R 325.5218 Consultation with workers during investigations.

Rule 218. (1) A department representative may consult privately with workers concerning matters of occupational radiation protection and other matters related to applicable provisions of rules and licenses to the extent the department representative deems necessary for the conduct of an effective and thorough investigation. (2) During an investigation, a worker or authorized representative may bring privately to the attention of the department representative, either orally or in writing, any past or present condition that he or she has reason to believe may have contributed to or caused the following: (a) A violation of the act, these rules or license or registration conditions. (b) An unnecessary exposure of an individual to radiation from radioactive material under the licensee's or registrant's control. (3) A written notice presented pursuant to subrule (2) of this rule shall comply with requirements of Rule 219(1). (4) The provisions of subrule (2) of this rule shall not be interpreted as authorization to disregard instructions provided pursuant to Rule 215.