Jody Davis

Founder and president of a successful industrial radiography company for over two decades overseeing quality assurance, regulatory compliance, business development and client relationships.

Radiation

Health & Safety Officer (RSO) with 25+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing comprehensive safety programs in highly regulated environments. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, hazard assessment, risk mitigation, and employee safety training, with a strong specialization in radiation safety and quality assurance. Skilled at developing policies aligned with federal and state regulations, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of safety, customer service and continuous improvement.

Radiation Safety Officer - Subsurface Imaging - Torrance, CA

(2004-09)

• Initially wrote and maintained the company's Radioactive Materials License with the California Department of Public Health. I have amended this license on an as needed basis with the State of California 38 times.
• Initially wrote and have maintained the company's Operating and Emergency Procedures.
• Initially wrote and maintained the company's 10 CFR Part 37 program. I have been in continuous coordination with Local Law Enforcement Agencies to include the Torrance Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the California Department of Public Health and other regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and ensure the safe operation of the company's radiation safety protection program, including implementing the company's "ALARA" policies, continuously educate and evaluate employees on the Fundamentals of Radiation Health and Safety, adherence to Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations and Title 10 Part 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Provide expert guidance on radiation safety practices to employees, clients and the general public, conduct bi-annual internal reviews of the radiation safety program including unannounced site audits of employees.
• Conduct standard and depleted Uranium leak tests of radioactive materials and transport containers on a bi-annual basis and report any abnormal findings to the CDPH/NRC.
• Maintain records of the radiation safety program for review by the State and Federal Authorities.
• Prepare radioactive materials for shipment to the manufacturer for disposal.
• Issue Thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) to employees. Evaluate results of TLD findings on a monthly basis. Discuss ALARA principles with employees as needed.
• Conduct radiation safety training sessions per section 30333 of Title 17 of the California Code of Regulations for employees on a bi-annual basis, including 40-hour Radiation Health and Safety courses and the I.R.R.S.P examination.

Assistant Radiation Safety Officer - Davis Laboratories - Brea, CA

(2002-01 - 2004-12)

• Worked closely with the RSO to oversee and ensure the safe operation of the company's radiation safety protection program.
• Performed on-site field audits of employees.
• Calibrated radiological survey equipment, survey meters, dosimeters and rate alarms in-house using cesium 137 source.
• Performed daily operability checks and safety checks of all in-house x-ray rooms and x-ray cabinets.
• Establish and maintain relationships with the California Department of Public Health and other regulatory agencies, ensuring compliance with licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Issue Thermoluminescent dosimeter (TLD) to employees. Evaluate results of TLD findings on a monthly basis.
• Prepare radiologic materials for shipment to the manufacturer for disposal.
• Would receive radioactive materials from the manufacturer for use.
• Assisted in the development of the ALARA program.
• Performed bi-annual reviews of employees.
• Performed quarterly maintenance of source projectors and related handling equipment.
• Conducted standard and depleted Uranium leak tests of radioactive materials and transport containers on a bi-annual basis and if necessary, would report any abnormal findings to the CDPH/NRC.
• Would correspond with the CDPH regarding amendment requests to the company's license to possess and use radioactive materials.

Infantryman (Specialist) - United States Army, Dugway Proving Ground - Dugway Proving Ground, UT

(2001-01 - 2002-12)

A.A. - Platt College (2000-01 - 2003-12) Newport Beach, CA