VANDENBERGAFBI48-148 governs radiation and laser safety, including radioactive materials and radiation-producing devices on Vandenberg Air Force Base.
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Its sections address non-ionizing and ionizing radiation, radioactive material approval, receipt, shipment, storage, movement, and disposition. It establishes procedures for licensing, handling, transportation, emergency operations, and the Radiation Safety and ALARA Program.
Applies to: This document applies to all assigned, attached, and tenant units as well as contractors who possess, use, handle, or store sources of ionizing and non-ionizing radiation within the confines of VAFB.
Do not expose pregnant workers to levels of radiation that will result in a dose greater than 0.5 rem (500 mrem) throughout the full term of the pregnancy. (paragraph 1)
Only authorized personnel will open or package containers of radioactive material or items. (paragraph 1)
Move RAM only in adequately shielded and authorized containers per Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations (49 CFR). (paragraph 7)
Transfer RAM only to another licensed agency or to a licensed disposal contractor. (paragraph 8)
Obtain written clearance from the IRSO before using this area for other purposes. (paragraph 6)