| (3) Whenever practicable, ropes and/or barriers shall
be used in addition to appropriate signs to designate areas in accordance
with §289.202(n)(1) of this title or §289.231(o)(1) of this
title, as applicable, and to help prevent unauthorized entry.
(4) During pipeline industrial radiographic operations,
sufficient radiation signs and other barriers shall be posted to prevent
unmonitored individuals from entering the area in accordance with
§289.202(n)(1) of this title or §289.231(o)(1) of this title,
as applicable.
(5) In lieu of the requirements of subsection (r)(1)
and (2) of this section, a restricted area may be established in accordance
with §289.202(n)(1) of this title or §289.231(o)(1) of this
title, as applicable, and be posted in accordance with subsection
(r)(1) and (2) of this section, for example, both signs may be posted
at the same location at the boundary of the restricted area.
(6) Exceptions listed in §289.202(bb) of this
title or §289.231(y) of this title, as applicable, do not apply
to industrial radiographic operations.
(s) Specific requirements for radiographic personnel
performing industrial radiography.
(1) At a job site, the following shall be supplied
by the licensee or registrant:
(A) at least one operable, calibrated survey instrument
for each exposure device or radiation machine in use;
(B) an individual monitoring device that meets the
requirements of §289.202(p)(3) and (4), (q), and (r) of this
title or §289.231(s)(3) of this title, as applicable, for each
worker;
(C) an operable, calibrated pocket dosimeter or electronic
personal dosimeter with a range of zero to 200 mrem (2 mSv) for each
worker;
(D) an operable, calibrated, alarming ratemeter for
each worker; and
(E) the appropriate barrier ropes and signs.
(2) 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.
(3) Each radiographer trainee at a job site shall carry
a trainee status card issued by the agency or equivalent documentation
in accordance with subsection (e)(1) of this section.
(4) Radiographic personnel shall not perform radiographic
operations if any of the items in paragraphs (1) - (3) of this subsection
are not available at the job site or are inoperable. Radiographic
personnel shall ensure that the items listed in paragraph (1) of this
subsection, radiographic exposure devices, and radiation machines
are used in accordance with the requirements of this section.
(5) During an inspection by the agency, an agency inspector
may terminate an operation if any of the items in paragraphs (1) -
(3) of this subsection are not available and operable or if the required
number of radiographic personnel are not present. Operations shall
not be resumed until all required conditions are met.
(t) Radiation safety and registration requirements
for the use of radiation machines.
(1) Registration requirements for industrial radiographic
operations.
(A) Radiation machines used in industrial radiographic
operations shall be registered in accordance with §289.226 of
this title.
(B) In addition to the registration requirements in
§289.226(e) and (i) of this title, an application for a certificate
of registration shall include the following information.
(i) A schedule or description of the program for training
radiographic personnel that specifies:
(I) initial training;
(II) annual refresher training;
(III) on-the-job training;
(IV) procedures for administering the oral and written
examination to determine the knowledge, understanding, and ability
of radiographic personnel to comply with the requirements of this
chapter, the conditions of the certificate of registration, and the
registrant's operating, safety, and emergency procedures; and
(V) procedures for administering the practical examination
to demonstrate competence in the use of sources of radiation and radiation
survey instruments that may be employed in industrial radiographic
assignments.
(ii) Written operating, safety, and emergency procedures
that are made available to each individual operating a radiation machine,
including any restrictions of the operating technique required for
the safe operation of the particular x-ray system;
(I) The registrant shall document that each individual
operating a radiation machine has read the operating and safety procedures
and shall maintain this documentation for inspection by the agency.
The documentation shall include the following:
(-a-) name and signature of individual;
(-b-) date individual read the operating and safety
procedures; and
(-c-) initials of the RSO;
(II) The operating and safety procedures shall include,
but are not limited to, the items listed in subsection (x)(3) of this
section;
(iii) A description of the internal audit program to
ensure that radiographic personnel follow the requirements of this
chapter, the conditions of the certificate of registration, and the
registrant's operating, safety, and emergency procedures at intervals
not to exceed six months;
(iv) A list of permanent radiographic installations,
descriptions of permanent storage use sites, and the location(s) where
all records required by this section and other sections of this chapter
will be maintained. Radiographic equipment shall not be stored or
used at a permanent site unless such site is specifically authorized
by the certificate of registration. A storage site is permanent if
radiation machines are stored at that location and if one or more
of the following applies:
(I) the registrant establishes telephone service that
is used for contracting or providing industrial radiographic services
for the registrant;
(II) industrial radiographic services are advertised
for or from the site;
(III) radiation machines stored at that location are
used for industrial radiographic operations conducted at other sites;
or
(IV) the registrant conducts radiographic operations
or stores radiation machines at any location not listed on the certificate
of registration for a period in excess of 90 days in a calendar year,
in which case the registrant shall notify the agency prior to exceeding
the 90 days;
(v) A description of the organization of the industrial
radiographic program, including delegations of authority and responsibility
for operation of the radiation safety program; and
(vi) Procedures for verifying and documenting the certification
status of radiographers and for ensuring that the certification of
individuals acting as radiographers remains valid.
(C) A certificate of registration will be issued if
the requirements of this paragraph of this subsection and §289.226(e)
and (i) of this title are met.
(2) Locking of radiation machines. The control panel
of each radiation machine shall be equipped with a locking device
that will prevent the unauthorized use of an x-ray system or the accidental
production of radiation. The radiation machine shall be kept locked
and the key removed at all times except when under the direct visual
surveillance of a radiographer.
(3) Permanent storage precautions for the use of radiation
machines. Radiation machines shall be secured while in storage to
prevent tampering or removal by unauthorized individuals.
(4) Requirements for radiation machines used in industrial
radiographic operations.
(A) Equipment used in industrial radiographic operations
involving radiation machines manufactured after October 1, 1987, shall
be certified at the time of manufacture to meet the criteria set forth
by ANSI N43.5 (relating to Radiological Safety Standards for the Design
of Radiographic and Industrial X-Ray Equipment), except accelerators
used in industrial radiography.
(B) The registrant's name and city or town of an authorized
use site listed on the certificate of registration shall be prominently
displayed with a durable, legible, clearly visible label(s) on both
sides of all vehicles used to transport radiation machines for temporary
job site use.
(5) Operating and internal audit requirements for the
use of radiation machines.
(A) Each registrant shall conduct an internal audit
program to ensure that the requirements of this chapter, the conditions
of the certificate of registration, and the registrant's operating,
safety, and emergency procedures are followed by radiographic personnel.
(B) Each radiographer's and radiographer trainee's
performance during an actual radiographic operation shall be audited
and documented at intervals not to exceed six months.
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