Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64E-5.432 - Radiation Protection Program
The radiation protection program specified in Rule 64E-5.303, F.A.C., for registrants performing radiography and license applications, renewals, and requests for amendments for licensees performing radiography shall include the components specified below and the location of all records required.
(1) A description of the overall
organizational structure pertaining to the licensee's or registrant's radiation
protection program, including specific delegation of authority and
responsibility, the name of the RSO, and the minimum qualifications of the RSO
and the RSO's designees.
(2) A
radiation safety training program for radiographic personnel that meets the
requirements of Rule 64E-5.434, F.A.C., and includes
the components described below.
(a) Initial,
periodic, and on-the-job training.
(b) Written and practical examinations to
determine knowledge, understanding of, and ability to comply with department
and applicable USDOT rules, licensee or registrant requirements, operating and
emergency procedures, and use of radiographic and related
equipment.
(3) Procedures
to verify the certification of radiographers and to ensure that the
certification remains valid.
(4) A
written policy to maintain radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable as
specified in Rule 64E-5.303, F.A.C. The policy
shall include:
(a) A commitment by management
to keep radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable and a description of
the participation of management, the RSO, and radiographic personnel in the
implementation of the policy;
(b)
Investigation within 30 days by the RSO of any exposure level that exceeds
established monthly and quarterly levels and implementation of corrective
actions to halt unnecessary exposures and prevent recurrence; and,
(c) An audit of the program to evaluate its
effectiveness in minimizing exposures in conjunction with the annual review of
the radiation protection program specified in subsection
64E-5.303(3),
F.A.C. A summary of the results of each audit, including a description of
corrective actions taken, shall be prepared by the RSO and approved by the
licensee or registrant.
(5) An auditing program for internal
inspections of the job performance of all radiographic personnel at intervals
not to exceed 6 months as described in Rule
64E-5.434, F.A.C.
(6) Written operating and emergency
procedures as described in Rule
64E-5.436, F.A.C.
(7) Leak testing procedures, including a
description of:
(a) The method of taking wipes
and preparing samples for analysis using only radiographers or radiographer's
assistants working under the personal supervision of a radiographer or persons
specifically licensed by the department, another agreement state, licensing
state, or the NRC to perform such services; and,
(b) The method of performing leak test sample
analyses, including instrumentation to be used and experience of the
individuals who will perform the analyses or a commitment to use vendors
specifically licensed to perform such analyses by the department, another
agreement state, licensing state, or the NRC.
(8) Procedures for the semiannual calibration
of survey instruments and the annual calibration of alarm ratemeters, including
a description of the calibration instrumentation and the experience of the
person who will perform the calibrations or a commitment to use persons
specifically licensed to perform such calibrations by the department, another
agreement state, licensing state, or the NRC. All survey instrument
calibrations shall be performed in accordance with subsection
64E-5.426(2),
F.A.C.
(9) Procedures for quarterly
inspection and maintenance of survey instruments, radiation machines,
radiographic exposure devices, associated equipment, source changers, storage
containers, and transport containers to assure proper function of components
important to safety, performed in accordance with Rule
64E-5.430, F.A.C.
(10) Procedures for annual calibration of
pocket or electronic dosimeters, including a description of the calibration
instrumentation and the experience of the person who will perform the
calibrations or a commitment to use persons specifically licensed to perform
such calibrations by the department, another agreement state, licensing state,
or the NRC.
(11) Procedures for
lay-barge, offshore platform and underwater radiography if conducting such
activities.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 404.051, 404.061 FS. Law Implemented 404.022, 404.051(1), (4), (6), (9), (10), 404.061(2), 404.081(1), 404.141 FS.
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The radiation protection program specified in Rule 64E-5.303, F.A.C., for registrants performing radiography and license applications, renewals, and requests for amendments for licensees performing radiography shall include the components specified below and the location of all records required.
(1) A description of the overall organizational structure pertaining to the licensee's or registrant's radiation protection program, including specific delegation of authority and responsibility, the name of the RSO, and the minimum qualifications of the RSO and the RSO's designees.
(2) A radiation safety training program for radiographic personnel that meets the requirements of Rule 64E-5.434, F.A.C., and includes the components described below.
(a) Initial, periodic, and on-the-job training.
(b) Written and practical examinations to determine knowledge, understanding of, and ability to comply with department and applicable USDOT rules, licensee or registrant requirements, operating and emergency procedures, and use of radiographic and related equipment.
(3) Procedures to verify the certification of radiographers and to ensure that the certification remains valid.
(4) A written policy to maintain radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable as specified in Rule 64E-5.303, F.A.C. The policy shall include:
(a) A commitment by management to keep radiation doses as low as reasonably achievable and a description of the participation of management, the RSO, and radiographic personnel in the implementation of the policy;
(b) Investigation within 30 days by the RSO of any exposure level that exceeds established monthly and quarterly levels and implementation of corrective actions to halt unnecessary exposures and prevent recurrence; and,
(c) An audit of the program to evaluate its effectiveness in minimizing exposures in conjunction with the annual review of the radiation protection program specified in subsection 64E-5.303(3), F.A.C. A summary of the results of each audit, including a description of corrective actions taken, shall be prepared by the RSO and approved by the licensee or registrant.
(5) An auditing program for internal inspections of the job performance of all radiographic personnel at intervals not to exceed 6 months as described in Rule 64E-5.434, F.A.C.
(6) Written operating and emergency procedures as described in Rule 64E-5.436, F.A.C.
(7) Leak testing procedures, including a description of:
(a) The method of taking wipes and preparing samples for analysis using only radiographers or radiographer's assistants working under the personal supervision of a radiographer or persons specifically licensed by the department, another agreement state, licensing state, or the NRC to perform such services; and,
(b) The method of performing leak test sample analyses, including instrumentation to be used and experience of the individuals who will perform the analyses or a commitment to use vendors specifically licensed to perform such analyses by the department, another agreement state, licensing state, or the NRC.
(8) Procedures for the semiannual calibration of survey instruments and the annual calibration of alarm ratemeters, including a description of the calibration instrumentation and the experience of the person who will perform the calibrations or a commitment to use persons specifically licensed to perform such calibrations by the department, another agreement state, licensing state, or the NRC. All survey instrument calibrations shall be performed in accordance with subsection 64E-5.426(2), F.A.C.
(9) Procedures for quarterly inspection and maintenance of survey instruments, radiation machines, radiographic exposure devices, associated equipment, source changers, storage containers, and transport containers to assure proper function of components important to safety, performed in accordance with Rule 64E-5.430, F.A.C.
(10) Procedures for annual calibration of pocket or electronic dosimeters, including a description of the calibration instrumentation and the experience of the person who will perform the calibrations or a commitment to use persons specifically licensed to perform such calibrations by the department, another agreement state, licensing state, or the NRC.
(11) Procedures for lay-barge, offshore platform and underwater radiography if conducting such activities.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 404.051, 404.061 FS. Law Implemented 404.022, 404.051(1), (4), (6), (9), (10), 404.061(2), 404.081(1), 404.141 FS.
New 9-11-01.