Radiation Safety Is a Regulatory Responsibility — Not Just a Contractor Task

Many companies rely entirely on their NDT contractor to manage radiation safety during radiographic operations. What is often misunderstood is that the regulatory responsibility frequently rests with the license holder, facility, or project owner — not the contractor performing the work.

If a violation occurs, regulators do not focus only on the technician. They examine:

• The radiation safety program

• Operating and emergency procedures

• Oversight provided by the client or licensee

• Documentation and field practices

WB NDT Consulting provides independent radiation safety consulting to ensure your program is compliant, practical, and defensible in the field.

Operating Procedure Development

A radiation safety program is only as strong as the procedures that support it.

Many procedures in use today:

• Were written years ago

• Do not reflect current regulations

• Do not match how work is actually performed in the field

• Are too generic to be useful during real operations

WB NDT Consulting develops and revises operating procedures that are:

• Compliant with NRC and Agreement State regulations

• Practical for field technicians and supervisors

• Specific to your equipment and operations

• Clear, usable, and defensible during audits or investigations

Procedures include:

• Radiographic operating and exposure procedures

• Radiation area control and posting requirements

• Source control and accountability

• Transportation procedures

• Documentation and recordkeeping requirements

These are not templates — they are built around how your work is actually performed.

Emergency Procedure Development

When an incident occurs, generic emergency procedures are not enough.

Technicians and supervisors must know exactly what to do in real situations such as:

• Source disconnects

• Failed exposure devices

• Survey meter failures

• Damaged sources

• Overexposures or suspected overexposures

• Lost or stolen sources

WB NDT Consulting creates emergency procedures that are:

• Scenario-based and practical

• Easy to follow under stress

• Fully compliant with regulatory expectations

• Designed to protect personnel and the organization

Onsite Radiation Safety Surveillance of NDT Contractors

Most radiation safety violations occur in the field — not on paper.

We provide onsite surveillance to verify that NDT contractors are:

• Following approved operating procedures

• Establishing and controlling radiation boundaries properly

• Using calibrated survey instruments correctly

• Maintaining proper source control

• Posting and securing radiation areas correctly

• Completing required documentation and records

This protects the client from violations they may not even be aware are occurring and provides documented proof of oversight and due diligence.

Licensing Applications & Regulatory Support

Applying for or maintaining a radioactive materials license can be complex. Errors and omissions often lead to delays, increased scrutiny, or future compliance problems.

WB NDT Consulting assists with:

• New radioactive materials license applications

• License amendments

• Reciprocity filings

• Radiation Safety Officer (RSO) program development

• Preparation for regulatory inspections

• Corrective action plans after violations

• Communication with NRC or Agreement State regulators

We ensure your licensing documentation matches how your operations are actually conducted.

Why Independent Radiation Safety Oversight Matters

The NDT contractor’s priority is production.
Your priority is compliance, safety, and liability protection.

Independent oversight ensures:

• Your radiation safety program works in practice, not just on paper

• Field practices match written procedures

• Regulatory expectations are met before an inspector arrives

• You have documented proof of oversight if questions arise later

Who This Service Is For

This service is especially valuable for:

• Pipeline construction companies

• Oil & gas operators and facilities

• Midstream and transmission companies

• Fabrication shops using radiography

• Construction projects where radiography is performed onsite

• Companies holding or applying for radioactive materials licenses

Protect Your Project and Your Organization

Radiation safety violations can result in:

• Regulatory fines

• Work stoppages

• License suspension

• Reputation damage

• Legal liability

Most of these issues are preventable with proper procedures and oversight.

WB NDT Consulting ensures your radiation safety program is compliant, practical, and defensible.