§ 33-06 Training and Instruction of Personnel.
RCNY § 33-06
(a)In accordance with Public Health Law section 3502(6), DOC must develop and implement a documented in-service training program for workers operating a body scanning system.
(b)The training must be provided before any DOC employee, subcontractor, or agent begins to act as a worker, as defined in this Chapter, and must receive additional training annually thereafter.
(c)The training must be designed by a Qualified Physicist and may be presented through lectures or any presentation media. The training must address quality of imaging and radiation safety procedures, including but not limited to: (1) The basics on the types and sources of radiation, units of measurement, biological effects of radiation, measurement of radiation, radiation protection principles including methods of radiation dose reduction with time, distance and shielding, and using survey instruments.
(2)The operation of the body scan system and emergency procedures to demonstrate familiarity with precautions and procedures to minimize exposure.
(3)Relevant regulatory requirements on dose limits, rights of pregnant women and minors.
(d)DOC must instruct workers to: (1) Observe all safety rules pertaining to radiation and other hazards; (2) Promptly report any condition which may lead to the violation of this rule or any unnecessary exposure to radiation; (3) Appropriately respond to warnings or malfunctions; and (4) Obtain radiation exposure reports compiled by DOC when requested. (Added City Record 1/16/2019, eff. 2/15/2019)
