Whenever a radiographer's assistant uses radiographic exposure devices, uses sealed sources or associated equipment, or conducts radiation surveys required by WAC
246-243-190 to determine that the sealed source has returned to the shielded position after an exposure, he or she shall be under the personal supervision of a radiographer, as defined in WAC
246-243-020. Personal supervision shall include (1) the radiographer's personal presence at the site where the sealed sources are being used, (2) the ability of the radiographer to communicate and give immediate assistance if required, and (3) the radiographer's ability to observe the performance of his/her assistant during the operations referred to in this section.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
70.98.050. WSR 00-08-013, § 246-243-160, filed 3/24/00, effective 4/24/00; WSR 94-01-073, § 246-243-160, filed 12/9/93, effective 1/9/94. Statutory Authority: RCW
70.98.050 and
70.98.080. WSR 91-15-112 (Order 184), § 246-243-160, filed 7/24/91, effective 8/24/91. Statutory Authority: RCW
43.70.040. WSR 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-243-160, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW
70.98.080. WSR 83-19-050 (Order 2026), § 402-36-125, filed 9/16/83. Statutory Authority: RCW
70.98.050. WSR 81-01-011 (Order 1570), § 402-36-125, filed 12/8/80.]