64E-5.429. Source Movement Logs, Daily Survey Reports, and Individual Dosimeter Logs

(1) Each time a radiation source is removed from storage, the licensee or registrant shall complete and maintain source movement logs for each radiation source with the following information, as applicable:

(a) The locations where used, the names of the jobs or clients, and the dates of use including the dates removed and returned to storage;

(b) The manufacturer’s name, model, and serial number of the radiographic exposure device, source changer, or radiation machine used;

(c) The sealed source manufacturer’s name, model, and serial number, activity in curies (becquerels) on the date of receipt and each date of use, and the due date of the next leak test;

(d) The results of the reference survey of the radiographic exposure device or source changer performed upon removal and return to storage; and

(e) The identity and signature or initials of the radiographer to whom the radiation source has been assigned.

(2) Before performing industrial radiography, leak tests, source exchanges, or quarterly inspection and maintenance of radiographic equipment, the licensee or registrant shall prepare and maintain a daily survey report for each radiation source with the information described below as it becomes available:

(a) The location where used, the name of the job or client, and the date of use;

(b) The manufacturer’s name, model, and serial number of the radiographic exposure device, source changer, or radiation machine used;

(c) The sealed source manufacturer’s name, model, and serial number and activity in curies (becquerels) for the date of use;

(d) The names and titles of the radiographic personnel working with the radiation source;

(e) The serial number of the personnel monitoring badge, pocket dosimeter, and alarm ratemeter used by each of the radiography crew members;

(f) The manufacturer’s name, model, serial number, and date of calibration or calibration due date for each survey meter used;

(g) The results of the reference survey performed when the radiographic exposure device or source changer is removed from or returned to storage;

(h) Evidence of performance of the equipment checks described in subsection 64E-5.430(1), F.A.C.;

(i) The results of the survey of the posted perimeter in mR/hr (mSv/hr) and feet (meters);

(j) The total exposure time; and

(k) The start, end, and total pocket dosimeter readings for all radiographic personnel.

(3) Radiographic personnel shall maintain an individual log of their daily dosimeter totals. Each individual shall record the doses measured by his or her dosimeter at the end of each day of radiographic operations and total the recorded doses at the end of each week and at the end of each month. Copies of the individual dosimeter logs shall be provided to the radiation safety officer (RSO) or the RSO’s designee no later than 7 days after each month. The RSO or the RSO’s designee shall review the logs within 7 days of receipt and shall date and sign or initial the logs at the time of the review. Each log shall include the following information:

(a) The name of the individual;

(b) The dates of the monitoring periods;

(c) The daily, weekly, and monthly individual radiation dose totals as measured by the dosimeter; and

(d) The date the log was reviewed by the RSO or the RSO’s designee and the signature or initials of the RSO or the RSO’s designee.

Rulemaking Authority 404.051 FS. Law Implemented 404.022, 404.051(1), (4), 404.081(1) FS. History–New 9-11-01, Amended 9-28-06.