Section R12-1-613. Veterinary Medicine Radiographic Systems

A.      Equipment. A registrant shall ensure that:

1.        Before January 2, 1996, the total filtration permanently in the useful beam is not less than 1.5 millimeters alumi- num-equivalent for equipment operating at up to 70 kVp and 2.0 millimeters aluminum-equivalent for equipment operating in excess of 70 kVp;

2.        A device is provided to terminate the exposure after a preset time or exposure;

3.        Each radiographic system has a “dead-man” exposure switch with an electrical cord of sufficient length to allow the operator to stand at least 1.82 meters (six feet) away from the useful beam during x-ray exposures.

B.       Procedures: A registrant shall ensure that:

1.        Unless required to restrain an animal, the operator stands at least 1.82 meters (6 feet) away from the useful beam and the animal during a radiographic exposure;

2.        An individual other than the operator is not in the x-ray room or area while an exposure is being made, unless the individual’s assistance is required;

3.        If possible, an animal is held in position during an x-ray exposure using mechanical supporting or restraining devices;

4.        An individual holding an animal during an x-ray expo- sure is:

a.         Wearing protective gloves and an apron of not less than 0.5 millimeter lead equivalent or positioned behind a whole-body protective barrier;

b.        Wearing required personnel monitoring devices; and

c.         Positioned so that no part of the person’s body, except hands and arms, will be struck by the useful beam;

5.        If an individual holds or supports an animal or a film during an x-ray exposure, the name of the individual is recorded in an x-ray log that contains the animal’s name, the type of x-ray procedure, the number of exposures, and the date of the procedure; and

6.        As a condition of employment an individual is not required to routinely hold or support animals, or hold film during radiation exposures.

Historical Note

Adopted effective June 30, 1977 (Supp. 77-3). Amended

subsection (B) effective August 8, 1986 (Supp. 86-4).

Amended effective January 2, 1996 (Supp. 96-1).

Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 4302, effective November 14, 2003 (Supp. 03-3).