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It is mandatory
that all workers, including principal investigators, be certified
prior to the use of radioactive materials. Certification is obtained
by attending the introductory ORCBS training class and passing the
radiation safety examination. All radiation users/handlers, including
principal investigators, must attend both the radiation safety and
chemical safety parts of the class, since it is impossible to use
radioactive materials without also using chemicals routinely or intermittently.
Initial training
must contain minimally the items listed in Title 10, Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 19.12 (10 CFR 19.12), Training for Radiation Workers.
The ORCBS offers a training class in radiation safety; this covers
the necessary topics. Annual retraining is required for all users
of radioactive materials (including principal investigators); multiple
sessions are offered in many campus locations each year by the ORCBS.
Individuals
who frequent areas where radioactive materials are present and radiation
workers must be trained by the principal investigator according
to the functions performed. This training may be evaluated during
inspections, either by discussions with individuals present or by
written records, if they are used. A checklist (See PI Training
Checklist Appendix) has been developed which may be used to assist
with the clarity and uniformity of the principal investigator training
records.
Registration
is required in advance for introductory safety training classes;
dates of available training sessions may be obtained by calling
the ORCBS and/or by checking the Training Hotline, 2-SAFE (432-7233)
or the ORCBS Web Page, http://www.orcbs.msu.edu.
Advance registration is not required for refresher training, since
dates, times and locations are announced in advance, and attendees
register during the class.
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