CSULB
NON-MEDICAL XRAY/TEM SAFETY TRAINING DOCUMENT
COLLEGE: ___________________________
DEPARTMENT:
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DATE: TRAINING CONDUCTED BY: ___________________
SUPERVISOR: ____________________
TYPE OF X-RAY/TEM
UNIT: LOCATION:
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SAFETY TRAINING ISSUES THAT MUST BE ADDRESSED VIA
DOCUMENTED TRAINING
1. Read and know
the operational procedures/protocols pertinent to this unit.
2. Review all safety procedures and practices
particular to this unit, including emergency shut-off procedures. Know
the location of the main power emergency cut-off switch and when to use
it. Discuss the potential physical, electrical and chemical hazards and
control of such hazards. Know that the supervisor must be immediately informed
of any unusual occurrences or malfunctioning of the unit.
3. Review Title 17, CCR, section 30336 (a) (1)
“Radiography Employing Radiation Machines” (attached).
4. Review prohibited practices such as
overriding interlocks and repairing the unit without written permission from
the Campus Radiation Safety Officer, or resuming use of the unit after repair
without permission from Campus Radiation Safety.
5. Review dosimetry
requirements associated with the use of this unit, if any.
6. Review the appropriate wording and location
of any required signs and labels. Be
aware that extra signs and labels are available in the Radiation Safety Office.
7. Discuss the responsibilities of the
Supervisor (see below).
8. Discuss the responsibilities of
Personnel/Students (see below) who will operate or be in the presence of an
operating unit.
9. Discuss emergency procedures (call 911) and
available sources of information [Primary Investigator; Project Manager; CSULB
Radiation Safety Office, x55623; Radiological Health Branch (800) 852-7550.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRIMARY INVESTIGATOR
1. Must ensure that all users receive adequate
and appropriate safety training, including the issues listed in the above. Each student should be given a personal copy
of the written operator/guide. The PI is
also responsible for training users in the specific operation of individual
units.
2. Must ensure that all appropriate
safety procedures are followed, that any safety devices (interlocks etc.) are
functioning properly.
3. Must supervise or otherwise ensure the
adequate supervision of users, visitors and service personnel as appropriate,
and provide adequate security to prevent unauthorized use.
4. Must correct and control all equipment and
physical/chemical hazards as appropriate.
5. Must ensure that dosimetry
is worn as appropriate.
6. Must ensure that the unit is never repaired
or the housing opened without first obtaining written permission from Campus
Radiation Safety. Radiation Safety must
be contacted post repair to request a survey; the unit may not be put into
service (used) until Radiation Safety has determined it to be safe.
7. Must ensure that all personnel demonstrate
competency in the use of the unit prior to allowing the personnel to use the
unit without supervision.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE
PERSONNEL/STUDENTS
1. Must be authorized and trained appropriately
to operate a potentially hazardous unit.
2. Dosimetry must be
worn if assigned by the Radiation Safety Office.
3. Must adhere to all the above,
and all appropriate rules and procedures.
4. Must immediately report accidents,
potentially dangerous situations or unusual occurrences or malfunctioning
equipment to the supervisor and/or safety personnel.
AGREEMENT BY MEETING ATTENDEES TO ABIDE
BY THE SAFETY PROCEDURES AND DESIGNATED RESPONSIBILITIES PRESENTED:
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X-Ray/EM.Sfty.trg.
3/03