RPR 2C-1. RADIATION MACHINE USE APPLICATION
(X-RAY MACHINES, PARTICLE ACCELERATORS AND SEALED-SOURCE IRRADIATIORS NOT TO BE USED ON
HUMANS)
In addition to the RESPONSIBLE USER’S TRAINING & EXPERIENCE (RPR 2A), the PERSONAL DATA form (RPR
1A), submit the following:
__ “RADIATION USER TRAINING & PERSONAL DATA” forms (RPR 1A) for all other individuals who will work in the same
location (faculty, staff, students).
__ Detailed description of irradiators or radiation machines including safety devices, e.g. open beam, closed beam, interlocks, warning
lights, shutter indicators (open-closed) x-ray tube status (on-off).
__ Description of facilities where radiation machines or irradiators will be used, including building, rooms, shielding, security
arrangements, etc.; include diagram of layout as appropriate.
__ Description of any available instruments for radiation surveys or monitoring.
__ Step by step operating procedures to be used by all personnel while operating equipment.
__ Outline of instruction to be given to all users addressing items such as possible hazards, significance of safety devices, operating
procedures, symptoms of acute localized exposure, and procedures to be followd in reporting suspected or actual exposure. (No
person will be permitted to use equipment without this instruction).
I have read the University’s Radiation Safety Manual and understand the conditions and regulations contained in it. With respect to
the requested radiation sources and proposed uses, I acknowledge and accept the responsibility for:
a) radiation protection instruction for all involved personnel;
b) acquisition of the equipment, supplies and/or services necessary for radiation protection;
c) notification of the RSO of any accident or abnormal incident;
d) arranging for authorization of another individual to assume the preceding responsibilities, or to suspend or terminate all radiation
uses, prior to any extended absence.
Signature of Responsible User: Date:
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RPR 2C-2. ANALYTICAL X-RAY MACHINE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Responsible user: Phone:
Location (Bldg. & Room)
Installation date:
Type and use Manufacturer Model Serial No.
__ Open beam Control unit:
__ Fully enclosed [CX]
__ Diffraction [XD] Number of ports available: ____ In use: ____
__ Fluorescence [XF] Target material Max. kVp ____ Max. mA ___
Accessory equipment (powder cameras, goniometers, etc.)
Application date
FACILITY REQUIREMENTS
“CAUTION X-RAY EQUIPMENT” (or equivalent) sign at entrance? Yes No
“NOTICE TO WORKERS” (NRC form 3) posted conspicuously? Yes No
X-RAY EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
Safety Devices
Required on open beam units a device that prevents any portion of the body from entering the primary
beam, or a device that terminates the beam if obstructed. Yes No
IF NO, has exemption been filed? Yes No
Signs and Labels
CAUTION: HIGH INTENSITY X-RAY BEAM: - on source housing? Yes No
CAUTION RADIATION. THIS EQUIPMENT PRODUCES RADIATION WHEN ENERGIZED
- near switch used to turn on unit? Yes No
Warning lights or Devices All Units
X-RAY ON light near any switch that energizes and near any x-ray port. Yes No
The warning light(s) shall be fail-safe. Yes No
Additional warning devices required for open beam units
X-RAY TUBE STATUS, ON/OFF located near the radiation source housing, and at or near the
port, if the primary beam is controlled in this manner. Yes No
Shutter Status OPEN/CLOSED located near each port on the radiation source housing,
if the primary beam is controlled in this manner. Yes No
All warning devices must be fail safe. Yes No
Ports and Shutters
Unused ports on radiation source housing shall be secured in the closed position in a manner that
will prevent casual opening, i.e. without the use of tools. Yes No
On equipment installed after November 1983, open beam units shall have ports equipped with
a shutter that cannot be opened unless a local component has been connected. Yes No
OPERATIN REQUIREMENTS
Are written operating procedures available to all users of x-ray equipment? Yes No
RPR 2C-2. ANALYTICAL X-RAY MACHINE APPLICATION CHECKLIST (contd)
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Have all persons operating x-ray equipment received both Institutional Analytical X-Ray and on-the-job instruction and demonstrate
adequate knowledge of:
radiation hazards associated with use of equipment; Yes No
significance of radiation warning and safety devices; Yes No
operating procedures; Yes No
symptoms of acute localized exposure; Yes No
procedure for reporting actual or suspected exposure? Yes No
Personal Monitoring
For open-beam systems, have personal monitoring devices (ring badges) been issued? Yes No
If “Yes, are they used in compliance with University requirements? Yes No
RADIATION SURVEY EQUIPMENT
Radiation survey meter(s) available at facility:
Make/Model:
Ser. No. : Calibration Date:
Make/Model:
Ser. No. : Calibration Date:
Upon completion, send this application checklist to:
Technical Safety Office
Box 8106