Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
PART I. Department of Environmental Protection |
Subpart D. Environmental Health and Safety |
Article V. Radiological Health |
Chapter 225. Radiation Safety Requirements for Industrial Radiographic Operations |
SubChapter B. RADIATION-PRODUCING MACHINES |
Section 225.75. Audits and safety reviews of radiographers and radiographers assistants
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(a) The registrant or licensee shall review and provide for the safety and ongoing training needs of radiographers and radiographers assistants at least once during each calendar year.
(b) The registrant or licensee shall conduct an annual inspection program of the job performance of each radiographer and radiographers assistant to ensure that operating and emergency procedures and this article and registration or license requirements for the registrant or licensee are followed. This audit program shall:
(1) Include observation of the performance of each radiographer and radiographers assistant during an actual radiographic operation at intervals not to exceed 1 calendar year.
(2) Provide that, if a radiographer or radiographers assistant has not participated in a radiographic operation for more than 6 months since the last annual inspection, the individuals performance shall be observed and recorded when the individual next participates in a radiographic operation.
(c) The registrant or licensee shall maintain records of the training set forth in subsection (b) to include certification documents, written and field examinations, annual safety reviews and annual audits of job performance. Records shall be available for inspection by the Department for 3 years following the termination of employment of the individual or until the registration or license is terminated.