Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 180 - CONTROL OF RADIATION
Chapter 6 - DIAGNOSTIC X RAYS IN THE HEALING ARTS
Section 180-6-010 - HAND-HELD DENTAL AND VETERINARY EQUIPMENT

Universal Citation: 180 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 6 ยง 010

Current through March 20, 2024

In addition to the requirements of this chapter, hand-held dental and veterinary equipment must meet these requirements.

010.01 BACKSCATTER SHIELD. Hand-held dental and veterinary equipment must be equipped with a backscatter shield of at least 0.25 millimeter (mm) lead equivalent and be at least 15.2 centimeters (cm) in diameter. The shield must be positioned as close as practical to the distal end of the position indicating device (PID).

010.02 MANUFACTURER TRAINING. Individuals operating hand-held dental and veterinary equipment must complete training as specified by the manufacturer.

010.03 MANUFACTURER PROTOCOLS. Registrants with hand-held dental and veterinary equipment must follow manufacturer protocols for the safe operation of the equipment.

010.04 UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL OR USE. The registrant must secure hand-held dental and veterinary equipment from unauthorized removal or use.

010.05 EXPOSURE PREVENTION. Hand-held dental or veterinary equipment must be kept in a mode that prevents an exposure when the device is not being used.

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