Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article V - Radiological Health
Chapter 227a - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-HEALING ARTS RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICES
Subchapter B - GENERAL TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Section 227a.21 - Instruction and training
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
The registrant shall document the scope of training required for the radiation-producing device the registrant possesses under this section. An individual may not operate or maintain a radiation-producing device or enter a shielded room without appropriate instruction and training. Records of all required training and instruction shall be maintained onsite and made available for review by the Department for 5 years. Before an individual may operate or maintain a radiation-producing device or enter a shielded room, the individual shall receive instruction in and shall demonstrate competence through a performance evaluation by the registrant, as to the following:
(1) Types of radiation, identification of radiation hazards associated with the use of the radiation-producing device and associated equipment, and precautions or measures to take to minimize radiation exposure.
(2) Significance of the various radiation warnings, safety devices and interlocks incorporated into the equipment, or the reasons that warnings, safety devices or interlocks have not been installed on equipment and the extra precautions required in these cases.
(3) Commensurate with potential hazards of use, biological effects of radiation, radiation risks and recognition of symptoms of an acute localized exposure.
(4) Normal operating procedures for each type of radiation-producing device and associated equipment, as well as procedures to prevent unauthorized use. Training in normal operating procedures must include hands-on training.
(5) Emergency procedures for reporting actual or suspected accidental exposure and other radiation safety concerns, such as an unusual occurrence or malfunction that may involve exposure to radiation.
(6) Radiation survey performance, where applicable.
