Duties of the Radiation Safety Officer
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Assure that radioactive materials possessed under the license conform to the materials listed on the license.
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Assure that licensed radioactive materials are used only by individuals authorized by the license.
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Assure that all authorized users wear required personnel monitoring equipment, such as film badges or TLDs.
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Review all personnel monitoring reports:
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Alert the radiation worker if there is a high or unusual exposure.
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Notify the Radiation Control Agency personnel as required if there is a high or unusual exposure.
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Investigate all unusual exposures.
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Take corrective action to prevent other high or unusual exposures.
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Assure that licensed radioactive materials are properly secured against unauthorized removal at all times when they are not in use.
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Serve as a point of contact between radiation worker and management.
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Give assistance in case of an emergency (gauge damage in the field, fire, theft, etc.).
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Notify proper authorities (local police and state personnel, for example) in case of accident or damage to gauges.
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Assure that the terms and conditions of the license are met.
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Perform periodic leak tests of sealed sources.
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Review records (e.g., personnel exposure records and leak test records) periodically to assure compliance with the Rules and license conditions.
