Radiations Protection Supervisor

Prepare as appropriate written rules for work in designated areas and appoint Radiation Protection Supervisors. 

Have you registered for radioactive work Normal practice is for all users to register with a local Radiation Protection Supervisor. Details of the project may have to be approved by the appropriate administrator(s). You may have to have a short medical examination before you can start work. 

What labelled compound will you use Radioactive isotopes must be ordered well in advance through your department s Radiation Protection Supervisor. Aspects that need to be considered include ... 

Make the necessary reports about waste disposal etc. to your departmental Radiation Protection Supervisor. 

In order to work with radioisotopes, staff must be given training in the safe use of radioisotopes. In addition, in the United Kingdom, additional training is required for those responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and inspection of radioisotope facilities (the Radiation Protection Supervisor). Any establishment involved in work with... 

There are also requirements for employers to notify HSE of work with ionising radiation, over-exposures and certain accidents and losses of radioactive material. The provision of information on potential hazards and appropriate training are also required. In addition, there are requirements to formulate written local rules and to provide supervision of work involving ionising radiation. This last requirement will normally necessitate the appointment by management of a radiation protection supervisor whose responsibilities should be clearly defined. 

A radiation protection supervisor must be designated for the operation of X-ray instruments other than fully shielded instruments. If necessary, the radiation protection supervisor designates radiation protection officers, who must demonstrate familiarity with the requisite specialist knowledge. 

The individual do.se is measured by two independent methods. The first method is performed with dosimeters, which are to be submitted. at intervals not to exceed 1 month, to the government agency having jurisdiction. The second measurement must permit the determination of dose at any time, and may be put into use at the direction of the radiation protection supervisor or of the radiation protection officer or at the request of the worker. 

The Ionising Radiations Regulations specify a range of precautions which must be taken, including the appointment of a Radiation Protection Supervisor and a Radiation Protection Adviser. 

The Radiation Protection Supervisor must be appointed by the employer to advise on the necessary measures for compliance with the Regulations and its Approved Code of Practice. The person appointed, who is normally an employee, must be competent to supervise the arrangements in place and have received relevant training. 

The Radiation Protection Adviser is appointed by the employer to give advice to the Radiation Protection Supervisor and employer on any aspect of working with ionising radiation including the appointment of the Radiation Protection Supervisor. The Radiation Protection Adviser is often an employee of a national organization with expertise in ionising radiation. 

The guidance which accompanies the Regulations and ACoP gives detailed advice about the scope and duties of the requirements imposed by IRR99. It is aimed at employers with duties under the Regulations but should also be useful to others such as radiation protection advisers, health and safety officers, radiation protection supervisors and safety represerrtatives. 

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