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The Economics of Industrial Radiography Safety Certification. David J. Vigne National Inspection & Consultants, Inc. ASNT IRRSP Division Chairman. Why Certify?. Safety certification required by 10 CFR 34 for radiographers using radioactive materials (RAM)
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The Economics ofIndustrial RadiographySafety Certification David J. Vigne National Inspection & Consultants, Inc. ASNT IRRSP Division Chairman
Why Certify? • Safety certification required by 10 CFR 34 for radiographers using radioactive materials (RAM) • SSRCR Part E requires safety certification for radiographers using RAM & X-radiation
Certification Options • Develop state certification program & exams • Develop certification program & use 3rd-party exams • Use the IRRSP Program
Option 1 • Requires program development • Requires psychometric exam development & administration • Requires internal recordkeeping with financial transactions • Requires dedicated staff support
Option 2 • Requires program development • Requires exam administration • Requires internal recordkeeping & financial transactions • Requires dedicated staff support
Option 3 • IRRSP already developed & approved by NRC & CRCPD • No state administration required • No internal recordkeeping or financial transactions • No additional state staff support
IRRSP Advantages • Improved exam availability for employers & candidates • Single fee for both examination & certification • RAM, X-Ray & Combination (RAM / X) exams are available
IRRSP Advantagescont. • ASNT reviews & approves candidate eligibility prior to examining & certification • ASNT administers & grades exams • Exam & applicant records maintained by ASNT
IRRSP Advantagescont. • Certification verification online at http://www.asnt.org/certification/cert/intro.cfm • Verification done by contacting ASNT Technical Services Dept at (800) 222-2768