Radiation safety officer - Qualifications

1. Except for licenses exclusive to the transport of TENORM waste, the specific licensee shall require an individual fulfilling the responsibilities of the radiation safety officer as provided in section 33.1-10-23-27 to be an individual who has completed a department approved training program consisting of forty hours of classroom training in the following areas: a. Characteristics of radiation; b. Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity; c. Hazards of exposure to radiation; d. Radiation detection and measurement; e. Minimizing radiation exposure (time, distance, shielding, and respiratory precautions); f. Use and types of personnel-monitoring equipment; g. Proper use of protective equipment; and h. Transportation of licensed material. 2. For licenses exclusive to the transport of TENORM waste, the licensee shall require an individual fulfilling the responsibilities of the radiation safety officer to be an individual who has completed a department approved training program consisting of eight hours of classroom training in the following areas: a. Characteristics of radiation; b. Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity; c. Hazards of exposure to radiation; d. Radiation detection and measurement; e. Minimizing radiation exposure (time, distance, shielding, and respiratory precautions); f. Use and types of personnel-monitoring equipment; g. Proper use of protective equipment; and h. Transportation of licensed material.