What is one listed responsibility of NEW personnel in the radiation safety program?

• A. Train new workers
• B. Ensure instruments, PPE, facilities and other resources are available
• C. Audit safety programs
• D. Manage budgets

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that new personnel are responsible for making sure the tools and protections needed for safe work are available. Before they begin tasks, they should check that the monitoring instruments (like dosimeters and survey meters), personal protective equipment, and the relevant facilities or controlled areas are present and in good working order. Having these resources ready lets safety procedures be followed properly and helps control exposure and contamination risks from the start.

Training, program audits, and budget management are handled by others in the safety structure—supervisors or the radiation safety officer for training, auditors for safety program reviews, and management for budgets. The emphasis for new personnel is on confirming that the essential resources are there so safe work can be done.