LITTLEROCKAFBI48-148 — Radiation Safety Program

LITTLEROCKAFBI48-148 governs the installation radiation safety program for radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices.

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  • Publication number: LITTLEROCKAFBI48-148
  • Title: RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2021-07-20

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It covers clinical X-ray use, radiation dosimetry, heritage program surveys, radon, inventories, and protection during contingencies. It requires written safety procedures, radiation surveys, inventory controls, dose monitoring, and risk management.

Applies to: It applies to all activities on Little Rock Air Force Base (LRAFB), Arkansas, to include tenant units, as well as, contractors who possess, use, handle, store, or bring radiation sources onto the installation.

Topics covered

  • Clinical X-ray use
  • Radiation dosimetry
  • Heritage program radiation surveys
  • Radon
  • RAM inventories
  • Radiation-producing device inventories
  • Contingency radiation protection

Questions and answers

What procedures are required for clinical use of X-ray?

Each MTF shall have and implement written operating and safety procedures. (paragraph 1)

What must happen before a medical procedure involving radiation?

Before any medical procedure involving radiation is performed, the patient shall be asked if she is pregnant. (paragraph 1)

When must radiation exposure to a conceptus or nursing child be reported?

MTFs shall report any total effective dose equivalent to a conceptus (i.e., embryo or fetus) or nursing child that is greater than 50 mSv (5 rem) that is a result of the administration of machine produced radiation to a pregnant individual or nursing mother from studies or treatments where the resultant dose was not specifically approved, in advance, by the requesting physician. (paragraph 1)

What survey is required before adding a heritage item to the inventory?

Prior to a new item being added to the inventory, Bioenvironmental Engineering will survey the internal and external components for the presence of radiation. (paragraph 1)

How should radiation exposure be managed during contingencies?

The dose to an individual conducting operations shall be monitored and limited in accordance with the commander’s operational exposure guidance. (paragraph 1)

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