BLOCK 6: NON-IONIZING RADIATION - Unit 1: Non-ionizing Radiation Safety Program (complete) Flashcards
The ____________________ Program identifies and establishes the methods used to protect workers and the public from all forms of radiation.
RADIATION SAFETY PROGRAM
This includes recommending controlled areas, engineering, administrative, personal protective equipment (PPE), warning devices, and posting requirements.
_______________ advises local commanders during contingency operations regarding the potential for personnel injuries from radiation emissions.
BIOENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
EMF RADIATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for establishing a unit Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) Radiation safety program if/when it is required by regulation. They ensure workplace supervisors develop a unit radiation safety awareness training plan.
UNIT COMMANDERS
EMF RADIATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must ensure workers are aware of the hazard and follow safety procedures. They will prepare an EMF radiation safety awareness training plan as delegated from the unit commander.
WORKPLACE SUPERVISORS
EMF RADIATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Must fulfill obligations to follow all safety procedures and report overexposures to their supervisors.
WORKERS
EMF RADIATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will establish procedures for workers to report suspected overexposures to EMF radiation.
UNIT COMMANDERS
EMF RADIATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides consultant support to the installation commander on radiation protection issues. One of their main responsibilities is keeping installation commanders informed about radiation health and safety issues and effectiveness of measures to control radiation hazards.
INSTALLATION RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER (IRSO)
The IRSO, in most instances, is the base bioenvironmental engineer who has had additional training as a radiation safety officer.
EMF RADIATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
They will ensure hazardous EMF radiation areas are clearly posted and ensure proper protective actions are followed by all workers.
WORKPLACE SUPERVISORS
EMF RADIATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
BE roles in radiation safety can be summed up as assisting unit commanders and shop supervisors in ________________ and ________________ radiation hazards and developing an effective safety and awareness training program.
IDENTIFYING and CONTROLLING
EMF RADIATION ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of BE?
a.) Conduct EMF health hazard evaluations
b.) Conduct an assessment for HERP
c.) Investigate all alleged or suspected overexposures
d.) Establish procedures for workers to report suspected overexposures to EMF radiation.
d.) Establish procedures for workers to report suspected overexposures to EMF radiation.
This is a responsibility of the Unit Commander.
AFI ________________ states that BE will:
Maintain knowledge level in assessing EMF hazards
Conduct EMF health hazard evaluations
Assist unit commanders and workplace supervisors
Conduct an assessment for HERP
Provide guidance to local commanders regarding the potential for personnel injuries from EMF emissions
Investigate all alleged or suspected overexposures
Notify and coordinate with USAFSAM/OEC, AFMSA/SG3PB, and the MAJCOM BE on all EMF overexposure investigations
Coordinate with MAJCOM Weapons Safety on EMF weapon incident investigations
Consult with the Installation Frequency Manager to review and update EMF emitter inventories
AFI 48-109 Electromagnetic Field Radiation Occupational and Environmental Program
Develops and manages an installation laser and optical radiation safety program.
INSTALLATION LSO
The installation LSO is usually your BE flight commander or delegated person by the commander.
Ensures that workers are following safety procedures and they are the ones that conduct training for their personnel; holds the responsibility of the health of all personnel under him or her.
WORKPLACE SUPERVISOR
A person within a shop or flight that holds the responsibility of supporting organization/unit commanders on laser and optical radiation safety program issues.
UNIT LSO
According to AFI 48-139 2.23.5 states “that the ULSO will coordinate suspected laser accidents/incidents with the ILSO/BE and SEG.”
Fulfills obligations to follow all safety procedures, ensure training is kept up-to-date and report any potential or actual overexposures to their chain of command.
INDIVIDUAL WORKER
