R313-35-105. Portable, Hand-Held, Non-Medical X-ray Systems

(1) In addition to compliance with Rule R313-35 Subsections R313-35-105(1)(a) through R313-35-105(1)(c) are specific to portable, hand-held, non-medical x-ray systems, excluding portable handheld devices that are manufactured to provide inherent operator protection. (2) Protective aprons of at least 0.5 millimeter lead equivalence shall be provided for the operator to protect the operator's torso and gonads from backscatter radiation while operating the x-ray source; (3) Each operator of hand-held x-ray systems shall finish a training program supplied by the manufacturer before using the x-ray system. Records of training shall be maintained on file for examination by an authorized representative of the director; and (4) For hand-held x-ray systems, the provision in Subsection R313-35-110(1)(d) of the length of electrical cord for the dead-man switch is optional.