Ionizing RadiationStandardsIonizing radiation is addressed in specific OSHA standards for general industry, maritime, and construction. This section highlights OSHA standards and documents related to occupational exposures to ionizing radiation. Show
This section also provides an overview of the responsibilities of other federal agencies and states regarding occupational radiation protection. Briefly:
OSHA StandardsOSHA's Ionizing Radiation standards protect workers in:
The construction standard for ionizing radiation (29 CFR 1926.53) incorporates by reference the provisions of the general industry standard (29 CFR 1910.1096), in addition to requiring a competent person to perform activities involving the use of radioactive materials or X-rays (see 29 CFR 1926.53(b)). While some shipyard employment operations are covered by OSHA's Uses of Fissionable Material in Ship Repairing and Shipbuilding standard (29 CFR 1915.57), the general industry standard for ionizing radiation (29 CFR 1910.1096) also applies across the maritime sector to activities on vessels and on shore, including in shipyard employment, marine terminals (see 29 CFR 1917.1(a)(2)(vii)), and longshoring (see 29 CFR 1918.1(b)(5)). The tables below outline OSHA's standards for ionizing radiation and related hazards. OSHA standards cover all workers in the private sector, as well as civilian employees of most federal entities. State and local government employees are covered if they are in one of the 28 states and two territories that operate their own OSHA-approved state plans.
Under OSHA's Ionizing Radiation standard (29 CFR 1910.1096), employers must:
See the full Ionizing Radiation Standard for all requirements. Which of the following organizations is responsible for enforcing radiation safety standards?The NRC, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the departments of Energy and Transportation are the principal federal agencies responsible for establishing radiation protection regulations.
What agency publishes radiation protection standards based on scientific research?ch. 3 radreview. Which regulatory agency has the authority to control the possession use and production of atomic energy in the interest of national security?National Nuclear Security Administration | Department of Energy.
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