JBLANGELY-EUSTISI48-104 — Ionizing Radiation Protection

JBLANGELY-EUSTISI48-104 governs the Radiation Safety and ALARA Program and the control of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices.

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  • Publication number: JBLANGELY-EUSTISI48-104
  • Title: IONIZING RADIATION PROTECTION
  • Date: 2016-11-29

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It covers radiation safety roles, permits, procurement, storage, handling, accountability, disposal, dosimetry, laser safety, and electromagnetic field safety. It requires designated safety officers, training programs, incident investigations, and reporting of applicable events.

Applies to: It applies to all activities on Joint Base Langley-Eustis (JBLE) Langley to include its tenant units as well as contractors who possess, use, handle or store sources of radiation within JBLE.

Topics covered

  • Radioactive materials
  • Radiation-producing devices
  • ALARA Program
  • Laser and optical radiation safety
  • Electromagnetic field safety
  • Radiation dosimetry
  • Radioactive waste disposal
  • Radiation incident reporting

Questions and answers

Who must appoint a Unit Radiation Safety Officer?

Appoint, in writing, a Unit Radiation Safety Officer (URSO) if their unit or workplace uses and/or possesses radioactive material or radiation-producing devices.

What qualifications must a RAM Permit Radiation Safety Officer have?

The PRSO must be a member of the using organization and meet education and experience requirements in AFI 40-201. (paragraph 48-148)

When are Unit Laser Safety Officers required?

Appoint Unit Laser Safety Officers (ULSO) for units using or possessing American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Class 3B or 4 lasers. (paragraph 40-201)

What training program must unit commanders establish for electromagnetic field safety?

Establish a unit EMF safety awareness training program. (paragraph 40-201)

How are radioactive waste disposal and recycling requests handled?

Coordinate requests for radioactive waste disposal and recycling through Wright-Patterson AFB Installation Management Division’s Air Force Radioactive Recycling and Disposal Office (88 ABW/CEIEC). (paragraph 48-109)

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