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CHAPTER 3
RADIATION SAFETY OFFICE
3.1
PURPOSE
In order to implement the rules and
recommendations of the Radiation Safety Committee, the University has
established the Radiation Safety Office, which administratively reports to
the Vice Chancellor for Research Conduct and Compliance. The Radiation
Safety Office is headed by the Radiation Safety Officer.
3.2
FUNCTIONS
- Implement the recommendations of the
Radiation Safety Committee.
- Perform routine surveys as the
University Radiation Safety Committee deems necessary, and as existing
regulatory requirements mandate.
- Evaluate qualifications of prospective
Authorized Users of radioisotopes and provide all necessary
information to the Executive Committee for approval as appropriate.
- Approve purchases of radiation sources
authorized by the Executive Committee.
- Maintain records of occupational
radiation exposures as measured by personnel monitoring dosimeters and
bioassay determinations, records of radiation surveys, and records of
the disposition of all radioisotopes and radiation producing machines
in the University. This may include records maintained by users
showing safe use of radiation sources, including records of users'
surveys, and source disposition.
- Perform evaluations and non-routine
monitoring of operations in which there is reasonable possibility of
hazard.
- Perform surveys on incoming radioisotope
package receipts in accordance with requirements of Title 10CFR20 or
other applicable regulations.
- Maintain current inventory of
radionuclides.
- Coordinate and maintain records of
radioactive waste collection, processing, and disposal in accordance
with all pertinent regulations.
- Provide, or arrange for, radiation
safety training of workers involved in the use of radioisotopes and/or
radiation producing machines.
- Provide advice and recommendations
regarding safe and proper use of radioisotopes, radiation producing
machines, decontamination, waste disposal, survey instrument
purchases, etc.
- Calibrate health physics radiation
measuring and monitoring instruments used for personnel exposure
determinations and contamination control.
- Maintain all State and Federal licensing
and registration documentation.
- Assure compliance with all applicable
regulatory, license and Radiation Safety Committee requirements.
- Review (and approve) plans for
construction or renovation of facilities utilizing radiation sources.
Violations of good laboratory practice
leading to unnecessary exposure or violations of applicable safety
regulations as found by the Health Physics staff will be brought to the
attention of the responsible user. If the violations are not corrected,
they will be reported to the Executive Committee which, after review of
the facts, will recommend appropriate action that may include a formal
report to the department chairman or revocation of approval to order and
use radioisotopes or radiation producing equipment.
In emergency situations the Radiation Safety Officer is authorized to
require immediate cessation of the use of radiation sources and implement
any other actions necessary to ensure safe operating conditions. Such
emergency action will be reviewed at a specially convened meeting of the
Radiation Safety Committee or Executive Committee, with a recommendation
for subsequent action being made to the University administration.
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