Section R12-1-543. Training

A.      A licensee shall not allow an individual to act as a radiogra- pher until the individual has received training in the subjects in subsection (G), has participated in a minimum of two months of on-the-job training, and is certified through a radiographer certification program by a independent certifying organization in accordance with the criteria specified in Appendix A.

1.        A licensee shall provide the Agency with proof of an individuals’s certification and a written request that the individual be added to a license as a certified radiogra- pher.

2.        A licensee shall maintain proof of certification at the job site where a radiographer is performing field radiography.

3.        A licensee that employs certified radiographers in Ari- zona shall ensure that:

a.         Each radiographer has obtained initial certification within the last five years, and

b.        An uncertified radiographer works only as a radiog- rapher’s assistant until certified.

4.        A radiographer shall recertify every five years by:

a.         Taking an approved radiography certification exam- ination in accordance with this subsection; or

b.        Providing written evidence that the radiographer is active in the practice of industrial radiography and

has participated in continuing education during the previous five-year period.

5.        If an individual cannot provide the written evidence required in subsection (4)(b), the individual shall retake the certification examination.

6.        A radiographer shall provide the licensee with proof of certification in the form of a card issued by the certifying organization that contains:

a.         A picture of the certified radiographer,

b.        The radiographer’s certification number,

c.         The date the certification expires, and

d.        The radiographer’s signature.

B.       A licensee shall not allow an individual to act as a radiogra- pher until the individual:

1.        Has received copies of and instruction in the require- ments of this Article; applicable Sections of Articles 4 and 10 and R12-1-107; applicable DOT regulations in 10 CFR 71, January 1, 2003 edition, by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Admin- istration, Washington, D.C. 20408, which is incorporated by reference, contains no future editions or amendments, and is on file with Agency; the Agency license or licenses under which the radiographer will perform industrial radiography; and the licensee’s operating and emergency procedures;

2.        Has demonstrated an understanding of the licensee’s license and operating and emergency procedures by suc- cessfully completing a written or oral examination that covers the relevant material;

3.        Has received training in:

a.         Use of the licensee’s radiographic exposure devices and sealed sources,

b.        Daily inspection of devices and associated equip- ment, and

c.         Use of radiation survey instruments; and

4.        Has demonstrated an understanding of the use of radio- graphic exposure devices, sources, survey instruments, and associated equipment described in subsection (B)(3) by successfully completing a practical examination cov- ering this material.

C.      A licensee shall not allow an individual to act as a radiogra- pher’s assistant until the individual:

1.        Has received copies of and instruction in the require- ments of this Article; applicable Sections of Articles 4 and 10 and R12-1-107; applicable DOT regulations in 10 CFR 71, January 1, 2003 edition, by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Admin- istration, Washington, D.C. 20408, which is incorporated by reference, contains no future editions or amendments, and is on file with Agency; the Agency license or licenses under which the radiographer’s assistant will perform industrial radiography; and the licensee’s operating and emergency procedures;

2.        Has developed competence to use, under the personal supervision of the radiographer, the licensee’s radio- graphic exposure devices, sealed sources, associated equipment, and radiation survey instruments; and

3.        Has demonstrated understanding of the instructions pro- vided under subsection (C)(1) by successfully completing a written test on the subjects covered and has demon- strated competence using the hardware described in sub- section (C)(2) by successfully completing a practical examination.

D.      A licensee shall provide refresher safety training for each radiographer and radiographer’s assistant at intervals not to exceed 12 months.

E.       Unless an individual serves as both a radiographer and an RSO, the RSO or the RSO’s designee shall design and imple- ment an inspection program to examine the job performance of each radiographer and radiographer’s assistant and to ensure that the Agency’s rules and license requirements, and the licensee’s operating and emergency procedures are followed. The inspection program shall:

1.        Include observation of the performance of each radiogra- pher and radiographer’s assistant during an actual indus- trial radiographic operation, at intervals that do not exceed six months; and

2.        If a radiographer or a radiographer’s assistant has not par- ticipated in an industrial radiographic operation for more than six months, the radiographer shall demonstrate knowledge of the training requirements in subsection (B)(3) and the radiographer’s assistant shall demonstrate knowledge of the training requirements of subsection (C)(2) by a practical examination before participating in a radiographic operation.

F.       A licensee shall maintain records of the training required in this Section including certification documents, written and practical examinations, refresher safety training documents, and inspection documents, in accordance with subsection (I).

G.      A licensee shall include the following subjects in the training required under subsection (A):

1.        Fundamentals of radiation safety, including:

a.         Characteristics of gamma radiation,

b.        Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity,

c.         Hazards of exposure to radiation,

d.        Levels of radiation from licensed material, and

e.         Methods of controlling radiation dose (time, dis- tance, and shielding);

2.        Radiation detection instruments, including:

a.         Use, operation, calibration, and limitations of radia- tion survey instruments;

b.        Survey techniques; and

c.         Use of personnel monitoring equipment;

3.        Equipment topics, including:

a.         Operation and control of radiographic exposure equipment, use of remote handling equipment, and use of storage containers, using pictures or models of source assemblies (pigtails);

b.        Storage, control, and disposal of licensed material; and

c.         Inspection and maintenance of equipment;

4.        The requirements of pertinent Agency rules; and

5.        Case histories of accidents in radiography.

H.      A licensee shall maintain records of radiographer certification in accordance with subsection (I)(1) and provide proof of cer- tification as required in subsection (A)(1).

I.        A licensee shall maintain the following records for three years after each record is made:

1.        Records of training for each radiographer and each radiographer’s assistant. For radiographers, the records shall include radiographer certification documents and verification of certification status. All records shall include copies of written tests, dates of oral and practical examinations, and names of individuals who conducted and took the oral and practical examinations; and

2.        Records of annual refresher safety training and semi- annual inspections of job performance for each radiogra- pher and each radiographer’s assistant. The records for the annual refresher safety training shall list topics dis- cussed during training, the date of training, and names of each instructor and attendee. For inspections of job per- formance, the records shall include a list of the items

checked during the inspection and any non-compliance observed by the RSO.

Historical Note

New Section made by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R.

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