Section R12-1-533. Radiation Surveys

A.      A licensee shall conduct surveys with a calibrated and opera- ble radiation survey instrument that meets the requirements of R12-1-504.

B.       Using a survey instrument that complies with subsection (A), the licensee shall conduct a survey of the radiographic expo- sure device and the guide tube after each exposure before approaching the device or the guide tube. The survey shall be performed to determine that the sealed source is in the shielded

position before the radiographer or radiographer’s assistant exchanges films, repositions the exposure head, or dismantles the equipment.

C.      The licensee shall conduct a survey of the radiographic expo- sure device with a calibrated radiation survey instrument any time the source is exchanged or the device is placed in a stor- age area, as defined in R12-1-102, to ensure that the sealed source is in the shielded position.

D.      The licensee shall maintain a record of each exposure device survey conducted before the device is placed in storage under subsection (C), if that survey is the last one performed during the workday. Each record shall be maintained for three years after the record is made.

Historical Note

Adopted effective April 2, 1990 (Supp. 90-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 7 A.A.R. 2584, effective June 8, 2001 (Supp. 01-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 10

A.A.R. 2122, effective July 3, 2004 (Supp. 04-2).