Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-20-12-.18 - TRAINING

(1) The licensee or registrant may not permit an individual to act as a logging supervisor until that person:

(a) Has completed training in the subjects outlined in paragraph (5) of this rule;

(b) Has received copies of, and instruction in:

1. These regulations;

2. The license or registration under which the logging supervisor will perform well logging; and

3. The licensee's or registrant's operating and emergency procedures required by Rule 0400-20-12-.19;

(c) Has completed on-the-job training and demonstrated competence in the use of sources of radiation, remote handling tools and radiation survey instruments by a field evaluation; and

(d) Has demonstrated understanding of the requirements in subparagraphs (a) and (b) of this paragraph by successfully completing a written test.

(2) The licensee or registrant may not permit an individual to act as a logging assistant until that person:

(a) Has received instruction in applicable sections of these regulations;

(b) Has received copies of, and instruction in, the licensee's or registrant's operating and emergency procedures required by Rule 0400-20-12-.19;

(c) Has demonstrated understanding of these regulations and of the licensee's or registrant's operating and emergency procedures listed in subparagraphs (a) and (b) of this paragraph by successfully completing a written or oral test; and

(d) Has received instruction in the use of sources of radiation, remote handling tools, and radiation survey instruments, as appropriate for the logging assistant's intended job responsibilities.

(3) The licensee or registrant shall provide safety reviews for logging supervisors and logging assistants at least once during each calendar year.

(4) The licensee shall maintain a record on each logging supervisor's and logging assistant's training and annual safety review. The training records must include copies of written tests and dates of oral tests. The training records must be retained until 3 years following the termination of employment. Records of annual safety reviews must list the topics discussed and be retained for 3 years.

(5) The licensee or registrant shall include the following subjects in the training required in subparagraph (1)(a) of this rule:

(a) Fundamentals of radiation safety including:

1. Characteristics of radiation;

2. Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity;

3. Hazards of exposure to radiation;

4. Levels of radiation from sources of radiation;

5. Methods of controlling radiation dose (time, distance, and shielding); and

6. Radiation safety practices, including prevention of contamination, and methods of decontamination.

(b) Radiation detection instruments including:

1. Use, operation, calibration, and limitations of radiation survey instruments;

2. Survey techniques; and

3. Use of personnel monitoring equipment.

(c) Equipment to be used including:

1. Operation of equipment, including source handling equipment and remote handling tools;

2. Storage, control, and disposal of radioactive material; and

3. Maintenance of equipment;

(d) The requirements of pertinent regulations; and

(e) Case histories of accidents in well logging.

Notes

Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0400-20-12-.18

Original rule filed February 22, 2012; effective May 22, 2012.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 68-202-101 et seq., and 4-5-201 et seq.