Section 400.150  Consultation with Workers During Inspections

a)         Agency inspectors may consult privately with workers concerning matters of occupational radiation protection and other matters related to the activities of the licensee or registrant that bear upon compliance with the conditions of the license or the provisions of this Part or 32 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter II, Subchapters b and d.

b)         During the course of an inspection, or at any other time, any worker may bring privately to the attention of the Agency or its inspectors, either orally or in writing, any past or present condition that the worker has reason to believe may have contributed to or caused any violation of the Act, the provisions of this Part or 32 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter II, Subchapters b and d or license condition, or any unnecessary exposure (i.e., exposure that results when prescribed safety measures are not followed) of an individual to sources of radiation under the licensee's or registrant's control. Any notice in writing shall comply with the requirements of Section 400.160(a). If a worker seeks an opportunity to speak to an inspector during an Agency inspection, the licensee or registrant shall permit the worker that opportunity.

            AGENCY NOTE:  The provisions of subsection (b) of this Section shall not be interpreted as authorization to disregard instructions pursuant to Section 400.120.

(Source:  Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 4333, effective March 9, 2009)