South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-63 - Radioactive Materials (Title A)
Part VIII - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WELL LOGGING OPERATIONS
Section 61-63.VIII.RHA 8.23 - Contamination Control

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-63.VIII.RHA 8.23

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

8.23.1 If the licensee detects evidence that a sealed source has ruptured or radioactive material has caused contamination, the licensee shall initiate immediately the emergency procedures required by RHA 8.20.

8.23.2 If contamination results from the use of radioactive materials in well logging, the licensee shall decontaminate all work areas, equipment and unrestricted areas.

8.23.3 During efforts to recover a sealed source lodged in the well, the licensee shall continuously monitor, with an appropriate radiation detection instrument or a logging tool with a radiation detector, the circulating fluids from the well, if any, to check for contamination resulting from damage to the sealed source.

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