S.D. Admin. R. 44:03:01:10.01
Special personal protective devices shall be used to protect eyes, skin, bone, and certain organs from unnecessary radiation exposure when possible These protective devices must be readily accessible and in good working condition.
A gonad shield of not less than 0.5 millimeters lead equivalent material must be used for human patients who have not passed the reproductive age during radiographic procedure in which the gonads are in the useful beam, unless the shield would interfere with the diagnostic procedure.
Protective equipment shall be checked annually for defects to assure reliability and integrity. A record of this test shall be made and maintained. If such defect is found, equipment shall be replaced or removed from service until repaired.
Mechanical-holding devices shall be used when the technique permits. The individual holder shall be protected and no individual may be used routinely to hold the image receptor or patient. Written safety procedures shall indicate the requirements for selecting an individual to be a holder and the procedure the holder shall follow.
S.D. Admin. R. 44:03:01:10.01
General Authority: SDCL 34-21-4.1, 34-21-15.
Law Implemented: SDCL 34-21-4.1, 34-21-15, 34-21-25.