Case file no.
: MH-53670-INST Date of Issue: 27/02/2023
Document No.: 23-RSO-906824 Valid till: 27/02/2026
Approval of Radiological Safety Officer
1. The PROPRIETOR, CITY HOSPITAL, Nagpur is hereby informed that the Competent Authority, Chairman, Atomic
Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), in exercise of powers conferred under Rule 19 of the Atomic Energy (Radiation
Protection) Rules, 2004, has approved the nomination of REHAN ALTAFURRAHIM AZMI as Radiological Safety
Officer (RSO) in the CITY HOSPITAL, Nagpur for the facilities as mentioned in annexure-1 to this document on the
basis of information provided in the application.
2. The RSO shall submit the periodic reports to AERB, in the prescribed format on safety status of the radiation
installation.
3. The RSO shall promptly report any radiation safety related unusual occurrence to AERB.
4. The RSO shall perform his duties and responsibilities as stipulated in Atomic Energy (Radiation Protection) Rules,
2004 and other related regulatory documents (refer annexure-2).
5. This approval stands cancelled in the event of REHAN ALTAFURRAHIM AZMI relinquishing the charge as RSO in
CITY HOSPITAL, Nagpur.
Issuing Authority,
DR. P. K. DASH SHARMA
Head, RSD
(This is an electronically generated letter and hence signature is not required)
PROPRIETOR
CITY HOSPITAL
GANDHI CHAWK, SABARE COMPLEX, KAMPTEE, , Nagpur - 441002 (Maharashtra)
Copy: REHAN ALTAFURRAHIM AZMI
CITY HOSPITAL
GANDHI CHAWK, SABARE COMPLEX, KAMPTEE, , Nagpur - 441002 (Maharashtra)
Case file no.: MH-53670-INST Date of Issue: 27/02/2023
Document No.: 23-RSO-906824 Valid till: 27/02/2026
Annexure-1
Sl. No. Practice Role(s) of Institute
1 Diagnostic Radiology Medical diagnostic x-ray facility
Annexure-2
Duties and Responsibilities of the Radiological Safety Officer
(1) The Radiological Safety Officer shall be responsible for advising and assisting the employer and licensee on safety
aspects aimed at ensuring that the provisions of these rules are complied with.
(2) The Radiological Safety Officer shall:-
(a) carry out routine measurements and analysis on radiation and radioactivity levels in the controlled area,
supervised area of the radiation installation and maintain records of the results thereof;
(b) investigate any situation that could lead to potential exposures;
(c) advise the employer regarding -
i. the necessary steps aimed at ensuring that the regulatory constraints and the terms and conditions of
the licence are adhered to;
ii. the safe storage and movement of radioactive material within the radiation installation;
iii. Initiation of suitable remedial measures in respect of any situation that could lead to potential
exposures; and
iv. routine measurements and analysis on radiation and radioactivity levels in the off-site environment
of the radiation installation and maintenance of the results thereof;
(d) ensure that -
i. reports on all hazardous situations along with details of any immediate remedial actions taken are
made available to the employer and licensee for reporting to the competent authority and a copy
endorsed to the competent authority;
ii. quality assurance tests of structures, systems, components and sources, as applicable are conducted;
and
iii. monitoring instruments are calibrated periodically.
(e) assist the employer in -
i. instructing the workers on hazards of radiation and on suitable safety measures and work practices
aimed at optimizing exposures to radiation sources; and
ii. the safe disposal of radioactive wastes; and
iii. developing suitable emergency response plans to deal with accidents and maintaining emergency
preparedness;
(f) advise the licensee on -
i. the modifications in working condition of a pregnant worker; and
ii. the safety and security of radioactive sources;
(g) furnish to the licensee and the competent authority the periodic reports on safety status of the radiation
installation; and
(h) inform the competent authority when he leaves the employment.
(3) The Radiological Safety Officer shall have personal monitoring badge prior to handling of radiation source(s) at the
facility.
