Induction checklist for ionising radiation users

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Induction checklist for ionising radiation users

Part 1
The induction process is essential to ensure that new staff / students are aware of the practical aspects of working
with radiation in their designated areas. The induction must be done before the new radiation worker uses any
ionising radiation.

A record of this induction to be kept locally.

1.1 Name of inductor
Date of induction
(must be a registered radiation user or the appropriate RPS

1.2 Inductee details: Initials CID Supervisor / PI of new
Surname radiation worker

1.3 Location details: Building Room(s) / Area(s) Name of responsible RPS
Campus

Part 2
Before practical induction all new staff / students must confirm they have done the following:

Action Confirmation (9)
Read and understood a copy of the local rules

Attended the Principles of Radiation Protection training course

Have received, read and understood copies of radiation assessment forms
associated with their work from the RPO
Have completed personal registration process

Have received appropriate personal dosimetry equipment

Inductee(s): All the above actions have been completed.
Signature(s):

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Part 3

This forms part of the statutory requirement for training in radiation protection. Please initial those items covered and
indicate ‘n/a’ for those items not applicable.

Category Inducted (9)
General
Good Lab Practice – do’s and don’ts in labs
Order and approval Show new user area they will be allowed to work in
Receipt of order Show location of Environment Agency authorisation certificates
Storage in lab Explain the role of the RPS
Use in lab Explain user responsibilities.
Disposal Identify contact numbers (RPS, RPO, Safety Dept)
New and Expectant Mothers

Procedure for ordering isotopes
TAD system – what it is and why it is used

Identify where in the building isotope orders received
Identify transport route from collection point to lab
TAD label must be attached and TAD sheet completed

Importance of security or radioactive sources
Local arrangements for securing radioactive sources
What to do if source goes missing

Types of monitor in lab or area
Monitoring procedures and local arrangements (practical
demonstration - before, during and after use)
Completing TAD forms for each use
Location of equipment specifically designated for use with
radioactive material (e.g. centrifuges, fume cupboards etc)
Unauthorised staff or students must not use radioactive material

Description of waste routes for radioactive material
Location of bins for radioactive material
Location of designated sink for disposal of radioactive material

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Completion of waste disposal bin or sink records

Arrangements for collection or removal of bins containing
radioactive material
Importance of minimising and segregating waste due to costs

Personal dosimetry Procedures for collection of dosimeters

Procedures for requesting or receiving dosimeters

What to do if a dosimeter is lost

Use of body (TLD) badges – (how to wear, procedures for
exchange and individual’s responsibilities).
Use of finger dosimeters - issue of, how to wear, and return of

What to do in event of release of radioactive material

Reporting accidents or near misses (release of material etc)

Level of release that must be reported to the RPO immediately

Emergency procedures What to do if personally contaminated

What if a piece of equipment fails with radioactive material inside
it
What to do in event of ingestion or eye splash with radioactive
material
Location of spill and decontamination kits and what is in them
and how to use them

Part 4

Inductor: the above named individual(s) in section 1.2 has received an induction and can now work in the
designated radiation labs / areas as indicated in 1.3.

Signature: