Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 459 - Hazardous Materials
RADIATION CONTROL
Training and Experience Requirements for Radiation Safety Officers Appointed for Certain Specified Uses of Radioactive Material
Section 459.3145 - Radioactive material that involves use of category 1 irradiators

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 459.3145

Current through December 31, 2024

1. A radiation safety officer for a specific license for radioactive material that involves the use of a category 1 irradiator must have successfully completed:

(a) Training in radiation safety emphasizing practical subjects relating to the safe use of category 1 irradiators, including, without limitation, training in:
(1) The difference between radiation and radioactive contamination;

(2) The difference between internal and external exposure to radiation;

(3) The biological effects of radiation;

(4) The types and relative hazards of the radioactive material to be possessed by the applicant for the specific license or possessed by the licensee, as applicable;

(5) The concept of keeping exposure to radiation as low as is reasonably achievable;

(6) The use of the methods involving time, distance and shielding to minimize exposure to radiation; and

(7) The use of radiation detection instruments;

(b) Training in regulatory requirements, including, without limitation, training relating to:
(1) The conditions of, amendments to and renewal of a specific license for radioactive material that involves the use of a category 1 irradiator;

(2) The physical location at which radioactive materials are used and stored;

(3) The control of and accountability relating to radioactive materials;

(4) An annual audit of a radiation safety program;

(5) The transfer and disposal of radioactive materials;

(6) Recordkeeping concerning category 1 irradiators;

(7) Handling incidents involving radiation which compromise safety;

(8) Licensing and inspection of radioactive materials by the Division;

(9) Maintaining complete and accurate information as it relates to a specific license for radioactive material that involves the use of a category 1 irradiator;

(10) The protection of employees who provide information concerning an alleged violation of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 or the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974; and

(11) The meaning of deliberate misconduct as it relates to a specific license for radioactive material that involves the use of a category 1 irradiator and possible enforcement actions relating to such deliberate misconduct;

(c) Practical training in the theory and operation of each category 1 irradiator to be possessed by the applicant for the specific license or possessed by the licensee, as applicable, including, without limitation, training in:
(1) Operating and emergency procedures;

(2) The difference between and requirements related to routine and nonroutine maintenance; and

(3) Any reports or studies describing prior accidents or problems involving category 1 irradiators; and

(d) An evaluation by a management official concerning whether the proposed radiation safety officer is qualified to work independently with each type of category 1 irradiator to be possessed by the applicant for the specific license or possessed by the licensee, as applicable. This evaluation may be accomplished by a written or oral examination or by observation.

2. The training required by subsection 1 may be in the form of a lecture, videotape, self-study or hands-on experience.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Health by R144-13A, eff. 10/13/2016

NRS 459.201

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