Pa. Code tit. 25, pt. I, subpt. D, art. V, ch. 225, subch. B, RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, app A

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Appendix A - Subjects to be Covered During the Instruction of Radiographers

I. Fundamentals of Radiation Safety

A. Characteristics of radiation

B. Units of radiation dose and quantity of radioactivity

C. Significance of radiation dose

1. Radiation protection standards

2. Biological effects of radiation dose

D. Levels of radiation from radiation sources

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. Operation

2. Calibration

3. Limitations

B. Survey techniques

C. Use of personnel monitoring equipment

1. Film badges

2. Thermoluminescent dosimeters

3. Pocket dosimeters

III. Radiographic Equipment to be Used

A. Remote handling equipment

B. Radiographic exposures devices and sealed sources

C. Storage containers

D. Operation and control of X-ray equipment

IV. The Requirements of Pertinent Federal and State Regulations

V. The Licensee's or Registrant's Written Operating and Emergency Procedures

VI. Inspection and Maintenance Performed by the Radiographers

VII. Case Histories of Radiography Incidents

Pa. Code tit. 25, pt. I, subpt. D, art. V, ch. 225, subch. B, RADIATION-PRODUCING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, app A

The provisions of this Appendix A adopted December 18, 1987, effective 12/19/1987, 17 Pa.B. 5235.

This appendix cited in 25 Pa. Code § 225.73 (relating to training of personnel).