Nebraska Administrative Code › Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM › Title 180 - CONTROL OF RADIATION › Chapter 5 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS › Section 180-5-002 - DEFINITIONS

Current through June 17, 2024
As used in 180 NAC 5, the following definitions apply:
002.01
ANNUAL REFRESHER SAFETY
  TRAINING.
A review conducted or provided by the licensee or
  registrant for its employees on radiation safety aspects of industrial
  radiography. The review must include, as a minimum, any results of internal
  inspections, new procedures or equipment, new or revised regulations, and
  accidents or errors that have been observed. The review must also provide
  opportunities for employees to ask safety questions.
002.02
ASSOCIATED
  EQUIPMENT.
Equipment used in conjunction with a radiographic
  exposure device to make radiographic exposures that drives, guides, or comes in
  contact with the source. Associated equipment includes, but is not limited to
  the guide tube, control or drive cable, removable stop, and the "J" tube and
  collimator when used as an exposure head.
002.03
CAMERA.
Has
  the same meaning as radiographic exposure device.
002.04
CERTIFYING
  ENTITY.
An independent certifying organization meeting the
  requirements in Appendix A of 180 NAC 5 or a state regulatory program meeting
  the requirements in Appendix A, Parts II and III of 180 NAC 5.
002.05
COLLIMATOR.
A
  radiation shield that is placed on the end of the guide tube or directly onto a
  radiographic exposure device to restrict the size of the radiation beam when
  the sealed source is cranked into position to make a radiographic
  exposure.
002.06
CONTROL CABLE.
A cable connected to the source
  assembly and used to drive the source to and from the exposure location. A
  control cable is also known as a drive cable.
002.07
CONTROL DRIVE
  MECHANISM.
A device that enables the source assembly to be moved
  into and out of the exposure device.
002.08
CONTROL TUBE.
A protective sheath for guiding the control cable. The control tube connects
  the control drive mechanism to the radiographic exposure device.
002.09
DRIVE CABLE.
Has the same meaning as control cable.
002.10
EXPOSURE
  HEAD.
Device that locates the gamma radiography sealed source in
  the selected working position. An exposure head is also known as a source
  stop.
002.11
FIELD
  STATION.
A facility where sources of radiation may be stored or
  used and from which equipment is dispatched.
002.12
GUIDE TUBE.
A
  flexible or rigid tube or "J" tube for guiding the source assembly and the
  attached control cable from the exposure device to the exposure head. The guide
  tube may also include the connections necessary for attachment to the exposure
  device and to the exposure head. A guide tube is also known as a projection
  sheath.
002.13
HANDS-ON
  EXPERIENCE.
Experience in all of those areas considered to be
  directly involved in the radiography process that includes, but is not limited
  to taking radiographs, calibration of survey instruments, operational and
  performance testing of survey instruments and devices, film development,
  posting of radiation areas, transportation of radiography equipment, posting of
  records and radiation area surveillance, as applicable.
002.14
INDEPENDENT CERTIFYING
  ORGANIZATION.
An organization that meets all the criteria of
  Appendix A to 180 NAC 5.
002.15
INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY.
An examination of the
  structure of materials by nondestructive methods using sources of ionizing
  radiation to produce radiographic images. Also known as radiography.
002.16
PERMANENT RADIOGRAPHIC
  INSTALLATION.
An enclosed shielded room, cell, or vault, not
  located at a temporary jobsite, where radiography is performed.
002.17
PIGTAIL.
Has
  the same meaning as source assembly.
002.18
PRACTICAL
  EXAMINATION.
A demonstration through application of the safety
  rules and principles in industrial radiography including use of all procedures
  and equipment to be used by radiographic personnel.
002.19
PROJECTOR.
Has the same meaning as radiographic exposure device.
002.20
RADIATION SAFETY OFFICER
  FOR INDUSTRIAL RADIOGRAPHY.
An individual with the responsibility
  for the overall radiation safety protection program on behalf of the licensee
  or registrant and who meets the requirements of 180 NAC 5-015.
002.21
RADIOGRAPHER.
Any individual who performs or who, in attendance at the site where the sources
  of radiation are being used, personally supervises industrial radiographic
  operations and who is responsible to the licensee or registrant for assuring
  compliance with the requirements of the Department's regulations and the
  conditions of the license or registration.
002.22
RADIOGRAPHER'S
  ASSISTANT.
Any individual who under the direct supervision of a
  radiographer, uses radiographic exposure devices, sources of radiation, related
  handling tools, or radiation survey instruments in industrial
  radiography.
002.23
RADIOGRAPHER CERTIFICATION.
Written approval received
  from a certifying entity stating that an individual has satisfactorily met the
  radiation safety, testing, and experience criteria in 180 NAC 15-016.
002.24
RADIOGRAPHIC EXPOSURE
  DEVICE.
Any instrument containing a sealed source fastened or
  contained therein, where the sealed source or shielding thereof may be moved,
  or otherwise changed, from a shielded to unshielded position for purposes of
  making a radiographic exposure. A radiographic exposure device is also known as
  a camera or projector.
002.25
RADIOGRAPHIC OPERATIONS.
All activities performed with
  a radiographic exposure device, or with a radiation machine. Activities include
  using, transporting, except by common or contract carriers, or storing a
  temporary job site, performing surveys to confirm the adequacy of boundaries,
  setting up equipment, and any activity inside restricted area boundaries.
  Transporting a radiation machine is not considered a radiographic
  operation.
002.26
RADIOGRAPHY.
See Industrial radiography.
002.27
S-TUBE.
A
  tube through which the radioactive source travels when inside a radiographic
  exposure device.
002.28
SEALED SOURCE.
Has the same meaning as 180 NAC
  1-002.
002.29
SHIELDED
  POSITION.
A location within the radiographic exposure device,
  source changer or storage container that, by manufacturer's design, is the
  proper location for storage of the sealed source.
002.30
SOURCE
  ASSEMBLY.
Consists of the sealed source and a connector that
  attaches the source to the control cable. The source assembly may include a
  ballstop to secure the source in the shielded position. Also known as a
  pigtail.
002.31
SOURCE
  CHANGER.
A device designed and used for replacement of sealed
  sources in radiographic exposure devices. A source changer may also be used for
  transporting and storing sealed sources.
002.32
STORAGE AREA.
Any location, facility, or vehicle that is used to store and secure a
  radiographic exposure device, a radiation machine, sealed source, or a storage
  container, when it is not used for radiographic operations. Storage areas are
  locked or have a physical barrier to prevent accidental exposure, tampering, or
  unauthorized removal of the device, machine, or container.
002.33
STORAGE
  CONTAINER.
A device in which sealed sources or radiation machines
  are secured or stored.
002.34
TEMPORARY JOB SITE.
A location where radiographic
  operations are performed and where sources of radiation may be stored other
  than the location(s) of use authorized on the license or
  registration.
002.35
UNDERWATER RADIOGRAPHY.
Radiographic operations
  performed when the radiographic exposure device or radiation machine or related
  equipment, or both, are beneath the surface of the water.