Okla. Admin. Code § 310:281-11-10

Current through Vol. 42, No. 7, December 16, 2024

Section 310:281-11-10 - Additional operational controls for dental radiographic systems

(a) Film holding devices shall be used except in individual cases in which the practitioner has determined that such holding devices are contraindicated. Written safety procedures required by 310:281-11-4(b) state the criteria under which the exception may apply.

(b) The tube housing support shall be constructed and adjusted so that the tube housing cannot drift from its set position during an exposure. Neither the tube housing nor support housing shall be hand-held during an exposure.

(c) The operator shall stand at least 6 feet from the useful beam or behind a protective barrier. Where a protective barrier is utilized, a viewing system shall be provided.

(d) Individuals who operate only dental radiographic systems are exempted from the personnel monitoring requirements of 310:281-9-12.

Okla. Admin. Code § 310:281-11-10

Added at 8 Ok Reg 3503, eff 8-15-91 (emergency); Added at 9 Ok Reg 1643, eff 5-29-92

Amended by Oklahoma Register, Volume 38, Issue 24, September 1, 2021, eff. 9/11/2021