Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-220-E-F-42 - Specific requirements for radiographic personnel performing industrial radiographyA. At a job site, the following shall be supplied by the licensee or registrant: (1) At least one operable, calibrated survey instrument for each exposure device or radiation machine in use;(2) An individual monitoring device for each individual;(3) An operable, calibrated pocket dosimeter or electronic personal dosimeter with a range of zero to 200 milliroentgens (2 mSv) for each worker;(4) An operable, calibrated alarm ratemeter for each worker as specified in E.18; and(5) The appropriate barrier ropes and signs.B. Each radiographer at a job site shall carry a valid certification ID card issued by the Agency or another certifying entity whose certification offers the same or comparable certification standards.C. Each radiographer assistant at a job site shall carry a radiographer assistant status card issued by the Agency or equivalent documentation in accordance with E.16.A.D. Radiographic personnel shall not perform radiographic operations if any of the items in E.42.A-C are not available at the job site or are inoperable. Radiographic personnel shall ensure that the items listed in E.42.A, radiographic exposure devices, and radiation machines are used in accordance with the requirements of this Part.E. Each licensee or registrant shall provide as a minimum two-person crews when sources of radiation are used at temporary job sites.F. No individual other than a radiographer or a radiographer assistant who is under the personal supervision of a radiographer trainer shall manipulate controls or operate equipment used in industrial radiographic operations.G. During an inspection by the Agency, the Agency inspector may terminate an operation if any of the items in E.42.A-C are not available and operable or if the required number of radiographic personnel are not present. Operations shall not be resumed until such conditions are met.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 220, § E-F-42