MCCONNELLAFBI48-104 — Installation Radiation Protection Program

MCCONNELLAFBI48-104 governs radiation protection requirements for ionizing and non-ionizing radiation at McConnell AFB.

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  • Publication number: MCCONNELLAFBI48-104
  • Title: INSTALLATION RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAM
  • Date: 2023-06-02

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The publication covers radioactive materials, nondestructive inspection, medical and veterinary x-rays, thermoluminescent dosimeters, lasers, electromagnetic fields, ALARA training, and historical displays. It requires controls, training, surveys, monitoring, notifications, and coordination for specified radiation hazards.

Applies to: This publication applies to all civilian employees and uniformed members of the Department of Defense where personnel have duties that involve performing or supervising work in areas where exposures to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation may occur.

Topics covered

  • Medical and veterinary x-rays
  • Thermoluminescent dosimeters
  • Laser classification
  • Laser safety training
  • Electromagnetic field safety
  • ALARA training
  • Historical radioactive artifacts

Questions and answers

When is approval required for Class 3B or higher lasers?

The BE/ILSO approves all use of lasers, Class 3B or higher, on the installation, this approval must be gained before purchasing or bringing any new systems on base. (paragraph 6)

What notification is required for a unit owning, operating, or purchasing a Class 3B or 4 laser?

BE/ILSO must be notified of any unit owning, operating, or purchasing a Class 3B or 4 laser, for addition to base laser inventory. (paragraph 6)

Which units must appoint a unit laser safety officer?

Appointment of a unit laser safety officer (ULSO) is required for units with a class 3B and 4 lasers. (paragraph 6)

What must happen before new x-ray equipment is used?

Notify BE/IRSO if they receive new x-ray equipment, as an x-ray scatter survey is required to be performed on facilities before the new equipment will be used. (paragraph 2)

When must NDI personnel wear whole body TLDs?

NDI personnel are required to wear whole body TLDs with each aircraft x-ray session for the entire duration of the session. (paragraph 6)

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