Subsection 3: Role of the radiation protection advisor

The radiation protection advisor:

1° Advises on :

a) The design, modification or fitting out of workplaces and safety devices intended to prevent the risks associated with ionising radiation;

b) The programmes for checking work equipment and workplaces provided for in section 6 of this chapter and the procedures for monitoring workers' individual exposure;

c) The appropriate instrumentation for the checks referred to in b) and operational dosimeters;

d) The procedures for classifying workers provided for in Article R. 4451-57 ;

e) The procedures for defining the boundaries of and conditions of access to the zones referred to in Articles R. 4451-24 and R. 4451-28 ;

f) Preparation for and response to radiological emergencies as provided for in Section 12 of this chapter;

2° Shall provide assistance with:

a) The risk assessment provided for in Article R. 4451-13 et seq.;

b) The definition and implementation of the provisions relating to the preventive measures and resources provided for in section 5 of this chapter, in particular those concerning the definition of dose constraints provided for in 1° of Article R. 4451-33 and the identification and delimitation of the zones provided for in Articles R. 4451-22 and R. 4451-26;

c) The definition and implementation of the provisions relating to the conditions of employment of workers provided for in Section 7 of this Chapter, in particular those concerning the individual assessment of the risk associated with ionising radiation provided for in Article R. 4451-52, the individual protection measures provided for in Article R. 4451-56 and the information and safety training for workers provided for in Articles R. 4451-58 and R. 4451-59;

d) The definition and implementation of the provisions relating to the monitoring of the individual exposure of workers provided for in section 9 of this chapter in liaison with the occupational physician;

e) The coordination of preventive measures relating to radiation protection within the meaning of article R. 4511-5;

f) Drawing up procedures and resources for the decontamination of workplaces likely to be decontaminated;

g) Investigating and analysing the significant events mentioned in Article R. 4451-77;

3° Carry out or supervise:

a) The measurements provided for in Article R. 4451-15 ;

b) The checks on the effectiveness of the means of prevention provided for in section 6 of this chapter, with the exception of those provided for in articles R. 4451-40 and R. 4451-44.