American National Standard N13.36
Ionizing Radiation Safety Training for Workers
Abstract
This standard establishes minimum requirements and provides
recommendations and guidelines for the analysis, design, development,
implementation, and evaluation of ionizing radiation safety training
for workers. Target audience, responsibilities, training topics, and
instructor qualifications are presented.
Training program performance requirements are provided, as well as
guidance, to assure that the objectives of this standard are met.
Foreword
This standard specifies the process for developing and implementing
radiation safety training using performance-based concepts. Radiation
safety training includes radiological safety policies, fundamental
radiological controls, and the technical functions of specific
facilities, but may vary significantly from site to site depending on
the requirements and potential risks associated with the work involved.
Who will benefit
All individuals who may be occupationally exposed to radioactive
materials or other radiation sources shall have radiation safety
training prior to or concurrent with their work assignment. Individuals
who do not have radiation safety training shall work under the
supervision of a qualified worker.
About this version
The emphasis in this version of the standard is on the development of
radiation safety training using the performance-based concepts outlined
in Section 7.0. Performance-based training focuses on the instruction
and practices required to develop job-related knowledge, skills, and
abilities, rather than on the prescriptive content of training. The
Health Physics Society Standards Committee (HPSSC) Working Group
recommends this type of training, as opposed to a broad training
program with specific performance objectives, because of the diversity
of radiological workers and concern that knowledge based training may
be misapplied. The group also prefers that the scope and depth of
training be based on the hazards and magnitude of the risk that the
hazard poses and that passing scores be based on goals and the
characteristics of test questions. Where passing scores are established
(e.g., multiple choice exams), these should be based on an analysis of
the test questions. Important: This standard does not replace
regulatory or contractual requirements for training that may establish
minimum objectives, topics, class duration, and passing scores. It also
does not address any radiation safety training received as part of an
academic program of study. Such individuals will still require
site-specific training and on-the job training for certain tasks.
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