X-Ray Facility And Operator Training Requirements

IDAHO ADMINISTRATIVE CODE IDAPA 16.02.27 Department of Health and Welfare Idaho Radiation Control Rules Section 010 Page 5 01. Facility Requirements. Licensed facilities must: (7-1-26) a. Post notice standards for protection against radiation in the facility; (7-1-26) b. Keep radiation exposure as low as is practical; (7-1-26) c. Provide written, site-specific, emergency procedures; (7-1-26) d. Provide written, site-specific, safety procedures as they apply to each machine; (7-1-26) e. Provide written, site-specific, operating procedures as they apply to each machine; (7-1-26) f. Provide and document staff training; and (7-1-26) g. Ensure personnel wear monitoring devices, if applicable. (7-1-26) 02. Operator Training Requirements. No individual will be permitted to operate an X-ray machine until they have completed training and proven competency in radiation safety topics. Licensed facilities must retain written training records for each X-ray machine operator. Training records for current and former X-ray operators must be made available upon request. Training records must be retained for a minimum of two (2) license renewal cycles. X-ray operator training must include the following topics: (7-1-26) a. Fundamental of radiation safety; (7-1-26) b. Characteristics of gamma and X-radiation; (7-1-26) c. Units of radiation dose (millirem); (7-1-26) d. Bioeffects of excessive exposure to radiation; (7-1-26) e. Levels of radiation emitted from X-ray machines; (7-1-26) f. Methods of controlling radiation dose including working time, distance, and shielding; (7-1-26) g. State and federal radiation protection standards; (7-1-26) h. Proper use of site-specific radiation survey instruments; (7-1-26) i. Use of personnel monitoring equipment; (7-1-26) j. Proper use of site-specific X-ray machines; and (7-1-26) k. Site-specific operating and emergency procedures. (7-1-26)