All individuals who work in or who frequent areas in which radioactive materials are used or stored:

• Must attend EHRS's radiation safety training before assuming duties in these areas.

Classroom training is provided for new workers dealing with radioactive material two times per year. Interim trainings may be scheduled with the EHRS Department (X8925) if a new worker needs training prior to a scheduled training.

• Must undergo refresher training.

  Annual refresher training is provided by attending one of the scheduled sessions or by completing a safety discussion guide and quiz.

Training is provided for maintenance, custodial, and Public Safety personnel during the New Employee Orientation Program. Refresher training may be conducted by classroom or with a Safety Reminder handout.

The authorized user is responsible for:

• Ensuring that all staff and students under his/her supervision are adequately trained in radiation safety practices specific to the activities conducted in the laboratory. This includes information and training on the hazards, handling procedures, equipment and emergency procedures, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory procedures associated with the radioactive materials.
  
  
• Bearing responsibility for radiation safety, and enforcement of license, state, and federal requirements and the radiation safety manual.
  
  
• Being available to staff and students when materials are delivered and when work with radioactive materials is taking place in their laboratories. If this is not possible, another authorized user should be given this responsibility.
  
  
• Directly supervising staff and students until they are proficient and knowledgeable in handling and compliance procedures regarding the research project and radioactive materials.