Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 120.000 - The Control of Radiation
RECORDKEEPING REQUIREMENTS
Section 120.385 - Notifications

Universal Citation: 105 CMR 120.000 MA Code of Regs 120.385

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

(A) The Agency shall be notified of the loss or theft of sources of radiation, overexposures, and excessive levels in accordance with 105 CMR 120.281, 120.282, 120.283, and 120.288.

(B) In addition, each licensee or registrant shall submit a written report within 30 days to the Agency whenever one of the following events occurs:

(1) A source assembly cannot be returned to the fully-shielded position and properly secured;

(2) The source assembly becomes unintentionally disconnected from the drive cable;

(3) Any component critical to safe operation of the radiographic exposure device fails to properly perform its intended function; or,

(4) An indicator on a radiation-producing machine fails to show that radiation is being produced, an exposure switch fails to terminate production of radiation when turned to the off position, or a safety interlock fails to terminate X-ray production.

(C) The licensee or registrant shall include the following information in each report submitted in accordance with 105 CMR 120.385(B):

(1) A description of the equipment problem;

(2) Cause of each incident, if known;

(3) Manufacturer and model number of equipment involved in the incident;

(4) Location, time, and date of the incident;

(5) Actions taken to establish normal operations;

(6) Corrective actions taken or planned to prevent recurrence; and,

(7) Names and qualifications of personnel involved in the incident.

(D) Any licensee conducting radiographic operations or storing radioactive material at any location not listed on the license for a period in excess of 180 cumulative days in a calendar year, shall notify the Agency using an appropriate method listed in 105 CMR 120.013 prior to exceeding the 180 days.

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