Chapter DHS 157

DHS 157.45(2)(b) (b) The records shall include the date, the name of the individual making the record, radionuclide, number of becquerels (curies) or mass and manufacturer, model and serial number of each source of radiation and device, as appropriate.

DHS 157.45(3) (3) Records of radiation survey instruments. A licensee or registrant shall maintain records of the calibrations of its radiation survey instruments that are required under s. DHS 157.38 and retain each record for 3 years after the record is created.

DHS 157.45(4) (4) Records of leak testing of sealed sources and devices containing du. A licensee shall maintain records of leak test results for sealed sources and for devices containing DU. The results shall be stated in units of becquerels or mCi. A licensee shall retain each record for 3 years after the record is made or until the source in storage is removed.

DHS 157.45(5) (5) Records of quarterly inventory.

DHS 157.45(5)(a) (a) A licensee shall maintain records of the quarterly inventory of sources of radiation, including devices containing depleted uranium as required by s. DHS 157.40 and retain each record for 3 years.

DHS 157.45(5)(b) (b) The record shall include the date of the inventory, name of the individual conducting the inventory, radionuclide, number of becquerels (curies) or mass in each device, location of sources of radiation and devices and manufacturer, model and serial number of each source of radiation or device, as appropriate.

DHS 157.45(6) (6) Utilization logs.

DHS 157.45(6)(a) (a) A licensee or registrant shall maintain utilization logs showing for each source of radiation all the following information:

DHS 157.45(6)(a)1. 1. A description, including the make, model and serial number of the radiation machine or the radiographic exposure device, transport or storage container in which the sealed source is located.

DHS 157.45(6)(a)2. 2. The identity and signature of the radiographer to whom the radiation source is assigned.

DHS 157.45(6)(a)3. 3. The location and dates of use, including the dates removed and returned to storage.

DHS 157.45(6)(a)4. 4. For permanent radiographic installations, the dates each radiation machine is energized.

DHS 157.45(6)(b) (b) A licensee or registrant shall retain the logs required by par. (a) for 3 years.

DHS 157.45(7) (7) Records of inspection and maintenance of radiation machines, radiographic exposure devices, transport and storage containers, associated equipment, source changers and survey instruments.

DHS 157.45(7)(a) (a) A licensee or registrant shall maintain records specified in s. DHS 157.41 of equipment problems found in daily checks and quarterly inspections of radiation machines, radiographic exposure devices, transport and storage containers, associated equipment, source changers and survey instruments and retain each record for 3 years after it is made.

DHS 157.45(7)(b) (b) The record shall include the date of check or inspection, name of inspector, equipment involved, any problems found and what repair and maintenance, if any, was performed.

DHS 157.45(8) (8) Records of alarm system and entrance control checks at permanent radiographic installations. A licensee or registrant shall maintain records of alarm system and entrance control device tests required by s. DHS 157.42 and retain each record for 3 years after it is made.

DHS 157.45(9) (9) Records of training and certification.

DHS 157.45(9)(a) (a) A licensee or registrant shall maintain the following records for 3 years:

DHS 157.45(9)(a)1. 1. Records of training of each radiographer and each radiographer’s assistant. The record shall include radiographer certification documents and verification of certification status, copies of written tests, dates of oral and practical examinations, the names of individuals conducting and receiving the oral and practical examinations and a list of items tested and the results of the oral and practical examinations.

DHS 157.45(9)(a)2. 2. Records of continuing education safety training and semi-annual inspections of job performance for each radiographer and each radiographer’s assistant. The records shall list the topics discussed during the safety training, the dates the continuing education safety training was conducted and names of the instructors and attendees. For inspections of job performance, the records shall also include a list showing the items checked and any non-compliance observed by the radiation safety officer or designee.

DHS 157.45(10) (10) Copies of operating and emergency procedures. A licensee or registrant shall maintain a copy of current operating and emergency procedures until the department terminates the license or registration. Superseded material shall be retained for 3 years after the change is made.

DHS 157.45(11) (11) Records of personnel monitoring. A licensee or registrant shall maintain all the following exposure records as specified in s. DHS 157.44 (6):

DHS 157.45(11)(a) (a) Direct reading dosimeter readings and yearly operability checks required by s. DHS 157.44 (6) (b) and (c) for 3 years after the record is created.

