10-144-220 Me. Code R. § E-F-40

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024
Section 144-220-E-F-40 - Notifications
A. 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