105 CMR, § 120.960

Current through Register 1537, December 20, 2024
Section 120.960 - Appendix A - Subjects to be Included in Training Courses for Logging Supervisors
I.Fundamentals of Radiation Safety.
A. Characteristics of radiation
B. Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity
C. Significance of radiation dose
1. Radiation protection standards
2. Biological effects of radiation dose
D. Levels of radiation from sources of radiation
E. Methods of minimizing radiation dose
1. Working time
2. Working distances
3. Shielding F. Radiation safety practices including prevention of contamination and methods of decontamination.
II.Radiation Detection Instrumentation to be Used.
A. Use of radiation survey instruments
1. Operation
2. Calibration
3. Limitations
B. Survey techniques
C. Use of personnel monitoring equipment
III.Equipment to be Used.
A. Handling equipment
B. Sources of radiation
C. Storage and control of equipment
D. Operation and control of equipment
IV. The Requirements of Pertinent Federal and Commonwealth Regulations
V. The Licensee's or Registrant's Written Operating and Emergency Procedures
VI. The Licensee's or Registrant's Record Keeping Procedures

105 CMR, § 120.960