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
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