South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-65 - Particle Accelerators (Title C)
Part III - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR RADIATION SAFETY OFFICERS AND OPERATORS
Section 61-65.III.RHC 3.2 - Minimum Subjects to be Covered in Training Radiation Safety Officers and Operators
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-65.III.RHC 3.2
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
3.2.1 No registrant shall permit any individual to act as an operator of a particle accelerator until such individual has been instructed in radiation safety and shall have demonstrated an understanding in the following:
3.2.1.1 Fundamentals of Radiation
Safety:
3.2.1.1.1 Characteristics of ionizing
radiation;
3.2.1.1.2 Units of radiation
dose (rem or Sievert);
3.2.1.1.3 Hazards
of exposure to radiation;
3.2.1.1.4
Levels of radiation from sources of radiation;
3.2.1.1.5 Methods of controlling radiation dose;
3.2.1.1.5.1 Working time;
3.2.1.1.5.2 Working distances; and
3.2.1.1.5.3 Shielding.
3.2.1.2 Radiation Detection
Instrumentation to be Used:
3.2.1.2.1 Use of
radiation survey instruments;
3.2.1.2.1.1
Operation;
3.2.1.2.1.2 Calibration;
and
3.2.1.2.1.3 Limitations.
3.2.1.2.2 Survey techniques;
and
3.2.1.2.3 Use of personnel
monitoring equipment:
3.2.1.2.3.1 Film badges or
other approved dosimeters; and
3.2.1.2.3.2 Pocket dosimeters or pocket chambers,
if applicable.
3.2.1.3 Operation and control of particle
accelerators and interlock systems.
3.2.1.4 The requirements of pertinent state
regulations.
3.2.1.5 The registrant's
written operating and emergency procedures.
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