Chapter III - Registration for Permits: Operator and Equipment

3.1 Registration of Analytical X-Ray Equipment
All analytical x-ray equipment at ASU must be registered with the Office of Radiation Safety. Registrants must be full time faculty, academic professional, or staff of ASU.

Analytical x-ray equipment is registered by submitting the appropriate form to the Radiation Safety Officer. Registration forms are available in the Office of Radiation Safety. Registration forms must be submitted within 30 days of receipt and prior to operation of the equipment. The commodity code for purchasing new x-ray or radiation producing equipment is 781092 Radiation Producing Equipment (x-ray etc.).

3.2 Training Required for Operators
Operators must receive training in the following topics:
1. Types and amounts of radiation to which workers could be exposed;

2. Health effects of exposure to low doses of ionizing radiation;

3. Precautions and procedures to minimize exposure to ionizing radiation;

4. Applicable provisions of ARRA Rules and Regulations, and rules and regulations established by ASU;

5. Responsibilities of personnel using radiation producing equipment including the need to bring violations of ARRA and ASU Rules and Regulations to the attention of the Radiation Safety Officer;

6. Response in the event of exposures to radiation and other emergencies;

7. Rights of workers to have access to radiation exposure records.

8. Correct procedures for safe and effective operation of the analytical x-ray equipment.