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Monitor radiation

Monitor radiation

Unit of competency
National Code
PSPRAD707A
State Code
D3758
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
07/03/2012
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
08/07/2014
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
08/07/2014
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit covers the ability to safely monitor radiation and the exposure of people and environment during radiation-related work activities. This involves identifying information about the work activities to be monitored, using the specified monitoring equipment, and applying safe working rules and monitoring procedures to obtain reliable results.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for assigned monitoring tasks
  • 1.1. Use organisation's radiation management plans to obtain information about the hazards associated with assigned tasks and the monitoring equipment and safe working rules to be used at the site, and refer to radiation protection safety standards, codes and guidelines if necessary.
  • 1.2. Liaise with relevant site personnel to arrange access and confirm the nature and likely duration of assigned monitoring tasks.
  • 1.3. Perform and record pre-use checks of radiation instruments and tag or replace faulty items as necessary.
  • 1.4. Check that personal protective equipment (PPE) and other task-related equipment is fit for purpose.
  • 1.5. Stow all radiation instruments and monitoring equipment to ensure safe transport to the site and within the site if required.
2. Obtain reliable monitoring data or samples
  • 2.1. Apply safe working rules to minimise personal ionising radiation exposure according to relevant radiation protection safety standards, codes and guidelines.
  • 2.2. Operate radiation instruments in accordance with radiation management plans and manufacturer specifications.
  • 2.3. Conduct regular instrument checks and minor maintenance if required.
  • 2.4. Conduct repeat measurements for quality control purposes in accordance with procedures, and identify and report atypical equipment response.
  • 2.5. Collect and label environmental samples using specified equipment and procedures to preserve their integrity if required.
  • 2.6. Record atypical radiation conditions.
  • 2.7. Seek advice to deal with any situation beyond own technical competence.
3. Complete assigned monitoring tasks
  • 3.1. Check for contamination of equipment.
  • 3.2. Re-stow all radiation instruments and monitoring equipment to ensure safe transport from the site and within the site if required.
  • 3.3. Record use of PPE and radiation instruments in accordance with radiation management plans.
  • 3.4. Before storing PPE, radiation instruments and monitoring equipment, check their condition in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and radiation management plan.
  • 3.5. Store any samples to preserve their integrity, security and traceability in accordance with sampling procedures.
  • 3.6. Organise the management of any waste in accordance with organisation's procedures.
4. Analyse monitoring data and report results
  • 4.1. Record results in accordance with procedures.
  • 4.2. Check that recorded outcomes are consistent with expectations.
  • 4.3. Compare results with relevant radiation limits and identify and record any significant differences or atypical results.
  • 4.4. Identify potential or actual radiation protection issues revealed by the site monitoring tasks.
  • 4.5. Identify potential improvements that could be made to monitoring at site.
  • 4.6. Maintain required records that are complete, accurate, legible and secure.
  • 4.7. Provide site and personal radiation data to authorised personnel if required.
5. Respond to potential or actual radiation incidents
  • 5.1. Recognise unusual situations, unexpected hazards, and potential or actual emergency radiation incidents.
  • 5.2. Inform the responsible person or delegate about the situation, hazard or incident and seek their advice.
  • 5.3. Initiate appropriate workplace emergency first response in accordance with instructions, radiation management plans and organisation's response procedures.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE676 PSPRAD401 Monitor radiation Unit of competency