Application For Use of Radiation-Producing Equipment

• An explanation of the need to use equipment
• A description of the radiation-producing equipment to be used and a layout drawing of the use area including structures, benches and other work areas, adjacent rooms, exits, equipment locations, etc.
• Procedures for proposed operations which involve the use radiation-producing equipment sufficiently detailed to evaluate the associated hazards
• A copy of the applicant's current Curriculum Vitae
• A description of the applicant's past training and experience with the use of radiation equipment including dates, locations, equipment description, and brief process discussions
• A list of all individuals who will be working with the equipment under the applicant's supervision
• A description of the equipment, including personal protective equipment, that will be available to identify, control and/or minimize the radiation hazard

Once the Application is complete, the applicant must submit it along with any attachments to the RSC via Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). The RSO will complete a radiological safety evaluation consisting of a review of the Application, an interview with the applicant, and a visit to the applicant's laboratory (as necessary). Upon completion, the RSO will summarize the evaluation in writing. The evaluation summary will consist of an item by item analysis of the Application and the RSO's recommendation(s).

The Application, attachments and RSO evaluation are then forwarded to each member of the Radiation Safety Committee for comment and action. Questions from members of the RSC will be addressed appropriately by either the RSO or the applicant. Approval, disapproval or conditional approval will be by majority opinion of the technical members of the Radiation Safety Committee. Records of applications, evaluations, and RSC actions will be kept by EHO for review.

Following approval by the RSC, the Radiation Equipment Supervisor becomes responsible for all radiation related activities that are performed or required to be performed in accordance with the conditions of approval. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, relevant equipment purchase, safety surveys, and protocol development and implementation. The RES is responsible for ensuring that individuals in their laboratory who work with ionizing radiation or who are exposed to ionizing as a result of activities conducted under their supervision, are properly trained and aware of the related hazards. The RES must also ensure that only approved radiation equipment procedures are performed in the laboratory and that the RSO is notified of any changes in use areas, equipment, individuals or procedures. A summary of the responsibilities of a Radiation Equipment Supervisor are provided in Section 1.3 of the Radiation Protection Program Handbook.

Any additions or modifications to approved procedures or radiation-producing equipment use that could potentially increase or modify the radiation hazard previously evaluated or introduce a new hazard, must be approved by the RSC prior to commencement. Amendment requests including a revised "Application for Use of Radiation Equipment" should be submitted to the RSC via the RSO.
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