Section 144-220-E-D-15 - Radiation safety officer for industrial radiographyThe RSO shall ensure that radiation safety activities are being performed in accordance with approved procedures and requirements in the daily operation of the licensee's or registrant's program.
A. The minimum qualifications, training, and experience for RSO's for industrial radiography are as follows: (1) Possession of a high school diploma or a certificate of high school equivalency based on the GED test.(2) Completion of the training and testing requirements of E.16;(3) Two years of documented experience including knowledge of industrial radiographic operations; and(4) Formal training in the establishment and maintenance of a radiation protection program.B. The Agency will consider alternatives when the RSO has appropriate training and/or experience in the field of ionizing radiation, and in addition, has adequate formal training with respect to the establishment and maintenance of a radiation safety protection program.C. The specific duties and authorities of the RSO include, but are not limited to:(1) Establishing and overseeing all operating, emergency, and ALARA procedures as required by Part D, and reviewing them regularly to ensure that the procedures in use conform to current Part D procedures, conform to other Agency regulations (Parts A, E, & J) and to the license conditions or certificate of registration.(2) Overseeing and approving all phases of the training program for radiographic personnel, ensuring that appropriate and effective radiation protection practices are taught;(3) Ensuring that required radiation surveys and leak tests are performed and documented in accordance with the regulations, including any corrective measures when levels of radiation exceed established limits;(4) Ensuring that personnel monitoring devices are calibrated and used properly by occupationally exposed personnel, that records are kept of the monitoring results, and that timely notifications are made as required by Part D.2106; and(5) Ensuring that operations are conducted safely and to assume control for instituting corrective actions including stopping of operations when necessary.(6) Ensuring that any required interlock switches and warning signals are functioning and that radiation signs, ropes, and barriers are properly posted and positioned;(7) Investigating, determining the cause, taking steps to prevent the recurrence, and reporting to the Agency each: (a) Known or suspected case of radiation exposure to an individual or radiation level detected in excess of limits established by this Part; and(b) Theft or loss of a source(s) of radiation.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 220, § E-D-15