Alaska Administrative Code
Title 7 - Health and Social Services
Part 2 - Public Health
Chapter 18 - Radiation Sources and Radiation Protection
Article 5 - Industrial Radiography Protection Requirements
7 AAC 18.520 - Operating and emergency procedures

Universal Citation: 7 AK Admin Code 18.520

Current through February 24, 2025

(a) A registrant of an x-ray machine used in industrial radiography shall establish operating and emergency procedures that includes instructions in the following:

(1) the handling and use of the x-ray machine in a manner that ensures that an individual is not exposed to doses in excess of the limits established in 7 AAC 18.210 - 7 AAC 18.250;

(2) methods for controlling access to radiographic areas;

(3) methods and occasions for conducting ionizing radiation surveys;

(4) methods and occasions for locking and securing the x-ray machines;

(5) personnel monitoring and the use of personnel monitoring equipment;

(6) transportation to field locations;

(7) the procedure for notifying proper persons in the event of an accident; and

(8) maintenance of records.

(b) A registrant of an x-ray machine used in industrial radiography shall assure that an individual who operates the machine as a radiographer has received a copy of, been instructed in, and demonstrated an understanding of operating and emergency procedures established in accordance with this section.

Authority:AS 18.60.475

AS 18.60.485

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