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) 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 Advantages cont. ASNT reviews & approves candidate eligibility prior to examining & certification ASNT administers & grades exams Exam & applicant records maintained by ASNT
IRRSP Advantages cont. Certification verification online at http://www.asnt.org/certification/ cert/intro.cfm Verification done by contacting ASNT Technical Services Dept at (800) 222-2768
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