South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-63 - Radioactive Materials (Title A)
Part III - STANDARDS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST RADIATION
Section 61-63.III.RHA 3.10 - Planned Special Exposures
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A licensee may authorize an adult worker to receive doses in addition to and accounted for separately from the doses received under the limits specified in RHA 3.5 provided that each of the following conditions is satisfied--
3.10.1 The licensee authorizes a planned special exposure only in an exceptional situation when alternatives that might avoid the dose estimated to result from the planned special exposure are unavailable or impractical.
3.10.2 The licensee (and employer if the employer is not the licensee) specifically authorizes the planned special exposure, in writing, before the exposure occurs.
3.10.3 Before a planned special exposure, the licensee ensures that the individuals involved are-
3.10.4 Prior to permitting an individual to participate in a planned special exposure, the licensee ascertains prior doses as required by RHA 3.37.2 during the lifetime of the individual for each individual involved.
3.10.5 Subject to RHA 3.5.2, the licensee does not authorize a planned special exposure that would cause an individual to receive a dose from all planned special exposures and all doses in excess of the limits to exceed--
3.10.6 The licensee maintains records of the conduct of a planned special exposure in accordance with RHA 3.38 and submits a written report in accordance with RHA 3.47.
3.10.7 The licensee records the best estimate of the dose resulting from the planned special exposure in the individual's record and informs the individual, in writing, of the dose within 30 days from the date of the planned special exposure. The dose from planned special exposures is not to be considered in controlling future occupational dose of the individual under RHA 3.5.1 but is to be included in evaluations required by RHA 3.10.4 and 3.10.5.
