TINKERAFBI48-148 — Ionizing Radiation Protection

TINKERAFBI48-148 governs ionizing radiation protection for personnel and the general public at Tinker Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: TINKERAFBI48-148
  • Title: IONIZING RADIATION PROTECTION
  • Date: 2023-10-26

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It addresses radioactive materials, radiation producing devices, dosimetry, radiation safety programs, radioactive waste, and radiation monitoring. It requires approvals, qualified personnel, notifications, audits, investigations, and compliance with applicable requirements.

Applies to: It applies to Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units, except where noted otherwise.

Topics covered

  • Ionizing radiation protection
  • Radioactive materials
  • Radiation producing devices
  • Radiation dosimetry
  • Radioactive mixed waste
  • Radiation safety audits

Questions and answers

When must a unit appoint a Radiation Safety Officer?

Appoint a qualified individual, in writing, as the Unit Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) when in possession of radioactive material (RAM) or radiation producing devices (RPDs) to act as the single focal point for the unit on radiation protection matters.

When should the IRSO be contacted about radioactive materials or radiation producing devices?

Contact the IRSO as early as possible in the acquisition process, whenever RAM or RPDs are required, to obtain written approval.

How quickly must abnormal or suspected radiation overexposures be reported?

Ensure that the IRSO is promptly notified of any abnormal exposures or suspected overexposures to ionizing radiation.

What must be reviewed before contract work involving radioactive materials begins?

Provide all design reviews and work order requests involving potential use, movement, or disposal of RAM to the IRSO for review and approval prior to allowing work to commence on contract.

What investigation action level applies to radiation monitoring areas?

Establishes an investigation action level for each monitoring area in accordance with DAFMAN 48-125 and AFMAN 48-148 (default is 10% of the occupational exposure limit unless otherwise specified by the IRSO). (paragraph 48-125)

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