Which of the following is NOT listed as a responsibility of the Workplace Supervisor?

• A. Ensure workers follow all safety procedures
• B. Prepare the radiation frequency report
• C. Conduct safety awareness training for all personnel who may have exposure
• D. Approve RAM disposal

Answer: (D)

The main idea behind this item is understanding what a Workplace Supervisor is expected to handle in a radiation safety program. A supervisor is in the field, overseeing workers and day-to-day activities, so it makes sense that they must ensure everyone follows all safety procedures. They are also responsible for promoting safety knowledge among the team, so conducting safety awareness training for anyone who may have exposure fits naturally with their role. Documenting monitoring-related information can also be part of their duties, since they coordinate activities on site and need accurate records to show compliance with safety rules.

But approving the disposal of radioactive material isn’t typically within a supervisor’s authority. RAM disposal involves regulatory waste management processes, proper waste characterization, and formal approvals handled by the Radiation Safety Officer or an equivalent environmental health and safety professional. Those roles ensure disposal is done safely and in compliance with regulations, rather than left to a frontline supervisor.