[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 10, Volume 4]
[Revised as of January 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 10CFR835.901]

[Page 548-549]
 
                            TITLE 10--ENERGY
 
                    CHAPTER III--DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
 
PART 835_OCCUPATIONAL RADIATION PROTECTION--Table of Contents
 
                   Subpart J_Radiation Safety Training
 
Sec.  835.901  Radiation safety training.


    (a) Each individual shall complete radiation safety training on the 
topics established at Sec.  835.901(c) commensurate with the hazards in 
the area and the required controls:
    (1) Before being permitted unescorted access to controlled areas; 
and
    (2) Before receiving occupational dose during access to controlled 
areas at a DOE site or facility.
    (b) Each individual shall demonstrate knowledge of the radiation 
safety training topics established at Sec.  835.901(c), commensurate 
with the hazards in the area and required controls, by successful 
completion of an examination and performance demonstrations:
    (1) Before being permitted unescorted access to radiological areas; 
and
    (2) Before performing unescorted assignments as a radiological 
worker.
    (c) Radiation safety training shall include the following topics, to 
the extent appropriate to each individual's prior training, work 
assignments, and degree of exposure to potential radiological hazards:
    (1) Risks of exposure to radiation and radioactive materials, 
including prenatal radiation exposure;
    (2) Basic radiological fundamentals and radiation protection 
concepts;
    (3) Physical design features, administrative controls, limits, 
policies, procedures, alarms, and other measures implemented at the 
facility to manage doses and maintain doses ALARA, including both 
routine and emergency actions;
    (4) Individual rights and responsibilities as related to 
implementation of the facility radiation protection program;
    (5) Individual responsibilities for implementing ALARA measures 
required by Sec.  835.101; and
    (6) Individual exposure reports that may be requested in accordance 
with Sec.  835.801.
    (d) When an escort is used in lieu of training in accordance with 
paragraph (a) or (b) of this section, the escort shall:
    (1) Have completed radiation safety training, examinations, and 
performance demonstrations required for entry to the area and 
performance of the work; and
    (2) Ensure that all escorted individuals comply with the documented 
radiation protection program.
    (e) Radiation safety training shall be provided to individuals when 
there is a

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significant change to radiation protection policies and procedures that 
may affect the individual and at intervals not to exceed 24 months. Such 
training provided for individuals subject to the requirements of Sec.  
835.901(b)(1) and (b)(2) shall include successful completion of an 
examination.

[63 FR 59685, Nov. 4, 1998]