DHS 157.45(11)(b) (b) Records of alarming ratemeter calibrations for 3 years after the record is created.

DHS 157.45(11)(c) (c) Personnel dosimeter results until the department terminates the license or registration.

DHS 157.45(11)(d) (d) Records of estimates of exposures as a result of off-scale personal direct reading dosimeters or lost or damaged film badges, TLD’s or similar approved devices until the department terminates the license or registration.

DHS 157.45(12) (12) Records of radiation surveys. A licensee shall maintain a record of each exposure device survey conducted before the device is placed in storage as specified in s. DHS 157.44 (7) (c). Each record shall be maintained for 3 years after it is made.

DHS 157.45(13) (13) Form of records. Each record required by this subchapter shall be legible throughout the specified retention period. The record may be the original, a reproduced copy, microform, or electronic storage provided the copy or microform is authenticated by authorized personnel and the microform or electronic copy is capable of reproducing a clear reproduction throughout the required retention period. Records, such as letters, drawings and specifications, shall include all pertinent information, such as stamps, initials and signatures. A licensee or registrant shall maintain adequate safeguards against tampering with and loss of records.

DHS 157.45(14) (14) Location of documents and records. A licensee or registrant shall maintain copies of all the following documents:

DHS 157.45(14)(a) (a) Records required by this subchapter and other applicable subchapters at the location specified in s. DHS 157.13 (6) (k).

DHS 157.45(14)(b) (b) Current copies of the following, sufficient to demonstrate compliance, at each applicable field station and each temporary jobsite:

DHS 157.45(14)(b)1. 1. The license or registration authorizing the use of sources of radiation.

DHS 157.45(14)(b)2. 2. A copy of this subchapter and subchs. I, III and X.

DHS 157.45(14)(b)3. 3. Utilization logs for each source of radiation dispatched from that location as required under sub. (6).

DHS 157.45(14)(b)4. 4. Records of equipment problems identified in daily checks of equipment as required under sub. (7) (a).

DHS 157.45(14)(b)5. 5. Records of alarm system and entrance control checks required under sub. (8), if applicable.

DHS 157.45(14)(b)6. 6. Records of direct reading dosimeters such as pocket dosimeters or electronic personal dosimeters readings as required under sub. (11).

DHS 157.45(14)(b)7. 7. Operating and emergency procedures as required under sub. (10).

DHS 157.45(14)(b)8. 8. Evidence of the latest calibration of the radiation survey instruments in use at the site, as required under sub. (3).

DHS 157.45(14)(b)9. 9. Evidence of the latest calibrations of alarming ratemeters and operability checks of dosimeters as required under sub. (11).

DHS 157.45(14)(b)10. 10. Survey records as required under sub. (12) and s. DHS 157.31 (4) as applicable for the period of operation at the site.

DHS 157.45(14)(b)11. 11. The shipping papers for the transportation of radioactive materials required under subch. XIII.

DHS 157.45(14)(b)12. 12. When operating under reciprocity under subch. II, a copy of the applicable state or nuclear regulatory commission license authorizing the use of sources of radiation.

DHS 157.45 History History: CR 01-108: cr. Register July 2002 No. 559, eff. 8-1-02; CR 06-021: am. (11) (c), r. and recr. (14) (b) 6. Register October 2006 No. 610, eff. 11-1-06; CR 22-015: am. (11) (c) Register June 2023 No. 810, eff. 7-1-23.

DHS 157.46 DHS 157.46 Notifications.

DHS 157.46(1) (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:

DHS 157.46(1)(a) (a) Unintentional disconnection of the source assembly from the control cable.

DHS 157.46(1)(b) (b) Inability to retract the source assembly to its fully shielded position and secure it in its retracted position.

DHS 157.46(1)(c) (c) Failure of any component which is critical to safe operation of the device to properly perform its intended function.

DHS 157.46(1)(d) (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.

DHS 157.46(2) (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:

DHS 157.46(2)(a) (a) Description of the equipment problem.

DHS 157.46(2)(b) (b) Cause of each incident, if known.

DHS 157.46(2)(c) (c) Name of the manufacturer and model number of equipment involved in the incident.

DHS 157.46(2)(d) (d) Place, date and time of the incident.

