CHAPTER 1 RADIATION PROTECTION PROGRAM I ...

5. Keep records of the actions taken in approving the use of radioactivematerials and other sources of ionizing radiation and othertransactions, communications and reports involved in the work of theCommittee.6. Delegate to the Radiation Control Officer the authority to act for theCommittee between meetings. His actions will be reported to theCommittee for review at appropriate intervals.7. Review plans for all new buildings and modifications of existingstructures where radioactive material or radiation producing devicesare to be used.8. Recommend and implement procedures for radioactive waste disposal.9. Periodically review actions of the Reactor Safety ReviewSubcommittee.10. Review at least annually from a radiation safety standpoint, theactivities of the Committee on Human Use of Radioisotopes andRadiation.11. Review all ongoing projects at timely intervals.12. Provide advice to research groups, departments and investigators.B. Radiation Control Officer (RCO)1. Administer the overall day-to-day programs of the University'sRadiation Control Office.2. Approve all University procedures which might conceivably involveradiation exposure and all changes in such procedures. By agreement,the University maintains exclusive control over, and responsibility for,the use of radioactive materials and radiation producing devices at allShands facilities. Approval by the RCO of the policies and proceduresat these facilities, from the radiation safety standpoint, is performed atthe respective department level.3. Act in a supervisory capacity in all aspects of radiation measurementand protection activities, such as personnel monitoring, maintenance ofexposure records, survey methods, waste disposal and radiation safetypractices.4. Consult with potential radioactive material users and advise onradiation safety practices.5. Suspend any operation causing excessive radiation hazards as rapidlyand safely as possible. In carrying out this duty the Radiation ControlOfficer will report directly to the Director, EH&S, and inform theChairman, RCC.1-2 RADIATION CONTROL GUIDE rev 12/99