Section 157.46. Notifications.

 

(1)   Written reports. In addition to the reporting requirements specified in 10 CFR 30.50 and in subch. III , a licensee or registrant shall provide a written report to the department within 30 days of the occurrence of any of the following incidents involving radiographic equipment:

(a) Unintentional disconnection of the source assembly from the control cable.

(b) Inability to retract the source assembly to its fully shielded position and secure it in its retracted position.

(c) Failure of any component which is critical to safe operation of the device to properly perform its intended function.

(d) An indicator on a radiation machine fails to show that radiation is being produced, an exposure switch fails to terminate production of radiation when turned to the off position or a safety interlock fails to terminate x-ray production.

(2)   Reporting requirements. A licensee or registrant shall include all the following information in each report submitted under sub. (1) and in each report of overexposure submitted under s. DHS 157.32 (3) which involves failure of safety components of radiography equipment:

(a) Description of the equipment problem.

(b) Cause of each incident, if known.

(c) Name of the manufacturer and model number of equipment involved in the incident.

(d) Place, date and time of the incident.

(e) Actions taken to establish normal operations.

(f) Corrective actions taken or planned to prevent recurrence.

(g) Names and qualifications of personnel involved in the incident.

(3)   Unlisted site. A licensee or registrant conducting radiographic operations or storing sources of radiation at any location not listed on the license or registration for a period in excess of 180 days in a year shall notify the department prior to exceeding the 180 days.

CR 01-108 : cr. Register July 2002 No. 559 , eff. 8-1-02.