Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-220-E-F-40 - NotificationsA. In addition to the reporting requirements specified under other sections of this Part and other applicable Parts of this rule, each licensee shall provide a written report to the Agency; Radiation Control Program, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services, 11 State House Station, Augusta, Maine 04333-0011, within 30 days of the occurrence of any of the following incidents involving radiographic equipment:(1) Unintentional disconnection of the source assembly from the control cable;(2) Inability to retract the source assembly to its fully shielded position and secure it in this position;(3) Failure of any component (critical to safe operation of the device) to properly perform its intended function;(4) An indicator on a radiation machine fails to show that radiation is being produced;(5) An exposure switch on a radiation machine fails to terminate production of radiation when turned to the off position; or(6) A safety interlock fails to terminate x-ray production.B. The licensee or registrant shall include the following information in each report submitted under paragraph E.40.A: (1) A description of the equipment problem;(2) Cause of each incident, if known;(3) Manufacturer and model and serial number of equipment involved in the incident;(4) Place, time, and date of the incident;(5) Actions taken to establish normal operations;(6) Corrective actions taken or planned to prevent recurrence; and(7) Names and qualifications of personnel involved in the incident.C. Reports of overexposures submitted under Part D that involve failure of safety components of radiography equipment must also include the information specified in E.40.B.10-144 C.M.R. ch. 220, § E-F-40