Who must read, understand, and agree to follow the rules before entering the RCA?

• A. The RP
• B. All workers
• C. The supervisor
• D. The RWP

Answer: (D)

Reading, understanding, and agreeing to follow the entry rules is tied to the mission-critical document that authorizes the work. A Radiation Work Permit lays out the specific job, the hazards present, the controls required, and the procedures to follow. Before entering the Release Contamination Area, the person who will perform the work must review this permit, understand the precautions and restrictions, and sign to show they will comply. This creates the necessary accountability and ensures the worker is aware of how to protect themselves and others.

The supervisor and Radiation Protection role are about oversight and ensuring the permit is in place and followed, but the formal reading and agreement to the rules before entry rests with the worker performing the task under the permit.