Radiation safety training.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 10

(a) Each individual shall complete radiation safety training on the topics established at § 835.901(c) commensurate with the hazards in the area and the required controls: (1) Before being permitted unescorted access to controlled areas; and (2) Before receiving occupational dose during access to controlled areas at a DOE site or facility. (b) Each individual shall demonstrate knowledge of the radiation safety training topics established at § 835.901(c), commensurate with the hazards in the area and required controls, by successful completion of an examination and performance demonstrations: (1) Before being permitted unescorted access to radiological areas; and (2) Before performing unescorted assignments as a radiological worker. (c) Radiation safety training shall include the following topics, to the extent appropriate to each individual's prior training, work assignments, and degree of exposure to potential radiological hazards: (1) Risks of exposure to radiation and radioactive materials, including prenatal radiation exposure; (2) Basic radiological fundamentals and radiation protection concepts; (3) Physical design features, administrative controls, limits, policies, procedures, alarms, and other measures implemented at the facility to manage doses and maintain doses ALARA, including both routine and emergency actions; (4) Individual rights and responsibilities as related to implementation of the facility radiation protection program; (5) Individual responsibilities for

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