Section He-P 4034.16 - Radiation Safety Officer(a) The Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) shall ensure that radiation safety activities are being performed in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements in the daily operation of the licensee's or registrant's program.(b) The minimum qualifications, training, and experience for RSOs for industrial radiography shall be as follows: (1) Completion of the training and testing requirements of He-P 4034.17(a) ;(2) 2,000 hours of hands-on experience as a qualified radiographer in industrial radiographic operations; and(3) Formal training in the establishment and maintenance of a radiation protection program.(c) In lieu of (b), a licensee may apply to DHHS/RHS for approval of an individual to serve as RSO when such individual has appropriate training 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.(d) The specific duties and authorities of the RSO shall include, but shall not be limited to: (1) Establishing and overseeing all operating, emergency, and ALARA procedures as required by He-P 4020 through He-P 4023 and reviewing these procedures regularly to ensure that the procedures in use conform to DHHS/RHS rules and the license or registration conditions;(2) Overseeing and approving the training program for radiographic personnel to ensure 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 He-P 4034, including any corrective measures when levels of radiation exceed established limits;(4) Ensuring that personnel monitoring devices are calibrated, if applicable, and used properly by occupationally exposed personnel;(5) Ensuring that records are kept of the personnel monitoring results;(6) Ensuring that timely notifications are made as required by He-P 4021.14; and(7) Ensuring that working operations are conducted safely, that corrective actions are implemented, and that unsafe operations are terminated.N.H. Admin. Code § He-P 4034.16
(See Revision Note at part heading for He-P 4034) #6942, eff 2-1-99; ss by #8800, INTERIM, eff 2-1-07, EXPIRED: 7-31-07
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