Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 180 - CONTROL OF RADIATION
Chapter 15 - TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF RADIATION SOURCES
Section 180-15-010 - TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS PERSONNEL - NON HUMAN USE
Universal Citation: 180 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 15 ยง 010
Current through September 17, 2024
Licensees that operate particle accelerators for non human use must have personnel that meet the following requirements.
010.01 RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER, SUPERVISOR, OR BOTH. The radiation safety officer, supervisor, or both must have a bachelor of science degree plus one year experience in the use and operation of particle accelerators that includes forty hours of instruction as specified for particle accelerator operators in 180 NAC 15-010.02.
010.02 PARTICLE ACCELERATOR OPERATORS. Particle accelerator operators must:
(A) Have 40 hours of instruction in the
fundamentals of radiation to include:
(i)
Characteristics of radiation;
(ii)
Units of radiation dose;
(iii)
Biological effects of radiation; and
(iv) Levels of radiation from particle
accelerators;
(B) Be
instructed in the methods used to prevent radiation exposure at the specific
facility to be operated, including:
(i)
Shielding;
(ii) Interlock
system;
(iii) Safety rules;
and
(iv) Radiation monitoring
equipment;
(C) Have one
month of full time or equivalent on-the-job training under direct supervision.
This training must be completed before assuming operational
responsibility;
(D) Have
instruction on the use and care of personnel monitoring equipment employed at
the facility;
(E) Be familiar with
the location and use of all operating controls;
(F) Be familiar with the requirements of
pertinent regulations in this title; and
(G) Be familiar with the registrant's written
operating and emergency procedures.
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