Ariz. Admin. Code § 9-7-1146

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R9-7-1146 - Training

A. A registrant shall not allow an individual to act as a radiographer until the individual has received training in the subjects in subsection (G), has participated in a minimum of two months of on-the-job training, and is certified through a radiographer certification program by a independent certifying organization in accordance with the criteria specified in Appendix A.

1. A registrant shall provide the Department with proof of an individuals's certification upon request.

2. A registrant shall maintain proof of an individual's certification at the job site where the individual is performing field radiography.

3. A registrant that employs a certified radiographer in Arizona shall ensure that:

a. The radiographer has obtained initial certification or recertification within the last five years; and

b. An uncertified radiographer works only as a radiographer's assistant until certified.

4. A radiographer shall recertify every five years by:

a. Taking an approved radiography certification examination in accordance with this subsection; or

b. Providing written evidence that the radiographer is active in the practice of industrial radiography and has participated in continuing education during the previous five-year period.

5. If an individual cannot provide the written evidence required in subsection (4)(b), the individual shall retake the certification examination.

6. A radiographer shall provide the registrant with proof of certification in the form of a card issued by the certifying organization that contains:

a. A picture of the certified radiographer,

b. The radiographer's certification number,

c. The date the certification expires, and

d. The radiographer's signature.

B. A registrant shall not allow an individual to act as a radiographer until the individual:

1. Receives copies of and instruction in the requirements of this Article, applicable Sections of Articles 4 and 10 and R9-7-107, the Department registration or registrations under which the individual will perform industrial radiography, and the registrant's operating and emergency procedures;

2. Demonstrates an understanding of the registrant's registration and operating and emergency procedures by successful completion of a written or oral examination that covers the relevant material;

3. Receives training in:

a. Use of the registrant's radiation machine,

b. Daily inspection of the radiation machine, and

c. Use of radiation survey instruments; and

4. Demonstrates an understanding of the use of the radiation machines and survey instruments described in subsection (B)(3) by successful completion of a practical examination covering this material.

C. A registrant shall not allow an individual to act as a radiographer's assistant until the individual:

1. Receives copies of and instruction in the requirements of this Article, applicable Sections of Articles 4 and 10 and R9-7-107, the Department registration or registrations under which the radiographer will perform industrial radiography, and the registrant's operating and emergency procedures;

2. Develops competence to use, under the personal supervision of the radiographer, the registrant's radiation machine and radiation survey instruments; and

3. Demonstrates understanding of the instructions provided under subsection (C)(1) by successfully completing a written test on the subjects covered and demonstrates competence using the hardware described in subsection (C)(2) by successfully completing a practical examination.

D. A registrant shall provide refresher safety training for each radiographer and radiographer's assistant at intervals that do not exceed 12 months.

E. Except where an individual serves both as a radiographer and an RSO, the RSO or the RSO's designee shall design and implement an inspection program to examine the job performance of each radiographer and radiographer's assistant and ensure that the Department's rules and registration requirements, and the registrant's operating and emergency procedures, are followed. The inspection program shall:

1. Include observation of the performance of each radiographer and radiographer's assistant during an actual industrial radiographic operation, at intervals that do not exceed six months; and

2. Provide that, if a radiographer or a radiographer's assistant has not participated in an industrial radiographic operation for more than six months since the last inspection, each radiographer shall demonstrate knowledge of the training requirements in subsection (B)(3) and each radiographer's assistant shall demonstrate knowledge of the training requirements of subsection (C)(2) by a practical examination before these workers can participate in a radiographic operation.

F. A registrant shall maintain records of the training required in this Section, including certification documents, written and practical examinations, refresher safety training documents, and inspection documents, in accordance with subsection (I).

G. A registrant shall include the following subjects in the training required under subsection (A):

1. Fundamentals of radiation safety, including:

a. Characteristics of x-ray radiation;

b. Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity;

c. Hazards of exposure to radiation;

d. Levels of radiation from x-ray machines; and

e. Methods of controlling radiation dose (time, distance, and shielding);

2. Radiation detection instruments, including:

a. Use, operation, calibration, and limitations of radiation survey instruments;

b. Survey techniques; and

c. Use of personnel monitoring equipment;

3. Equipment topics, including:

a. Operation and control of radiation machines; and

b. Inspection and maintenance of each radiation machine and survey instrument;

4. The requirements of pertinent Department rules; and

5. Case histories of accidents in radiography.

H. A registrant shall maintain records of radiographer certification in accordance with subsection (I)(1) and provide proof of certification as required in subsection (A)(1).

I. A registrant shall maintain the following records for three years after each record is made:

1. Records of training for each radiographer and each radiographer's assistant. For radiographers, the records shall include radiographer certification documents and verification of certification status. All records shall include copies of written tests, dates of oral and practical examinations, and names of individuals who conducted and took the oral and practical examinations; and

2. Records of annual refresher safety training and semiannual inspections of job performance for each radiographer and each radiographer's assistant. The records for the annual refresher safety training shall list topics discussed during training, the date of training, and names of each instructor and attendee. For inspections of job performance, the records shall include a list of items checked during the inspection and any non-compliance observed by the RSO.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R9-7-1146

New Section R9-7-1146 recodified from R12-1-1146 at 24 A.A.R. 813, effective March 22, 2018 (Supp. 18-1).