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TITLE 32: ENERGY
CHAPTER II: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY SUBCHAPTER b: RADIATION PROTECTION PART 390 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS SECTION 390.70 PERSONNEL TRAINING
Section 390.70 Personnel Training
a) The registrant shall ensure that all personnel who operate particle accelerators:
1) Receive instruction in the fundamentals of radiation safety including:
A) Characteristics of beta, gamma and x-radiation;
B) Units of radiation dose equivalent (sievert or rem);
C) Hazards of excessive exposure to radiation;
D) Levels of radiation from particle accelerators; and
E) Methods used to limit radiation doses at the specific facility to be operated, including:
i) Shielding;
ii) Interlock system;
iii) Safety rules; and
iv) Radiation monitoring equipment.
2) Receive instruction in the use and care of individual monitoring devices used at the facility.
3) Are knowledgeable of:
A) The location and use of all operating controls;
B) The pertinent requirements of 32 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter II, Subchapter b; and
C) The registrant's written operating and emergency procedures.
4) Receive at least 1 month of on-the-job training before assuming operational responsibility.
b) All operator's assistants or helpers shall receive the training listed in subsections (a)(1) through (a)(3) above.
(Source: Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 3143, effective February 22, 1994) |