Audits and Assessments

The RSO will perform or will assure that at least one documented audit of the radiation safety program is performed annually.

The RSO will perform or will assure that at least one documented audit of the radiation safety program is performed annually.

All incidents involving radioactive materials or radiation will be investigated within twenty-four hours of the first notification of the incident.

The incident investigation will include as a minimum:

  • Incident site review and interview of participants or observers.
  • Assessment of potential releases to environment and/or unmonitored or overexposures of personnel.
  • Evaluation of immediate and follow-up response actions taken.
  • A determination of the cause or causes of the incident.
  • A written report documenting the above with a corrective action plan for preventing recurrence.