of a primary X-ray beam when any local component in the X-ray system is disassembled or removed.

D. Reported dose values shall not be used for the purpose of determining compliance with §1.7.1 of this Subchapter unless evaluated by an individual registered with the Agency to provide General Radiation Physics Services.

E. Records and Documentation. Records that demonstrate compliance with §§ 6.8(A) through (C) of this Part shall be maintained by the registrant for ten (10) years for inspection by the Agency. In addition to complying with the requirements of §§ 6.8(A) through (C) of this Part, records of individual monitoring results shall be maintained by the registrant in accordance with §1.16.6 of this Subchapter.

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-40-20-6.8

Adopted effective 1/1/2019
Amended effective 5/25/2022