1. The Economics of Industrial Radiography Safety Certification
David J. Vigne
National Inspection & Consultants, Inc.
ASNT IRRSP Division Chairman

2. 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

3. Certification Options
Develop state certification program & exams
Develop certification program & use 3rd-party exams
Use the IRRSP Program

4. Option 1 Requires program development
Requires psychometric exam development & administration
Requires internal recordkeeping with financial transactions
Requires dedicated staff support

5. Option 2 Requires program development Requires exam administration
Requires internal recordkeeping & financial transactions
Requires dedicated staff support

6. Option 3 IRRSP already developed & approved by NRC & CRCPD
No state administration required
No internal recordkeeping or financial transactions
No additional state staff support

7. IRRSP Advantages Improved exam availability for employers & candidates
Single fee for both examination & certification
RAM, X-Ray & Combination (RAM / X) exams are available

8. IRRSP Advantages cont.
ASNT reviews & approves candidate eligibility prior to examining & certification
ASNT administers & grades exams
Exam & applicant records maintained by ASNT

9. IRRSP Advantages cont.
Certification verification online at cert/intro.cfm
Verification done by contacting ASNT Technical Services Dept at (800)

10. Questions & Discussion