Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 120.000 - The Control of Radiation
RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Section 120.960 - Appendix A - Subjects to be Included in Training Courses for Logging Supervisors
Universal Citation: 105 CMR 120.000 MA Code of Regs 120.960
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
I. Fundamentals of Radiation Safety.
A. Characteristics of radiation
B. Units of radiation dose and quantity of
radioactivity
C. Significance of
radiation dose
1. Radiation protection
standards
2. Biological effects of
radiation dose
D. Levels
of radiation from sources of radiation
E. Methods of minimizing radiation dose
1. Working time
2. Working distances
3. Shielding F. Radiation safety practices
including prevention of contamination and methods of
decontamination.
II. Radiation Detection Instrumentation to be Used.
A.
Use of radiation survey instruments
1.
Operation
2. Calibration
3. Limitations
B. Survey techniques
C. Use of personnel monitoring equipment
III. Equipment to be Used.
A. Handling equipment
B. Sources of radiation
C. Storage and control of equipment
D. Operation and control of
equipment
IV. The Requirements of Pertinent Federal and Commonwealth Regulations
V. The Licensee's or Registrant's Written Operating and Emergency Procedures
VI. The Licensee's or Registrant's Record Keeping Procedures
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