DHS 157.46(2)(e) (e) Actions taken to establish normal operations.

DHS 157.46(2)(f) (f) Corrective actions taken or planned to prevent recurrence.

DHS 157.46(2)(g) (g) Names and qualifications of personnel involved in the incident.

DHS 157.46(3) (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.

DHS 157.46 History History: CR 01-108: cr. Register July 2002 No. 559, eff. 8-1-02.

DHS 157.47 DHS 157.47 Reciprocity.

DHS 157.47(1) (1) Licenses. All reciprocal recognition of licenses by the department shall be granted under subch. II.

DHS 157.47(2) (2) Certification.

DHS 157.47(2)(a) (a) The department shall grant reciprocal recognition of an individual radiographer certification provided that all the following apply:

DHS 157.47(2)(a)1. 1. The individual holds a valid certification issued by an independent certifying organization or agreement state that meets the criteria in 10 CFR 34 Appendix A.

DHS 157.47(2)(a)2. 2. The requirements and procedures of the certifying entity issuing the certification affords the same or comparable certification standards as those afforded by s. DHS 157.44 (3) (a).

DHS 157.47(2)(a)3. 3. The applicant presents the certification to the department prior to entry into the state.

DHS 157.47(2)(a)4. 4. No escalated enforcement action against the individual is pending with the nuclear regulatory commission or in any other state.

DHS 157.47(2)(b) (b) A certified individual who is granted reciprocity by the department shall maintain the certification upon which the reciprocal recognition was granted or prior to the expiration of the certification shall meet the requirements of s. DHS 157.44 (3) (a).

DHS 157.47 History History: CR 01-108: cr. Register July 2002 No. 559, eff. 8-1-02.

DHS 157.48 DHS 157.48 Specific requirements for radiographic personnel performing industrial radiography.

DHS 157.48(1) (1) Job site requirements. At a job site, a licensee or registrant shall supply all the following:

DHS 157.48(1)(a) (a) At least one operable, calibrated survey instrument for each exposure device or radiation machine in use.

DHS 157.48(1)(b) (b) A current whole body personnel monitor, TLD, film badge or similar approved device for each person performing radiographic operations.

DHS 157.48(1)(c) (c) An operable, calibrated pocket dosimeter with a range of zero to 200 milliroentgens for each person performing radiographic operations.

DHS 157.48(1)(d) (d) An operable, calibrated, alarming ratemeter for each person performing radiographic operations using a radiographic exposure device.

DHS 157.48(1)(e) (e) Barrier ropes and signs as required in subch. III.

DHS 157.48(2) (2) Proof of certification. Each radiographer at a job site shall carry on their person a valid certification ID card issued by a certifying entity.

DHS 157.48(3) (3) Prohibition. Industrial radiographic operations may not be performed if any of the items in subs. (1) and (2) are not available at the job site or are inoperable.

DHS 157.48(4) (4) Termination of operation. During an inspection, the department may terminate an operation if any of the items in sub. (1) or (2) are not available or inoperable or if the required number of radiographic personnel are not present. Operations may not resume until all required conditions are met.

DHS 157.48 History History: CR 01-108: cr. Register July 2002 No. 559, eff. 8-1-02.

subch. V of ch. DHS 157 Subchapter V — Radiation Safety Requirements for Well Logging

DHS 157.51 DHS 157.51 Prohibition.

DHS 157.51(1) (1) Well logging.

DHS 157.51(1)(a) (a) A licensee may not perform well logging with a sealed source unless, prior to commencement of the operation, the licensee has a written agreement with the well operator, well owner or land owner that includes all the following provisions:

DHS 157.51(1)(a)1. 1. In the event a sealed source is lost in the well, the licensee shall make a reasonable effort at recovery unless, in the licensee’s opinion, the recovery effort could result in rupture of the sealed source.

DHS 157.51(1)(a)2. 2. If a decision is made to abandon the sealed source in the well, the licensee shall meet the requirements of s. DHS 157.56 (3) and any requirements of the department of natural resources under chs. NR 141, 500 to 544, and 812.

DHS 157.51(1)(a)3. 3. If the environment, any equipment, or personnel are contaminated with licensed material, the equipment or personnel shall be decontaminated before release from the site or the site shall be decontaminated before release for unrestricted use.