Training.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 10

(a) Before an individual is permitted to operate an irradiator without a supervisor present, the individual must be instructed in: (1) The fundamentals of radiation protection applied to irradiators (including the differences between external radiation and radioactive contamination, units of radiation dose, NRC dose limits, why large radiation doses must be avoided, how shielding and access controls prevent large doses, how an irradiator is designed to prevent contamination, the proper use of survey meters and personnel dosimeters, other radiation safety features of an irradiator, and the basic function of the irradiator); (2) The requirements of parts 19 and 36 of NRC regulations that are relevant to the irradiator; (3) The operation of the irradiator; (4) Those operating and emergency procedures listed in § 36.53 that the individual is responsible for performing; and (5) Case histories of accidents or problems involving irradiators. (b) Before an individual is permitted to operate an irradiator without a supervisor present, the individual shall 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. (c) Before an individual is permitted to operate an irradiator without a supervisor present, the individual must have received on-the-job training or simulator t

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 10:§ 36.51