Section R12-1-512. Radiation Safety Officer (RSO)

A.      A licensee shall have a radiation safety officer (RSO) who is responsible for implementing procedures and regulatory requirements in the daily operation of the radiation safety pro- gram.

B.       Except as provided in subsection (C), the licensee shall ensure that the RSO satisfies the following minimum requirements:

1.        The training and testing requirements in R12-1-543,

2.        Two thousand hours of hands-on experience as a quali- fied radiographer for an industrial radiographic operation, and

3.        Formal training in the establishment and maintenance of a radiation safety program.

C.      If the licensee uses an individual in the position of RSO who does not have the training and experience required in subsec- tion (B), the licensee shall provide the Agency with a descrip- tion of the individual’s training and experience in the field of ionizing radiation and training with respect to the establish- ment and maintenance of a radiation safety protection program so the Agency can determine whether the individual is quali- fied to perform under subsection (D).

D.      The specific duties and authorities of the RSO include, but are not limited to:

1.        Establishing and overseeing operating, emergency, and ALARA procedures as required in Article 4 of this Chap- ter and reviewing them every year to ensure that the pro- cedures in use conform to current Agency rules and license conditions;

2.        Overseeing and approving all phases of the training pro- gram for radiographic personnel, ensuring that appropri- ate and effective radiation protection practices are taught;

3.        Overseeing radiation surveys, leak tests, and associated documentation to ensure that the surveys and tests are performed in accordance with the rules and taking correc- tive measures if levels of radiation exceed established action limits;

4.        Overseeing the personnel monitoring program to ensure that devices are calibrated and used properly by occupa- tionally exposed personnel and ensuring that records are kept of the monitoring results and timely notifications are made as required in R12-1-444; and

5.        Overseeing operations to ensure that they are conducted safely and instituting corrective actions, which may include ceasing operations if necessary.

Historical Note

Repealed effective December 20, 1985 (Supp. 85-6). New Section made by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2584,

effective June 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Section repealed; new Section made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R.

2122, effective July 3, 2004 (Supp. 04-2).