NAC459.7701. Logging supervisors and assistants: Qualifications; safety reviews; records.

     1. A licensee shall not permit a person to act as a logging supervisor until that person:

     (a) Has completed training in the subjects set forth in NAC 459.7705.

     (b) Has received copies of, and instruction in:

          (1) The regulations contained in NAC 459.010 to 459.950, inclusive;

          (2) The division license under which the logging supervisor will perform well logging; and

          (3) The licensee’s operating and emergency procedures required by NAC 459.7715.

     (c) Has completed on-the-job training and demonstrated his or her competence, in a field evaluation, in the use of:

          (1) Radioactive materials;

          (2) Remote handling tools; and

          (3) Radiation survey instruments.

     (d) Has demonstrated the person’s understanding of the requirements of paragraphs (a) and (b) of subsection 1 by successfully completing a written test.

     2. A licensee shall not permit a person to act as a logging assistant until that person:

     (a) Has received instruction in the regulations contained in NAC 459.010 to 459.950, inclusive;

     (b) Has received copies of, and instruction in the licensee’s operating and emergency procedures required by NAC 459.7715;

     (c) Has demonstrated his or her understanding of the materials listed in paragraphs (a) and (b) by successfully completing a written or oral test; and

     (d) Has received instruction appropriate for the person’s job responsibilities in the use of:

          (1) Radioactive materials;

          (2) Remote handling tools; and

          (3) Radiation survey instruments.

     3. A licensee shall provide a safety review for logging supervisors and logging assistants at least once during each calendar year.

     4. A licensee shall maintain a record of the training and safety review provided each logging supervisor and logging assistant. The records of training must include copies of written tests and dates of oral tests. The records of training must be retained for 3 years after the termination of employment of the supervisor or assistant. Records of the annual safety reviews must list the topics discussed and be retained for 3 years.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 9-6-88; A by R084-98, 1-26-99; R149-07, 1-30-2008)