J. N. ESLAVA.

PhD
Lecturer/Dean
RADIATION PROTECTION

all persons

staff and members of the public

ultimate responsibility
of the management
department/ section

responsible for the

implementation of
radiation protection
procedures
DOH AND PNRI

provide guidance and recommendations

on any matters relating to safe use

of radiation
MANAGEMENT

*assist in practical implementation

of radiation protection
procedure in industry

*establish a Radiation Safety Committee

*designate a RPO
* manager
* radiation protection
adviser
* RPO/RSO

* operator

* medical officer
CHARGE
ensure that licensed equipment/
material will be used safely
include review as necessary
of training programs
equipment, facility,
supplies and
procedures
ensure that licensed material/
equipment is used in compliance
with the DOH/ PNRI regulations

establish a table of investigational

level for individual occupational
radiation exposures

identify program and solution

familiar with all pertinent
authority regulations, the
license application, the
license and amendments
review training and experience of
the proposed authorized users
and determine that their
qualifications are sufficient to
enable the individuals to perform
their duties and in accordance
with the regulations and the
license
review quarterly the RPO’s summary
report of the occupational radiation
exposure records of all personnel
giving attention to individuals or
group of workers whose
occupational exposure appears
excessive
establish a program to ensure
that all persons whose duties
may require them to work in or
frequent areas where x-rays/
radioactive materials are used
appropriately instructed as
required in the regulations
review at least annually the
RPO’s summary of report of
entire radiation safety program
to determine that all activities
are being conducted safely, in
accordance with the regulations
and the conditions of the
license
review include:
examination of records
reports of the RPO
results of competent authority
inspections (DOH/PNRI)
written safety measures
adequacy of the management
control system
recommend remedial action to
correct deficiencies identified
in the radiation safety program
maintain written minutes of
all committee meetings
members of the staff of the
department concerned and
have suitable training in
radiation protection
APPOINTMENT:
* minimal requirements and qualities
theoretical training and
practical experience as
approved by the Regulatory
Authority

ensure the necessary knowledge

of the properties of ionizing
radiation and regulations
used in industrial radiography
authority to command sufficient
respect from people doing the
work

able to exercise necessary

supervision of radiation
protection and to stop
unsafe practice
AUTHORITY:

• reports directly to the head of the

department on all radiation
issues

• advice and reports to the committee

on matters pertaining to
radiation safety
• assumes control in any emergency
involving radiation hazards

• shut down and process that

somebody is in violation of the
Regulatory Authority policy
until the issues is resolve
• enter all areas of the department
to conduct test required for
monitoring

• licensee’s liaison on license or

registration matters
* hazard assessment and drawing
up emergency plans

* restriction of exposure and

maintenance of engineering
controls and other equipment
provided for such restriction
* identification of controlled and
supervised areas

* control of access to controlled

areas

* dosimetry and monitoring

* adequate monitoring of
workplaces
* drawing up and reviewing
written administrative
procedures that define the
means of complying with
regulatory or other
requirements
* drawing up and reviewing
operational procedures to
ensure that exposures to
radiation are ALARA (ALARP)

* investigation of abnormally
high exposures and
overexposures
* supervision of radiography

* implementation of the
maintenance schedule of all
safety related equipment

* training
* investigation of causes,
consequences, remedial
actions and accident
prevention measures
* decide whether any special
restrictions are required with
respect to the exposure of
declared pregnant operator/
worker
* prior examination of any plans
for a new fixed facility or
modifications to an existing
fixed facility from a
radiation safety standpoint

* maintaining required safety

documents
*reinforced regularly

*updated when necessary

*documented
✓Designated Responsible
Operator

✓User Training

✓Operating Procedures/
Instructions

✓Engineered Protection Systems

✓Surveillance Programs
• The Head of the Organization unit to which
the x-ray unit is assigned shall ensure that
only those individuals who are qualified use
the x-ray unit

• The unit is maintained in a manner that is in

compliance with the safety requirements.

• Anyone who wishes to work with radiation-

producing equipment have a thorough
understanding of regulations and hazards
associated with the use of ionizing radiation
Users authorized to operate the unit shall
be trained in the following topics.
-Hazards of exposure to x-rays radiation
-General methods to minimize the
radiation exposure
-Protective devices incorporated into the
x-ray unit to minimize or prevent
radiation exposures.
-Proper operating procedure of the x-ray
unit
-How to recognize failures of protection
system or other unusual conditions
which could lead to radiation exposure
Nature of Ionizing Radiation

Basic Principles and Methods of Protection

Measurement of Radiation Fields and Units

of Measurements

Warning Signs and Signals and any Actions

to be Taken

Actions to be Taken in Emergencies

Operating Procedures
✓Proper Operating sequence

✓ Description of personnel protective

mechanism and warning devices

✓ Prohibiting or altering or by passing

interlocks on the system

✓ A copy of these procedures shall be

readily available to users of the x-
ray unit
 The engineered protection system
shall include:
✓Interlocks shall be tested at least annually or ANA

✓ Shielding adequate to reduce the exposure rate

✓ A console “power On” indicator should be present

✓ A warning light adequate to warn anyone present in the

room that x-rays are being produced shall be present .
This light shall be labeled as to its meanings

✓ The system shall bear a label :Caution: this equipment

produces x-rays when energized – to be operated only
by qualified personnel,” or the equivalent
SURVEILLANCE
PROGRAM

- health surveillance

- operational surveillance