SECTION 4.608. Worker Protection Standards

Any employer of persons engaged in activities involving the disposal of oil and gas NORM waste shall comply with applicable provisions, as determined by TDH, of 25 TAC §289.202 (relating to Standards for Protection Against Radiation from Radioactive Material) adopted effective October 1, 2000, including but not limited to:

(1) implementing a radiation protection program as provided in 25 TAC §289.202(e);

(2) controlling the occupational dose to all employees as provided in 25 TAC §289.202(f) - (m);

(3) conducting surveys and monitoring as provided in 25 TAC §289.202(p) and (q);

(4) assuring respiratory protection and implement controls to restrict internal exposure in restricted areas as provided in 25 TAC §289.202(v) - (x);

(5) posting signs and labels as provided in 25 TAC §289.202(z) - (dd);

(6) keeping records of radiation protection programs and of special exposures as provided in 25 TAC §289.202(ll) - (nn), (pp) - (rr), and (vv); and

(7) keeping reports as provided in 25 TAC §289.202(ww) - (zz) and (aaa).

Source Note: The provisions of this §4.608 adopted to be effective March 3, 2003, 28 TexReg 1838