Chapter I - Overview of Safety Requirements for Analytical X-Ray Equipment

1.1 Application for RPE Licence & Equipment Registration

Registrants must obtain approval for obtaining RPE equipment by using the form "Application for Radiation Producing Equipment Licence" (Appendix H). Analytical x-ray equipment must be registered with the Office of Radiation Safety. The registrant must be a full time faculty, academic professional, or staff member at ASU who bears overall responsibility for safe use of registered equipment. New equipment must be registered prior to operation. The ASU code for ordering new x-ray or radiation producing equipment is 781092 Radiation Producing Equipment (x-ray).

1.2 Training

All individuals operating analytical x-ray equipment must obtain training on the hazards associated with the equipment and proper safety control measures.

1.3 Safety Control Measures

Analytical x-ray equipment must be operated under administrative and/or engineering control measures approved by the Radiation Safety Committee or Radiation Safety Officer. These measures include written procedures for operation and alignment, periodic testing of interlocks and safety devices, proper labeling of equipment and posting of rooms, and limits on radiation fields produced by the equipment.

1.4 Safety Surveys

Periodic safety surveys of analytical x-ray equipment will be conducted by Office of Radiation Safety staff.