Radiation protection

The aim of the following regulations is to protect people, the environment and material assets from ionizing radiation. The relevant principles are

The President appoints the heads of the central facilities and institutes as radiation protection officers to whom the tasks incumbent under the aforementioned statutory regulations are assigned. This is done in writing. Radiation protection officers with the necessary expertise must be appointed before the relevant work commences. They are responsible for compliance with and implementation of the radiation protection regulations.

The commencement of such activities, the acquisition of the necessary expertise of the radiation protection officers, their appointment and the operation of the facilities are subject to extensive official controls, in particular by the Braunschweig Trade Supervisory Office. Before commencing the relevant activities, the radiation protection officers must familiarize themselves with the subject and obtain the necessary information. This information is provided by Mr. Knoke and Mr. Gloyer.

Ms. Thiemann from Department 4 will be happy to provide you with information on the radiation protection officers at Clausthal University of Technology.

They are appointed by the person responsible for radiation protection, the President of the TUC. The radiation protection officers are assigned their powers, tasks and duties in writing in accordance with their appointment. At the TUC, the directors of the institutes are usually appointed as radiation protection officers.

Ms. Thiemann from Department 4 will be happy to provide information on the radiation protection officers at Clausthal University of Technology.

Tasks:

  • Must inform the radiation protection officer immediately of any deficiencies and ensure that radiation protection principles are observed within their internal area of responsibility.
  • In case of danger to life, health, or significant material assets, must immediately take appropriate measures to avert this danger.

Appointment:

  • The appointment is made in writing by the person responsible for radiation protection (§ 70 StrlSchG), using the form Appointment of a radiation protection officer.
  • Upon appointment, they are assigned an internal decision-making area for which they are responsible. The decision-making area and tasks must be documented in writing.

Specialist knowledge:

  • Must provide proof of the specialist knowledge required for radiation protection (§ 47 StrlSchV).
  • The required expertise in radiation protection must be updated at least every five years (§ 48 StrlSchV).

Ms. Thiemann from Department 4 will be happy to provide you with information about the laser safety officers at Clausthal University of Technology.

Appointment:

  • Laser safety officers must be appointed in writing in accordance with OStrV and Section 6 of DGUV Regulation 12 "Laser Radiation" when operating Class 3R, 3B and 4 laser systems.
  • A suitable person is usually selected and proposed for appointment by the management of the facility, the head of the specialist area or department. For this purpose, please use the form Appointment of Laser Safety Officers and send it to Department 4.
  • The appointment of the laser safety officer is made in writing by the university management in consultation with the staff council.

Specialist knowledge:

  • You must have acquired the relevant specialist knowledge in accordance with § 5 OStrV
  • The professional qualification must be kept up to date through further training

Tasks:

  • Supporting the institution in the safe operation of laser systems. In particular, you will ensure compliance with and implementation of the OStrV
  • Supporting the implementation of risk assessments
  • Monitoring the proper operation of the laser system
  • Advising the respective facility on laser safety issues when procuring and commissioning laser equipment and determining operational safety measures
  • Selection of personal protective equipment
  • Participation in the instruction of employees
  • Notifying / informing the facility management or:the responsible supervisor about defects and faults in laser equipment