94AWI40-201 — Radiation Safety Program

94AWI40-201 governs radiation safety requirements for ionizing and nonionizing radiation at Dobbins ARB.

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  • Publication number: 94AWI40-201
  • Title: RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2017-01-26

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It covers NDI operations, dental x-ray operations, TLD use, laser and EMFR safety, ALARA practices, static displays, and overexposure procedures. It requires surveys, training, monitoring, warning signs, documentation, and investigations for suspected radiation overexposures.

Applies to: This instruction applies to individuals at all levels who work with radiation emitting processes or deal with the storage and shipping of radioactive materials including all 94 Airlift Wing, Air Force tenants and BOS contractors.

Topics covered

  • NDI operations
  • Dental x-ray operations
  • TLD monitoring
  • Laser safety
  • EMFR safety
  • ALARA practices
  • Static display radiation
  • Radiation overexposure procedures

Questions and answers

How often must aircraft x-ray operating procedures be reviewed?

Reviews the safe use and operation of aircraft x-ray equipment operating procedures annually to ensure currency and compliance with T.O. 33B-1-1, Nondestructive Inspection Method, Chapter 6, Section VIII. (paragraph 1)

What dosimeter must NDI personnel wear during aircraft x-ray sessions?

Personnel are required to wear a whole body TLD with each aircraft x-ray session for the entire duration of the session. (paragraph 5)

When must individuals be enrolled on the TLD program?

Individuals who have the potential to get more than 10% of the annual limit must be enrolled on the TLD program. (paragraph 5)

What happens when a female on the TLD program becomes pregnant?

The work center supervisor must inform SGPB when a female on the TLD program becomes pregnant. SGPB will then enroll the individual on the TLD monthly monitoring program. (paragraph 5)

What is required for suspected radiation overexposure incidents?

Every incident involving a suspected radiation overexposure to personnel covered by this instruction will be investigated and documented.

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