S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-64.III.RHB 3.3

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 10, October 25, 2024

Section 61-64.III.RHB 3.3 - Authority and Responsibility for the Radiation Protection Programs

3.3.1 Each registrant shall develop, document, and implement a radiation protection program sufficient to ensure compliance with the provisions of this regulation. See RHB 3.18 for record keeping requirements relating to these programs.

3.3.2 The registrant shall use, to the extent practicable, procedures and engineering controls based upon sound radiation protection principles to achieve occupational doses and public doses that are as low as is reasonably achievable (ALARA).

3.3.3 On a case-by-case basis, and as determined by the Department and indicated on the Facility Registration Approval, the registrant shall appoint a committee to review the radiation protection program content and implementation. This committee shall include, at a minimum, the Radiation Safety Officer and representatives from all areas in which x-ray equipment is utilized and meet at intervals not to exceed twelve (12) months.

3.3.4 Radiation Safety Officer. The registrant shall designate, in writing, an individual who will be responsible for radiation protection at the facility. Such individual shall:

3.3.4.1 Be qualified by training and experience concerning all hazards and precautions involved in operating the equipment for which he or she is responsible;

3.3.4.2 Develop and implement a program of radiation safety for effective compliance with the applicable requirements of this regulation; 3.3.4.3 Give instructions concerning hazards and safety practices to individuals who may be exposed to radiation from the equipment; and

3.3.4.4 Ensure that surveys are made, procedures are carried out, and radiation safety instructions are given as required by this regulation.

3.3.5 The registrant shall provide the Radiation Safety Officer sufficient authority, organizational freedom, time, resources, and management prerogative to:

3.3.5.1 Identify radiation safety problems;

3.3.5.2 Initiate, recommend, or provide corrective actions;

3.3.5.3 Stop unsafe operations; and

3.3.5.4 Verify implementation of corrective actions.

3.3.6 The registrant shall establish either monthly or quarterly investigative limits to ensure individuals will not exceed annual occupational exposure limits.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-64.III.RHB 3.3

Replaced and amended by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 06, eff. 6/24/2016; State Register Volume 47, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/26/2023.