934AWI48-201 — Radiation Safety For Ionizing, Emf, And Lasers

934AWI48-201 governs radiation safety and control for ionizing radiation, EMF, and lasers at Minneapolis Air Reserve Station.

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  • Publication number: 934AWI48-201
  • Title: RADIATION SAFETY FOR IONIZING, EMF, AND LASERS
  • Date: 2025-06-04

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It establishes local procedures for radioactive material and directed energy safety and control, including ALARA, surveys, swipe samples, EMFR, lasers, and emergency procedures. It requires applicable workplaces to appoint safety representatives, maintain inventories and records, and follow procedures for radioactive material, radiation sources, EMFR emitters, and laser-producing devices.

Topics covered

  • ALARA principles
  • RAM storage areas
  • Incoming and outgoing RAM surveys
  • Swipe samples
  • Contractor radioactive material use
  • EMFR emitters
  • Industrial lasers
  • Emergency radiation procedures

Questions and answers

What safety principle does 934AWI48-201 require for radiation, EMFR, and laser exposures?

Current Air Force policy dictates that all ionizing radiation, EMFR, and laser exposures be prevented or kept to an absolute minimum. (paragraph 1)

Which workplaces must appoint a URSO or ULSO?

Each workplace identified in this instruction shall assign a Unit Radiation Safety Representative (URSO) and/or Unit Laser Safety Officer (ULSO) as directed by the IRSO/ILSO. (paragraph 1)

How must incoming radioactive material packages be inspected?

All incoming packages containing radioactive materials will be inspected by a qualified individual per Technical Order (T.O.) 00-110N-3, Requisition, Handling, Storage, and Identification of Radioactive Material. (paragraph 4)

When is IRSO approval required for ordering RAM?

Prior to ordering any RAM in any quantity, approval must be received from the IRSO.

What approval is required before a contractor brings radioactive material onto MARS?

Contractor use of radioactive material must be approved by the Installation or alternate IRSO prior to bringing the equipment on base IAW AFMAN 40-201. (paragraph 48-148)

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