Radiography & Radiation Safety Audit Checklists
Protect workers from radiation overexposure using radiation safety checklists
Protect workers from radiation overexposure using radiation safety checklists
Published 17 Aug 2021
Also called radiation safety checklists, radiation protection checklists are tools used for identifying radiation overexposure hazards and for inspecting equipment and PPE. These checklists are vital for confirming an organization’s conformance with the principles of radiation safety and compliance with regulations on protecting workers against radiation overexposure.
This radiation protection checklist is for checking compliance of safety measures in the workplace. Start by inspecting the availability and the visibility of radiation warnings. Conduct a contamination survey on the area and check if proper protective equipment are worn by the workers. Inspect if electrical devices are in good working condition and are marked with proper caution. Evaluate if operating and emergency procedures are posted for radiation-producing devices to ensure that equipment has undergone device tests. Complete the inspection by providing recommendations and safety reminders.
The use of radiation protection checklists by radiation safety officers during regular self-inspections not only can help promote the safety of employees working with equipment that emits radiation or those who handle radioactive material but also can help the organization prepare for annual compliance audits.
iAuditor by SafetyCulture is a powerful safety inspection tool that can help radiation safety officers and operations supervisors conduct radiation safety inspections in the workplace using any mobile device. With this collection of radiation safety checklists on iAuditor, any industry that handles radioactive material or equipment can instantly capture and correct non-compliance with safety regulations. Reinforce safety in your organization and follow ALARA or the guiding principles of radiation safety using these checklists.
We have compiled these radiation safety protection checklists that you can download for free and use immediately for your lab, hospital, or workplace. Get started with iAuditor and help protect yourself and your colleagues from radiation overexposure.
Use this radiation protection program audit checklist to prepare your organization for annual audits. Digitized using iAuditor, you can customize this radiation safety program audit checklist to fit the needs of your organization and conduct self-inspections.
Conduct an audit to ensure safety when working with radioactive devices in the laboratory. Begin by detailing the building and room information and the radionuclides used for the activity. Check if the storage rooms and waste containers are adequate as well as the disposal practices for radioactive materials. Evaluate if laboratory safety measures are followed including personnel protection and monitoring for all workers. Lastly, training and survey records must be updated to ensure that all workers are competent and permitted to work during risky conditions. Browse our other free lab safety checklists.
X-rays, gamma rays, and beta particles are types of radiation used in the medical field yet they can also cause severe tissue damage when protective equipment is not used during exposure. Use this template to ensure that your workers are protected from any dangers of radiation. Select the appropriate PPE and check if their quality passes radiation safety standards. Use iAuditor to capture photo defects and notify persons in-charge for immediate repair or replacement of these PPE.
Hazards such as harmful radiation can either be reduced, eliminated, or remain uncontrolled. Use this template to identify radiation hazards before commencing work. Record potential risks detected, capture photos and annotate them for better reporting. List controls and assign corrective actions to safety managers and officials during observation. Use iAuditor to perform better risk assessments and improve processes and workflows. Check out this collection of different risk assessment templates.
Use this template to report any incidents in the lab including radiation exposure, equipment damage or any injuries. Begin with information of the lab and building details, persons involved and exact details of the incident. iAuditor allows you to capture photo evidence of the injury and equipment damage, giving you more time to record and identify the root cause of the incident rather than wasting time on paperwork
