Radiation health audits and corrective actions

Question 1

CO

Answer 1

shall implement requirements for the command’s radiation health program

Ensure commands radiation exposure is held as low as reasonably achievable

report correction of audit discrepancies and identification of root causes to the inspecting activity

review the monthly radiation health program assessment from the medical department representative

ensure that personnel in the command receive the required radiation health training

Question 2

XO

Answer 2

Prime responsibility for proper administration of the command’s radiation Health Program

Review and forward to the CO reports on corrective action taken and identification of root causes on discrepancies noted from each radiation health audit

review and forward the monthly radiation health program assessment to the CO

Coordinate and participate in the external and internal radiation health audit

Question 3

RHO

Answer 3

Specializes in RH

Administer the radiation health program per requirements of applicable references and higher directives

Maintain and audit personnel health records and personnel records of occupational radiation exposure

Question 4

Requirements for performing radiation health audits for forces afloat

Answer 4

External Radiation Health Audit
a. Conducted by parent group, (squadron, NSSC) annual

b. XO should normally participate in the external radiation health audit. If not, requests to waive requirement should be submitted