Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3701:1 - Radiation Control
Chapter 3701:1-52 - Licensing and Safety Requirements for Irradiators
Section 3701:1-52-18 - Training
Current through all regulations passed and filed through March 18, 2024
(A) Before an individual is permitted to operate an irradiator without a supervisor present, the individual must be instructed in:
(B) Before an individual is permitted to operate an irradiator without a supervisor present, the individual shall pass a written test on the instruction received consisting primarily of questions based on the licensee's operating and emergency procedures that the individual is responsible for performing and other operations necessary to safely operate the irradiator without supervision.
(C) Before an individual is permitted to operate an irradiator without a supervisor present, the individual must have received on-the-job training or simulator training in the use of the irradiator as described in the license application. The individual shall also demonstrate the ability to perform those portions of the operating and emergency procedures that he or she is to perform.
(D) The licensee shall conduct safety reviews for irradiator operators at least annually. The licensee shall give each operator a brief written test on the information. Each safety review must include, to the extent appropriate, each of the following:
(E) The licensee shall evaluate the safety performance of each irradiator operator at least annually to ensure that regulations, license conditions, and operating and emergency procedures are followed. The licensee shall discuss the results of the evaluation with the operator and shall instruct the operator on how to correct any mistakes or deficiencies observed.
(F) Individuals who will be permitted unescorted access to the radiation room of the irradiator or the area around the pool of an underwater irradiator, but who have not received the training required for operators and the radiation safety officer, shall be instructed and tested in any precautions they should take to avoid radiation exposure, any procedures or parts of procedures listed in rule 3701:1-52-19 of the Administrative Code that they are expected to perform or comply with, and their proper response to alarms required in this part. Tests may be oral.
(G) Individuals who must be prepared to respond to alarms required by paragraphs (B) and (I) of rule 3701:1-52-08; paragraph (A) of 3701:1-52-10; paragraphs (A) and (B) of 3701:1-52-11; and paragraph (B) of 3701:1-52-22 of the Administrative Code, shall be trained and tested on how to respond. Each individual shall be retested at least once a year. Tests may be oral.
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates:
10/25/2016 and
10/15/2021
Promulgated
Under: 119.03
Statutory
Authority: 3748.04
Rule
Amplifies: 3748.04
Prior
Effective Dates: 10/20/2002, 10/8/07