Minnesota Administrative Rules

4731.4160 SUPERVISION OF RADIOGRAPHER'S ASSISTANTS.

When a radiographer's assistant uses radiographic exposure devices, associated equipment, or sealed sources or conducts radiation surveys required under part 4731.4180, subpart 1, item B, to determine that the sealed source has returned to the shielded position after an exposure, the assistant must be under the personal supervision of a radiographer. The personal supervision must include:

A.

the radiographer's physical presence at the site where the sealed sources are being used;

B.

the availability of the radiographer to give immediate assistance if required; and

C.

the radiographer's direct observation of the assistant's performance of the operations referred to in this part.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 144.1202; 144.1203

History:

29 SR 755

Published Electronically:

March 12, 2009