Appendix 9 - Duties of radiation worker
The duties of a radiation worker are as follows:
- To become registered as a University of St. Andrews radiation worker;
- To be working on a radiation project that has been approved by the URPA;
- To be familiar with the University and School/Unit Local Rules for work with ionising radiation;
- To be aware of the main chemical and physical properties of any radioactive substance being used;
- To be familiar with the physical properties and biological effects of the radiations generated or emitted;
- To take all necessary precautions to reduce to a minimum work-associated hazards e.g. radiation, fire etc.;
- To make full and proper use of any personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided;
- To report without delay to the LRPS and DRPS any known defect in the PPE provided;
- To have available adequate monitoring equipment which they know how to use and can correctly interpret the readings of such equipment;
- To carry out such radiation, contamination and thyroid monitoring as is recommended in the Local Rules;
- To submit orders for radioactive materials only in accordance with the procedure laid down in the School/Unit Local Rules;
- To inform the DRPS in advance whenever radioactive substances from a source other than a commercial supplier are to be brought into the School/Unit;
- To wear personal dosimeters in the position stipulated by the URPA;
- To record the nature and activity of all the radionuclide disposals in the form of (i) Solid and Liquid waste in a designated container (ii) Aqueous Liquid waste discharged via designated sink. These disposals must be carried out in accordance with the School/Unit Local Rules;
- To obtain approval from the URPA, via the DRPS, before transporting any radioactive substances out-with the School/Unit;
- To notify the LRPS and DRPS before carrying out equipment modifications which may have a radiation safety implication.