Section R12-1-1003. Instructions for Workers

A.      A licensee or registrant shall ensure that each individual who, in the course of employment, is likely to receive in a year an occupational dose in excess of 1 mSv (100 mrem), receives instruction in all of the following subjects:

1.        Storage, transfer, or use of radiation and radioactive material;

2.        Health protection problems associated with exposure to radiation or radioactive material, precautions or proce- dures to minimize exposure, and purposes and functions of protective devices;

3.        Applicable provisions in Agency rules, licenses, and reg- istrations that protect of personnel from exposure to radi- ation or radioactive material, with an emphasis on the duties of workers;

4.        The duty to promptly report to the licensee or registrant any condition that may lead to or cause a violation of a provision in an Agency rule, license, or registration or unnecessary exposure to radiation or radioactive material;

5.        Correct response to warnings in the event of any unusual occurrence or malfunction that may involve exposure to radiation or radioactive material; and

6.        Radiation exposure reports that a worker may request according to R12-1-1004.

B.       In determining whether subsection (A) applies to an individ- ual, a licensee or registrant shall take into consideration assigned activities during normal and abnormal situations that involve exposure to radiation or radioactive material and could reasonably be expected to occur during the life of a facility. The licensee or registrant shall provide instruction that is com- mensurate with potential radiological health protection prob- lems present in the work place.

Historical Note

Adopted effective June 30, 1977 (Supp. 77-3). Amended

effective February 25, 1985 (Supp. 85-1). Amended by

final rulemaking at 5 A.A.R. 1817, effective May 12,

1999 (Supp. 99-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 12

A.A.R. 75, effective February 7, 2006 (Supp. 05-4).