64E-5.1313. Training and User Requirements

Unless otherwise specifically licensed by the department, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, an agreement state or a licensing state to perform such services, the licensee shall not remove sealed sources from source holders; remove source holders containing sealed sources from devices; perform maintenance or repair of devices or sources holders containing sealed sources, including repair or maintenance of the shutter; perform installations, replacement, removal from service, relocations, or disposal of sealed sources, source holders or devices containing sealed sources; or perform initial radiation surveys of devices or source holders.

(1) Users of sealed sources in fixed devices must have completed a minimum of 8 hours of training from individuals approved by the department. This training must include the areas described in Rule 64E-5.1307, F.A.C.

(2) Individuals who perform installations, maintenance or service, initial radiation surveys, relocations, or removal from service must have completed a minimum of 40 hours of training from individuals approved by the department. This training must include the following:

(a) The principles and fundamentals of radiation protection and safety practices related to the use of radioactive material;

(b) Radiation measurements, use of radiation detection instruments and monitoring techniques;

(c) Biological effects of radiation;

(d) Procedures for performing services; and

(e) Actual practice in performing the services.

(3) Documentation of training for each user must be maintained for the duration of employment or 5 years, whichever is greater.

(4) Sealed sources in fixed devices may be used by individuals under the supervision of an authorized user. An authorized user must be available at all times when sealed sources in fixed devices are being used.

(5) Installations, maintenance or service, initial radiation surveys, relocations or removal from service may be performed by individuals who are under the direct supervision and in the physical presence of an individual who is an authorized user for these operations.

Rulemaking Authority 404.051, 404.061, 404.071, 404.081 FS. Law Implemented 404.022, 404.051(1), (4), (6), (9), (10), 404.061(2), (3), 404.071(1), 404.081(1) FS. History–New 5-12-93, Formerly 10D-91.1418.