Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
Subpart 1.
Logging supervisor.
A licensee must not permit an individual to act as a logging
supervisor until the individual:
A.
completes training in the subjects under subpart 5;
B. receives copies of and instruction in:
(1) the applicable provisions of parts
4731.1000 to 4731.2950 and 4731.7000 to 4731.7280;
(2) the license under which the logging
supervisor will perform well logging; and
(3) the licensee's operating and emergency
procedures required under part 4731.7210;
C. completes on-the-job training and
demonstrates competence in the use of licensed materials, remote handling
tools, and radiation survey instruments by a field evaluation; and
D. demonstrates understanding of the
materials under items A and B by successfully completing a written
test.
Subp. 2.
Logging assistant.
A licensee must not permit an individual to act as a logging
assistant until the individual:
A.
receives instruction in applicable provisions of parts 4731.1000 to
4731.2950;
B. receives copies of
and instruction in the licensee's operating and emergency procedures required
under part 4731.7210;
C.
demonstrates understanding of the materials under items A and B by successfully
completing a written or oral test; and
D. receives instruction in the use of
licensed materials, remote handling tools, and radiation survey instruments, as
appropriate for the logging assistant's intended job
responsibilities.
Subp.
3.
Safety reviews.
A licensee must provide safety reviews for logging
supervisors and logging assistants at least once during each calendar
year.
Subp. 4.
Records.
A licensee must 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
given after July 14, 1987. The training records must be retained for three
years following the termination of employment. Records of annual safety reviews
must list the topics discussed and must be retained for three years.
Subp. 5.
Training
subjects.
A licensee must include the following subjects in the
training required under subpart 1, item A:
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 licensed material;
(5) methods
of controlling radiation dose, including 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 licensed material; and
(3) maintenance of equipment;
D. the requirements of pertinent
state rules; and
E. case histories
of accidents in well logging.
