S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-64.VIII.RHB 8.12

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

Section 61-64.VIII.RHB 8.12 - Minimum Subjects to be Covered in Training Radiation Safety Officers, Radiographers, and Operators

8.12.1 Fundamentals of Radiation Safety:

8.12.1.1 Characteristics of ionizing radiation;

8.12.1.2 Units of radiation dose (rem or Sievert);

8.12.1.3 Hazards of exposure to radiation;

8.12.1.4 Levels of radiation from sources of radiation;

8.12.1.5 Methods of controlling radiation dose;

8.12.1.5.1 Working time;

8.12.1.5.2 Working distances; and

8.12.1.5.3 Shielding.

8.12.2 Radiation Detection Instrumentation to be Used:

8.12.2.1 Use of radiation survey instruments;

8.12.2.1.1 Operation;

8.12.2.1.2 Calibration; and

8.12.2.1.3 Limitations.

8.12.2.2 Survey techniques; and

8.12.2.3 Use of personnel monitoring equipment:

8.12.2.3.1 Film badges or other approved dosimeters; and

8.12.2.3.2 Pocket dosimeters or pocket chambers, if applicable.

8.12.3 Operation and control of x-ray machines.

8.12.4 The requirements of pertinent state regulations.

8.12.5 The registrant's written operating and emergency procedures.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-64.VIII.RHB 8.12

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.