§390.70. Personnel Training

a)         The registrant shall ensure that all personnel who operate particle accelerators:

 

1)         Receive instruction in the fundamentals of radiation safety including:

 

A)        Characteristics of beta, gamma and x-radiation;

 

B)        Units of radiation dose equivalent (sievert or rem);

 

C)        Hazards of excessive exposure to radiation;

 

D)        Levels of radiation from particle accelerators; and

 

E)        Methods used to limit radiation doses at the specific facility to be operated, including:

 

i)          Shielding;

 

ii)         Interlock system;

 

iii)        Safety rules; and

 

iv)        Radiation monitoring equipment.

 

2)         Receive instruction in the use and care of individual monitoring devices used at the facility.

 

3)         Are knowledgeable of:

 

A)        The location and use of all operating controls;

 

B)        The pertinent requirements of 32 Ill. Adm. Code:  Chapter II, Subchapter b; and

 

C)        The registrant's written operating and emergency procedures.

 

4)         Receive at least 1 month of on-the-job training before assuming operational responsibility.

 

b)         All operator's assistants or helpers shall receive the training listed in subsections (a)(1) through (a)(3) above.

 

(Source:  Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 3143, effective February 22, 1994)