Chapter 2 Safety
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2.3 Radiological Safety Officer
To ensure proper handling and the observance of the statutory
requirements the operating company has to appoint a radiological
safety officer who is in charge of all radiation protection issues in
connection with the measuring system.
The radiological safety officer has to:
monitor working with the radiometric measuring system
draw up a plan for the organization of radiation protection
monitor compliance with the regulations of the Radiation Pro-
tection Ordinance
issue directives and carry out training and instruction of the
employees
get on-site information on the situation and takes appropriate
actions immediately if operation problems have occurred
cooperates with the work’s council or the personnel office and
qualified personnel for on-the-job safety, advises and informs
them on important radiation protection issues.
2.4 Duty of Notification
In case of suspected damage to the shielding, the radiological
safety officer has to be informed immediately. Further steps can
be taken in consultation with BERTHOLD TECHNOLOGIES.