T.O. 33B-1-16-119Although responsibility for safe use of sealed sources remains with the contractor pursuant to thecontractor's license, RSOs must review operating procedures to verify compliance with applicableregulations and to assure that Army personnel and property are protected.6.9.5 RadiationSafetyMonitors.Radiation safety monitors are qualified radiographers who work under the direct supervision of the radiographer incharge.6.9.5.1 Training.Radiation safety monitors for both X-ray and gamma-ray sources will receive training in the subject areas listed in 10CFR 19 as well as training commensurate with their assigned duties to include applicable elements specified inparagraph 9-10d(1) therein.6.9.5.2 Duties.a. Operate radiation survey meters.b. Establish location of radiation barriers.c. Set up personnel barriers.d. Prevent unauthorized personnel from entering a radiation area.e. Record radiation intensity reading at barriers.f. Record personnel pocket dosimeter reading.g. Utilize dosimetry devices as specified by the Radiation Safety Officer.h. Perform other duties as directed by the radiographer in charge.6.9.6 RadiationSafetyMonitorAssistants.Radiation Safety Monitor Assistants are those persons who assist the radiographer and/or the Radiation Safety Monitorin preventing unauthorized access into radiographic inspection areas. Safety assistants are not authorized inside theradiation area during irradiation. Assistants will be stationed outside the radiation area but in such a location as to beable to monitor the barrier and to prevent barrier penetration. Assistants will at all times be in direct vision or contactwith the safety monitor or radiographers to effect radiation termination if required. If this is not possible, adequatemeans of communication SHALL be specified by the local RSO during a survey of the radiographic inspection area andoperation. Adequate means of communication may include, but need not be limited to, two-way radios, whistles,electronic/propellant activated noise alarms or ultrasonic/infrared intrusion barriers. Assistants will receive theirinstructions directly from the radiographer in charge or the Radiation Safety Monitor, but not from another assistant.6.9.6.1 Training.As mandated by 10 CFR 19, assistants shall receive, as a minimum, radiation safety training covering the followingitems: properties of X and gamma rays, hazards of excessive exposure to radiation, methods of measuring radiation,radiation protection, and operation of specific measurement devices that will be used. This training must be conductedby a qualified radiographer, Bioenvironmental Engineer or Radiation Safety Officer and documented in the individual'straining record or the Maintenance Management Information Control System (MMICS). Refresher training SHALL beconducted annually.6.9.6.2 Duties.a. Operate radiation survey meters.
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