La. Admin. Code tit. 33 § XV-573

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XV-573 - Conducting Industrial Radiographic Operations

A. Whenever radiography is performed at a location other than a permanent radiographic installation, the radiographer must be accompanied by at least one other qualified radiographer or, if the radiographer is a qualified instructor, a qualified radiographer trainee, as required by Subsection D of this Section. The additional qualified individual shall observe the operations and be capable of providing immediate assistance to prevent unauthorized entry. Radiography may not be performed if only one qualified individual is present.

B. All radiographic operations conducted at locations of use authorized on the license must be conducted in a permanent radiographic installation, unless specifically authorized by the department.

C. A licensee may conduct lay-barge, offshore platform, or underwater radiography only if procedures have been approved by the department, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or another agreement state.

D. At temporary job sites each licensee or registrant shall provide, as a minimum, two-person crews. Such crews shall consist of at least two qualified radiographers or an approved instructor directly supervising a qualified radiographer trainee.

E. A radiation safety officer (RSO) shall be designated for every industrial radiography license and certificate of registration, or license condition specifying such, issued by the department. The RSO's minimum qualifications, training, and experience shall include:

1. possession of a high school diploma or certificate of high school equivalency based on the GED test;

2. completion of the training and testing requirements of LAC 33:XV.575;

3. two years of documented radiation protection experience, including knowledge of industrial radiographic operations, with at least 2000 hours of hands-on experience as a qualified radiographer in industrial radiographic operations; and

4. formal training in the establishment and maintenance of a radiation protection program.

La. Admin. Code tit. 33, § XV-573

Promulgated by the Department of Environmental Quality, Office of Environmental Assessment, Environmental Planning Division, LR 27:1234 (August 2001), amended LR 28:1951 (September 2002), LR 29:34 (January 2003), amended by the Office of the Secretary, Legal Division, LR 40:1342 (July 2014), Amended by the Office of the Secretary, Legal Affairs and Criminal Investigations Division, LR 451754 (12/1/2019).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:2001 et seq., and 2104.B.