RADIATION MODULE
LOCAL AREA OHS INDUCTION CHECKLIST
AS/NZS 4801, OHSAS 18001
OHS20309
SAI Global
Staff/Student/Contractor/Visitor details
Name:
Staff/Student ID Number:
Manager/Supervisor:
Faculty:
School:
Department:
Company:
Facility:
Local area start date:
 This induction module is intended as a guideline for the induction of Monash staff, Honours and Postgraduate
students, contractors and visitors prior to gaining access to a facility that utilises ionising radiation. Local area
induction must be delivered by a supervisor or appropriate delegate who has been trained on induction. All
induction and training must be refreshed at least every 3 years.
 This induction authorises the inductee to enter a facility that utilises ionising radiation, however training is required
prior to handling radioactive materials.
 This induction checklist may be modified to suit the specifics of the facility.
A. Evidence of local area and general induction
Inductee has received all prior required induction steps
B. Access Requirements
Is access required:
Only under supervision
Access for business hours only
Access for after-hours/weekends (some staff and students):
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Extreme caution should be taken before accessing facilities that use
radiation outside regular hours or when emergency response is limited
(http://www.monash.edu.au/ohs/topics/procedures/after-hours.pdf)
C. Emergency response
Inductee is aware of radiation emergency response procedures including:
 Spill procedures for radioactive spills
 Location and use of handheld radiation monitors
 Geiger counter use (e.g. P32/P33)
 Scintillation counter (e.g. I125)
 Other spill procedures
D. Mandatory procedures for entering and exiting radiation use area
 Notification process to relevant lab manager before entry
 No food or drink to be brought into laboratory
 Identify general PPE requirements of laboratory:
 Lab coat,
 Safety glasses,
 Closed toe shoes
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Local area Induction – Radiation module, v1.1
Date of first issue: May 2013
Responsible Officer: Manager, OH&S
Date of last review: October 2014
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Explain decontamination procedure
E. Radiation sources present in the work area
Unsealed sources of ionising radiation
 Tritium (H3)
 Phosphorus 32 (P32)
 Phosphorus 33 (P33)
 Carbon 14 (C14)
 Iodine 125 (I125)
 Sulphur 35 (S35)
 Chromium 51 (Cr51)
 Other
Sealed sources of ionising radiation
 Irradiator
 Calibration devices
 Other
Sources of X-ray radiation
 DEXA
 X-ray Analysis Unit
 Radiography Unit
 Veterinary X-Ray Unit
 CT Unit
 Other
Hybrid Ionising radiation sources
 PET Scanner
 SPECT
 Other
F. Risk management of radiation source users
Show inductee the location of, and how to access, existing Risk Assessments
and SWIs for the laboratory
Explain mandatory requirement for Risk Assessment (or SWMS for
contractors) and Safe Work Instructions that incorporate all elements of
radiation use
Risk Assessments must include the following:
 Purchasing radiation sources
 Storage of radiation sources
 Handling and use of radiation sources
 Disposal of waste radiation sources
 Dosimetry requirements for monitoring of radiation users
 Area monitoring procedures including selection and use of correct
monitor
Ensure inductee is aware of how to complete a Risk Assessment prior to
commencing work
Risk Assessments and Safe Work Instructions to be provided to lab
supervisors before commencing any activities
Explain the procedure for induction and training into individual radiation use
procedures (SOPs/SWIs)
Dosimetry requirements:
 Discuss requirements of wearing and using TLD badges
Local area Induction – Radiation module, v1.1
Date of first issue: May 2013
Responsible Officer: Manager, OH&S
Date of last review: October 2014
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Discuss requirements of inductee to be included in thyroid monitoring
program
 Ensure that any work activities to be commenced that were not covered in this
induction are subsequently added and lab users notified of changes to the
hazards present
G. Assessment of training needs
Inductee is aware of the need to and how to complete Monash University
Radiation training prior to working with radioactive material.
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H. Sign Off
I understand that by checking this box, I agree to observe all Monash University OHS
requirements
Signature of Inductee:
Date:
Signature of Supervisor:
Date:
This form must be kept as a local record that the above has been inducted.
Local area Induction – Radiation module, v1.1
Date of first issue: May 2013
Responsible Officer: Manager, OH&S
Date of last review: October 2014
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