TRAVISAFBI48-105 — Radiation Safety Program

TRAVISAFBI48-105 governs the control of radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices at Travis Air Force Base.

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  • Publication number: TRAVISAFBI48-105
  • Title: RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM
  • Date: 2016-06-10

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TRAVISAFBI48-105 addresses nonionizing and ionizing radiation, RAM receipt, shipment, storage, movement, and disposition. It requires designated safety officers, training programs, reporting procedures, and controls for radiation sources.

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

Topics covered

  • Nonionizing radiation
  • Ionizing radiation
  • Radioactive materials
  • Radiation-producing devices
  • RAM receipt and shipment
  • RAM storage
  • RAM movement
  • RAM disposition

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 possess RAM or radiation-producing devices. (paragraph 1)

When is a Unit Laser Safety Officer required?

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

What training program must commanders establish for EMFR safety?

With support from the IRSO, establish and maintain a unit EMFR safety awareness training program. (paragraph 40-201)

What procedures are required for suspected EMFR overexposures?

Establish procedures for workers to report suspected EMFR overexposures to the responsible supervisor, and to BE. (paragraph 40-201)

Who handles requests to use radioactive materials or radiation-producing devices?

Act as a central point of contact for all requests to use RAM or radiationproducing devices, including those used by contractors while on the installation. (paragraph 40-201)

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