Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart D - Environmental Health and Safety
Article V - Radiological Health
Chapter 228 - RADIATION SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICLE ACCELERATORS
ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS
Section 228.11a - Licensee responsibilities

(a) A person may not possess, operate or permit the operation of an accelerator unless the accelerator and installation meet the applicable requirements of this article.

(b) Written safety procedures and rules shall be available at a facility, including restrictions of the operating technique required for the safe operation of the particular accelerator. The operator shall be able to demonstrate familiarity with the rules. The operator of an accelerator used for healing arts shall have additional instruction, including certification in the applicable specialty by a professional organization recognized by the Department.

(c) An individual may not be exposed to the useful beam except for healing arts purposes. An exposure shall be authorized by a licensed practitioner of the healing arts.