Ala. Admin. Code 420, ch. 420-3-26, 420-3-26-.05, app A

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 02, November 27, 2024

Appendix A - INSTRUCTION OF SERVICERS OF X-RAY EQUIPMENT

I. Fundamentals of radiation safety

A. Characteristics of x-radiation

B. Units of radiation dose (mrem)

C. Hazards of excessive exposure to radiation

D. Levels of radiation from sources of radiation

E. Methods of controlling radiation dose

1. Working time

2. Working distances

3. Shielding

II. Radiation detection instrumentation to be used

A. Use of radiation survey instruments

1. Operations

2. Calibration

3. Limitations

B. Survey techniques

C. Use of personnel monitoring equipment

1. Film Badges and/or Thermoluminescence Dosimeters (TLD's)

2. Pocket Dosimeters

3. Pocket Chambers

III. Operation and control of x-ray equipment

A. Effects of collimation and filtration

B. Film processing techniques

IV. The requirements of pertinent Federal and State regulations.

Ala. Admin. Code 420, ch. 420-3-26, 420-3-26-.05, app A

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIII, Issue No. 01, October 31, 2014, eff. 11/24/2014; operative 12/1/2014.