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X-Ray Section: X-Ray Rules
Often, we are asked to explain which of the Utah Radiation Control Rules apply to radiation producing machines. The following summary will help guide you through the sections applicable for the use of diagnostic X-Ray machines or machines used to treat cancer.
This section provides helpful definitions of radiation safety terms applicable to owners of x-ray systems and it describes some important measurement units used in radiation safety. Requirements for keeping records, allowing access for inspections, and completion of tests to verify compliance are also provided.
R313-14 Violations and Escalated Enforcement
Information about the categorization of violations into severity levels is provided and requirements for responding to a Notice of Violation are given in this section. Escalated enforcement sanctions and conditions under which they are to be used are also presented. The rules in this section are important when an item of noncompliance is encountered during a radiation safety inspection. Owners of x-ray systems generally refer to these rules on an infrequent basis or not at all if they diligently follow the Utah Radiation Control Rules.
R313-15 Standards for Protection Against Radiation
This section is very important because it specifies the radiation safety standards for the protection of workers and the public. It is highly recommended that persons who use x-ray machines review and understand these rules. Radiation dose limits for members of the public, the embryo/fetus, minors, and occupational workers are given. Some rules are not applicable to registrants of x-ray systems since they refer to requirements for persons who use radioactive materials.
Very important information regarding the registration requirements for radiation producing machines is found in this section. The registrant's responsibility for development of a radiation safety program is prescribed. Also, requirements for installation, servicing, change in ownership, and inspection of radiation machines are provided. It is necessary that owners of x-ray machines become familiar with these requirements.
R313-18 Notices, Instructions, and Reports to Workers by Licensees or Registrants—Inspections
Owners of radiation machines need to review this section to understand their obligation to train their employees, provide reports of worker's radiation exposure, and allow workers or their representatives to request or participate in radiation safety inspections.
R313-28 Use of X-Rays in the Healing Arts
This section is very important for owners of x-ray machines as it details the operating standards and use restrictions for various types of x-ray machines used in the healing arts. It is a fundamental section with which all registrants who use x-ray machines in the healing arts must be familiar.
R313-30 Therapeutic Radiation Machines
The requirements of this section are applicable to only a few registrants who use x-ray or electron beams in the treatment of cancer.
R313-35 Requirements for X-Ray Equipment Used for Non-Medical Applications
This section is applicable to those registrants who use x-ray machines for industrial radiographic applications, analytical applications or other non-medical applications. Veterinarians, educators, research scientists, or package inspection personnel will want to become familiar with these requirements.
R313-70 Payments, Categories, and Types of Fees
Information about the types of fees collected by the Division of Radiation Control and the method of payment is presented in this section.
