R 333.5418 Conditions of operation.

Rule 418. (1) An individual present in a fluoroscopic room shall wear a protective apron of at least 0.5 millimeter lead equivalence. (2) Only individuals whose presence is needed to conduct the examination, to conduct radiation protection surveys, or to undergo specific training shall be permitted in the fluoroscopy room during x-ray exposures. (3) Personnel monitoring shall be performed in controlled areas for each individual occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation from diagnostic x-ray equipment. Individual monitoring devices, such as film badge dosimeters or thermoluminescent dosimeters, shall be permanently assigned to each occupationally exposed individual. This monitoring shall be continuous during employment as a radiation worker. (4) Personnel exposure records shall be kept on permanent available file at the facility where the exposure occurs. (5) Monitoring devices used to estimate whole body exposure shall normally be worn on the chest or abdomen. Monitoring of all other body parts shall meet the requirements of R 333.5065. (6) Monitoring devices worn to estimate personnel occupational exposure shall not be worn by the individual when he or she is exposed as a patient for a medical or dental reason. (7) The fluoroscopist's eyes should be sufficiently dark-adapted for the visual task required before commencing conventional fluoroscopy. Under no circumstances shall he or she attempt to compensate for inadequate adaptation by increasing exposure factors employed or by prolonging the fluoroscopic examination. (8) A fluoroscopic x-ray system shall not be left unattended without locking the apparatus, room, or building in some manner which prevents use of the apparatus by unauthorized persons. MOBILE OR PORTABLE DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY EQUIPMENT