N.J. Admin. Code § 7:28-20.13

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 24, December 18, 2024

Section 7:28-20.13 - Electron microscopes

(a) Electron microscopes shall be exempt from the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:28-20.4 through N.J.A.C. 7:28-20.12 except for the following requirements:

1. The registrant shall not use or cause an electron microscope to be used unless a radiation protection survey has been performed by an individual under the supervision of the PASO as defined in N.J.A.C. 7:28-20.4 to ensure compliance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-5 and 7 before the electron microscope is put into operation; the registrant shall submit a copy of the survey report to the Department within 30 days of the date of the survey and shall maintain the original survey report at the electron microscope facility; the survey report shall be produced for review by the Department during an inspection;

2. The electron microscope shall be be resurveyed after every repair, modification, or relocation that would affect radiation exposure; the registrant shall submit a copy of the survey report to the Department within 30 days of the date of the resurvey and shall maintain the resurvey report at the electron microscope facility; the resurvey shall be produced for review by the Department during an inspection;

3. The registrant shall ensure that the electron microscope operating parameter indicators and controls pertinent to the production of radiation are clearly identified and easily discernible; the electron microscope shall be provided with a clearly visible label bearing the conventional radiation symbol and the words CAUTION: THIS EQUIPMENT PRODUCES X-RAYS WHEN ENERGIZED or other words having equivalent meaning affixed on the column;

4. The registrant shall provide each electron microscope operator with appropriate personnel monitoring equipment as required by N.J.A.C. 7:28-7 and require that the device be worn by each individual during operation of the electron microscope.

i. The registrant shall ensure that the personnel monitoring reports received from the personnel monitoring device processor contain the information required in N.J.A.C. 7:28-8; and

ii. The personnel monitoring reports received from the personnel monitoring device processor shall be maintained for inspection by the employee and the Department pursuant to the requirements of N.J.A.C. 7:28-8.

(b) Electron microscopes incapable of operating at 30 kVp or above shall be exempt from the requirements of (a)4 above provided the initial or repeat radiation protection survey does not yield radiation levels using maximum conditions of operation as measured at five centimeters from any accessible surface greater than 0.5 millirem per hour.

(c) The registrant shall provide a means to secure the electron microscope to prevent unauthorized use when not in operation. Such means may include, but are not limited to, a locked console or locked room.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:28-20.13