Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 120.000 - The Control of Radiation
REPORTS
Section 120.602 - Definitions

As used in 105 CMR 120.600, the following definitions apply:

Analytical X-ray Equipment means equipment used for X-ray diffraction or fluorescence analysis.

Analytical X-ray System means a group of components utilizing X-rays or gamma rays to determine the elemental composition or to examine the microstructure of materials.

Fail-safe Characteristics mean a design feature which causes beam port shutters to close, or otherwise prevents emergence of the primary beam, upon the failure of a safety or warning device.

Local Components mean part of an analytical X-ray system and include areas that are struck by X-rays such as radiation source housings, port and shutter assemblies, collimators, sample holders, cameras, goniometers, detectors, and shielding, but do not include power supplies, transformers, amplifiers, readout devices, and control panels.

Normal Operating Procedures mean step-by-step instructions necessary to accomplish the analysis. These procedures shall include sample insertion and manipulation, equipment alignment, routine maintenance by the registrant (or licensee), and data recording procedures, which are related to radiation safety.

Open-beam Configuration means an analytical x-ray system in which an individual could accidently place some part of his body in the primary beam path during normal operation.

Primary Beam means radiation which passes through an aperture of the source housing by a direct path from the x-ray tube or a radioactive source located in the radiation source housing.