1. a) The registrant shall ensure that all personnel who operate particle accelerators:

   1. 1) Receive instruction in the fundamentals of radiation safety including:

      1. A) Characteristics of beta, gamma and x-radiation;
      2. B) Units of radiation dose equivalent (sievert or rem);
      3. C) Hazards of excessive exposure to radiation;
      4. D) Levels of radiation from particle accelerators; and

      5. E) Methods used to limit radiation doses at the specific facility to be operated, including:

         1. i) Shielding;
         2. ii) Interlock system;
         3. iii) Safety rules; and
         4. iv) Radiation monitoring equipment.
   2. 2) Receive instruction in the use and care of individual monitoring devices used at the facility.

   3. 3) Are knowledgeable of:

      1. A) The location and use of all operating controls;
      2. B) The pertinent requirements of 32 Ill. Adm. Code: Chapter II, Subchapter b; and
      3. C) The registrant's written operating and emergency procedures.
   4. 4) Receive at least 1 month of on-the-job training before assuming operational responsibility.
2. b) All operator's assistants or helpers shall receive the training listed in subsections (a)(1) through (a)(3) above.

(Source: Amended at 18 Ill. Reg. 3143, effective February 22, 1994)