Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

Staff Requirements

Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

1) Objectives;

2) Institutional responsibilities;

3) Minimum staff required;

4) Education and Training.

Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

To achieve an understanding of the requirements for appropriate staffing of cyclotron facilities and for training of staff in radiation protection.

Objectives

Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

Licensee must provide physical and financial resources required to do the job.

•Provide tools, training, equipment, qualifications, etc.

•The scope and depth of radiation safety training will vary significantly with the job requirements and the responsibilities of the individual. These requirements and responsibilities are determined by the licensee and assessed by Regulatory Body.

Role and responsibility of the licensee for training of staff

Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

Organizational Structure Of Radiation Protection In A Typical Cyclotron Facility

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Radiation Protection Officer

Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

Radiation Protection Service

Head of Cyclotron Operation and Maintenance

Head of Radiopharmacy Operation and Maintenance

Head of Facility

Cell OperatorCyclotron Operator

Auxiliary Staff

Head of Radiation Protection

Radiation Protection Officer

Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

The licensee

Designate Radiation Protection Officer, Committees

Ensure that persons who are required to use or handle radioactive materials or who may be exposed

to radiation in the course of their duties are adequately trained

Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

Personnel

Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

The topics to be covered in radiation safety training can be grouped under three broad headings:

• Definitions and terms, including essential terminology, radiation protection and the effects of radiation.

• Concepts, ranging from good work practices to the worker’s responsibility for radiation protection.

• Regulations and licensing, including current and proposed regulations governing training requirements, and the license issued for that particular facility.

Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

Maintenance, Servicing and Operators of the Cyclotron:

Usually provided by the manufacturer or by a senior operator or service technician, (initially trained by the manufacturer).

Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

In-house training..

The Radiation Protection Officer is responsible to implement and apply the training of operators, nurses, cleaning staff, interim personnel, packaging personnel, security personnel, Third Party service providers (mechanical, electrical, etc).

Authorization and Inspection of Cyclotron Facilities

• A procedure shall be in place to identify the extent, duration and frequency of training as well as of refresher training. The procedure shall contain day to day operation, unusual occurrences, and emergency occurrences.

• Courses, refreshers, drills and rehearsals must be approved by the Radiation Protection Committee.

• Records must be kept and internal certificates must be issued to the attendants.