Administrative Code Chapter 420-3-26 requires Alabama State Board of Health licensees or registrants licensed pursuant to Act No. 582, codified at Code of Alabama 22-14-1, and the rules pursuant thereto, to post Agency Form X Alabama Radiation Safety Standards for Protection Poster. The Alabama Radiation Safety Standards for Protection Poster advises employees that work in radiation control areas of the Alabama Radiation Safety Standards for Protection that apply to their work. The posting covers both employer and employee responsibilities for work involving sources of radiation.
Rule Topics
The Alabama Radiation Safety Standards for Protection Poster advises employees that employers must post or make available the rules, licenses and operating procedures for the work performed by the employee. Employees have a responsibility to familiarize themselves with these rules. The rules cover:
- Limits on exposure to radiation and radioactive material in restricted and unrestricted areas.
- Measures to be taken after accidental exposure.
- Personnel monitoring surveys and equipment.
- Caution signs, labels, and safety interlock equipment.Exposure records and reports.
- Options for workers regarding Alabama Department of Public Health inspections.
- Related matters.
Radiation Exposure History
The Alabama Radiation Safety Standards for Protection Poster also advises employees of rules regarding reports of radiation exposure history. An employer must give an exposed employee a written report if the employee is exposed to radiation in excess of any applicable limit. If personal monitoring is required, an employee must receive a written exposure report annually and when the employment is terminated.
Inspections
The Alabama Radiation Safety Standards for Protection Poster advises employees that the facilities is subject to Agency inspection. A worker who believe the employer is operating in violation of the Act or rule may request an inspection. The worker may bring to the attention of the inspector conditions that caused or contributed to the violation. The Poster also provides contact information for the Alabama Department of Public health.
Notice Posting
The Alabama Radiation Safety Standards for Protection Poster must be posted in sufficient number of places to assure that all employees working in or frequenting any portion of a restricted area are able to observe a copy on the way to or from their place of employment.