South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-64 - X-Rays (Title B)
Part VII - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR ANALYTICAL X-RAY EQUIPMENT
Section 61-64.VII.RHB 7.9 - Minimum Personnel Radiation Safety Training Requirements for Radiation Safety Officers and Operators

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-64.VII.RHB 7.9

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

7.9.1 No registrant shall permit any individual to act as a Radiation Safety Officer until such person:

7.9.1.1 Has been instructed in the subjects outlined in RHB 7.9.2 of this Part;

7.9.1.2 Has received copies of and instruction in: the regulations contained in this Part, Part XI, the applicable sections of Part III, and the registrant's operating and emergency procedures, and shall have demonstrated understanding thereof; and

7.9.1.3 Has demonstrated competence to use the x-ray machine, related handling tools, and survey instruments which will be employed in the assignment.

7.9.2 No person shall be permitted to operate, repair, modify, or maintain analytical x-ray equipment unless such person has received instruction and demonstrated competence in:

7.9.2.1 Identification of radiation hazards associated with the use of the equipment;

7.9.2.2 Significance of the various radiation warning and safety devices incorporated into the equipment, or the reasons they have not been installed on certain pieces of equipment and the extra precautions required in such cases;

7.9.2.3 Proper operation of the equipment per manufacturer's guidelines and registrant's written operating procedures, as specified in RHB 7.10;

7.9.2.4 Characteristics of ionizing radiation; and

7.9.2.5 Personnel and/or area monitoring and the use of personnel and/or area monitoring equipment, if applicable.

7.9.3 Instruction and demonstration of competence shall be documented in writing and these records shall be available for review.

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