Personnel Training

Section 390 Section 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.