RAD Protection II ch. 10 test pt.1

set of numeric dose limits that are based on calculations of the various risks of cancer and genetic effects to tissues or organs exposed to radiation

effective dose limiting system

radiation induced malignancy that are caused by exposure to ionizing radiation

cancerous neoplasms

the _____ is considered authority on the safe use of sources of ionizing radiation

ICRP (international commission on radiological protection)

the _____ is responsible for clear and consistent radiation protection guidelines. Recommendation for occupational and public dose limits

ICRP (international commission on radiological protection)

the ____ reviews recommendations formulated by the ICRP (what does this organization do)

NCRP (national council on radiation protection and measurements)

the ____ organization determines the ways ICRP recommendations are incorporated into the U.S. radiation protection criteria

NCRP (National council on radiation protection and measurements)

this organization evaluates human and environmental ionizing radiation exposures from a variety of sources and gets their information from epidemiological data (Japan bomb)

Unscear (United Nations scientific committee on the effects of atomic radiation)

This is an advisory group that reviews biologic effects of ionizing and risk assessment

NAS/NRC-BEIR

this organizations purpose is a federal agency that has the authority to control possession, and production of atomic energy in national security

NRC

states that have entered agreement with the NRC. Permits the state to undertake responsibility of licensing/regulating use of radioisotopes within that state

agreement states

this organization facilitates the development and enforcement of regulations pertaining to control of radiation in the environment

EPA (environmental protection agency)

this organization regulates occupational exposure through part 1910 title 29 U.S. code of federal regulations

OSHA (occupational safety and health administration)

this organization is responsible for regulations concerning employees right to know about hazards that may be present in the work space

OSHA (occupational safety and health administration)

the role of this certain individual is to oversee the programs daily operation and provide for formal review of the program each year

RSO

this individual is responsible for developing an appropriate radiation safety program for the facility that follows international guidelines for radiation protection

RSO

this individual is responsible for maintaining and monitoring records for all personnel and counciling for individuals who receive dose above the allowable limit

RSO

this organization is responsible for conducting an on going electronic product radiation control program. Includes setting up standards for the manufacture, installation, assembly and maintenance of machines for radiologic procedures

CDRH (center for devices and radiological health)

know the 4 international organizations responsible for evaluating the relationship between radiation EqD and induced biological effects

ICRP, NCRP, UNSCEAR, NAS/NRC-BEIR

know how governmental agencies use NCRP

use NCRP as a scientific basis for radiation protection

know who and why certain groups may look to the NCRP for guidance

nongovernmental groups desiring to improve their radiation safety practices refer to this public service organization for guidance

what are the U.S. radiation regulatory agencies (5)

NRC, Agreement states, EPA, FDA, OSHA

what does the NRC have the power to do

enforce radiation protection standards

what is the main function of the NRC

oversee the nuclear energy industry

know what agreements between the agreement states permit

the contracting state to undertake the responsibility of licensing and regulating the use of radioisotopes and certain other radioactive materials within that state

what the FDA conducts under public law 90-602, the radiation control for health and safety act of 1968

conducts on going product radiation control program regulating design and manufacturing of electronic products including diagnostic x ray equipment

know what compliance with the FDA standards ensures:

protection of exposed persons from faulty manufacturing

where does OSHA function at

places of employment, predominantly in industry

know what hazards employees must be made aware of in workplace in compliance with OSHA

hazardous substances, infectious agents, ionizing radiation, non ionizing radiation

what must facilities that provide imaging services have

an active and detailed radiation safety program

be able to describe in detail the implementation requirements of a radiation safety program (implementation, what it must provide, and what it delegates

implementation starts with the administration, must provide resources necessary for creating/maintaining a program, delegate operational funds in the budget

why the NRC mandates that a RSC be established

imports guidance for the program and facilitates the ongoing operation

who generally takes on the role of an RSO

medical physicist, health physicist, radiologist, or other qualified/trained individual

know what 3 things the RSO must be provided

sufficient authority, organization freedom, management prerogative

know why RSO must have independent control

so they have the ability to stop operations that are unsafe

know why the NRC requires the name of the RSO be on the facilities license

to ensure an identified responsible qualified person

know what radiation control for health and safety is also known as

public law 90-602

know what the radiation control for health and safety or public law 90-602 is passed to protect

public from hazards of unnecessary radiation exposure from electronic products

know what is the responsibilities include of the public 90-602 law (multiple)

setting manufacturing standards, installations, assembly, and maintenance for rad procedures, assessing biologic effects of radiation

what does the ICRP stand for

International Commission on Radiological Protection

what does the NCRP stand for

National council on radiation protection and measurements

what does UNSCEAR stand for

United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation

what does NAS/NRC-BEIR stand for

national academy of scientific/national research council committee on biological effects of ionizing radiation

what does the NRC stand for

nuclear regulatory commission

what does EPA stand for

Environmental Protection Agency

what does the FDA stand for

u.s food and drug administration

what does OSHA stand for

occupational safety and health administration

what does CDRH stand for

center for devices and radiological health