Before an individual is permitted to operate an irradiator without a supervisor present, the individual must be instructed in:
the requirements of parts 4731.1000 to 4731.1090 and 4731.6000 to 4731.6270 that are relevant to the irradiator;
Before an individual is permitted to operate an irradiator without a supervisor present, the individual must:
pass a written test on the instruction received consisting primarily of questions based on the licensee's operating and emergency procedures that the individual is responsible for performing and other operations necessary to safely operate the irradiator without supervision;
have received on-the-job training or simulator training in the use of the irradiator as described in the license application; and
demonstrate the ability to perform those portions of the operating and emergency procedures that the individual is to perform.
A licensee must conduct safety reviews for irradiator operators at least annually. The licensee must give each operator a brief written test on the information. Each safety review must include, to the extent appropriate:
A licensee must evaluate the safety performance of each irradiator operator at least annually to ensure that rules, license conditions, and operating and emergency procedures are followed. The licensee must discuss the results of the evaluation with the operator and must instruct the operator on how to correct any mistakes or deficiencies observed.
Individuals who will be permitted unescorted access to the radiation room of an irradiator or the area around the pool of an underwater irradiator, but who have not received the training required for operators or radiation safety officers, must be instructed and tested in any precautions they should take to avoid radiation exposure, any procedures or parts of procedures under part 4731.6170 that they are expected to perform or comply with, and their proper response to alarms required under parts 4731.6000 to 4731.6270. Tests may be oral.
Individuals who must be prepared to respond to alarms required under parts 4731.6060, subparts 1, item B, and 2, item D; 4731.6080; 4731.6090; and 4731.6200, subpart 2, must be trained and tested on how to respond. Each individual must be retested at least once a year. Tests may be oral.
29 SR 755
March 12, 2009
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes