Assessor Resource
PSPRAD304
Work safely with radiation-sealed source equipment
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
This unit of competency applies to authorised personnel who work at geotechnical, construction, mining and manufacturing, or analytical and research sites with any of the following sealed sources or equipment:
industrial radiography equipment or gamma sources
portable density and moisture gauges
fixed source gauges, such as level, density, thickness and proximity
bore hole logging
portable XRD and XRF instruments
The tasks assigned to personnel would be performed under the authorisation of a responsible person and with the advice of a radiation safety professional, such as a radiation safety officer and in accordance with radiation protection safety standards, codes and guidelines.
This unit covers the ability to work safely when operating sealed source equipment that emits ionising radiation. This involves assessing risks before conducting the assigned work tasks, using recommended controls, applying safe working rules and emergency response procedures, monitoring radiation levels and completing required documentation.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
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