TINKERAFBI48-148_OC-ALCSUP — Ionizing Radiation Protection

TINKERAFBI48-148_OC-ALCSUP governs ionizing radiation protection and exposure control at Tinker Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: TINKERAFBI48-148_OC-ALCSUP
  • Title: IONIZING RADIATION PROTECTION
  • Date: 2024-11-21

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It establishes responsibilities for radiation safety officers, radioactive materials, radiation-producing devices, and radioactive waste. It requires approvals, notifications, audits, records maintenance, and waiver submissions for applicable processes.

Topics covered

  • Ionizing radiation protection
  • Radioactive materials
  • Radiation-producing devices
  • Radiation safety officers
  • Low-level radioactive waste
  • Radiation program audits
  • Investigative action levels

Questions and answers

When is written approval required for 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. (paragraph 3)

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. (paragraph 3)

What must happen after an abnormal exposure or suspected overexposure?

Ensure that the IRSO is promptly notified of any abnormal exposures or suspected overexposures to ionizing radiation. (paragraph 3)

How must suspected theft, loss, sabotage, or release of radioactive material be reported?

If theft, loss, sabotage, or release of radioactive material (RAM) is suspected to have occurred, the Installation Radiation Safety Officer (IRSO) in Bioenvironmental Engineering must be notified immediately via 734-7844 (M-F 0700-1600) or via the BE on-call technician phone 405-823-3949 (after duty hours). (paragraph 3)

What design reviews and work order requests require IRSO approval?

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. (paragraph 3)

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