Alabama Administrative Code
Title 420 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD OF HEALTH
Chapter 420-3-26 - RADIATION CONTROL
Section 420-3-26-.05 - Registration Of X-Ray Producing Machines
Appendix A - INSTRUCTION OF SERVICERS OF X-RAY EQUIPMENT

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R A
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

I. Fundamentals of radiation safety

A. Characteristics of x-radiation

B. Units of radiation dose (mrem)

C. Hazards of excessive exposure to radiation

D. Levels of radiation from sources of radiation

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. Operations

2. Calibration

3. Limitations

B. Survey techniques

C. Use of personnel monitoring equipment

1. Film Badges and/or Thermoluminescence Dosimeters (TLD's)

2. Pocket Dosimeters

3. Pocket Chambers

III. Operation and control of x-ray equipment

A. Effects of collimation and filtration

B. Film processing techniques

IV. The requirements of pertinent Federal and State regulations.

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