Where can I find information on the legalities regarding radiation safety?

I just started my first job as an xray tech and I have some concerns. Shouldn't there be area monitoring devices within a certain distance from the radiation? There are other things that I'm curious about too. I have some knowledge on radiation safety and not doing anything about it I know I could lose my license. I just would like to find some info and go about this the right way, so I can make changes and get things going correctly and legally. If the changes aren't made...I'm reporting them and I'm outta there! I'd appreciate any feedback.

Your country or state should have a code that they go by. In New Zealand ours is called NRL C5 and it has all sorts of things and it is all to do with radiation safety. I didn't quite understand your first question - an area monitoring devices within a certain distance from radiation? If you mean what you think you mean (some kind of monitoring when things are close to radiation) then not really, the only thing that should be close in the patient. The walls should obviously be lined with the correct amount of lead. If you have any more questions just ask, we can compare hospitals that might help. Feel free to e-mail me.

you have your first job as an x-ray tech and you have "some" knowledge of radiation safety? that does not make any sense.....you should have in depth knowledge of radiation safety if you have a license........would you have any idea of the difference of absorbed dose with a tenth of a second shot vs a 1 second shot vs a 10 second shot?


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I understand there are some occupations that have a learning curve, need on the job training...etc....but radiation safety should not fall in that catagory...your training should be complete and thorough before you are working by yourself............I'm sure the system has its interlocks so you can not harm someone........if your not carefull, probably the only person that would be overexposed would be yourself

What is required and what is not is spelled out in the license. The license is public and you can call the state or Federal offices to get a copy. Every situation is different and requires a knowledge of the the rules and regulations concerning the device, energy type, use etc. Unless the area is considered a "Radiation Area" monitoring is not required by the NRC or agreement states. Personal monitoring is also optional if exposures are not expected to be over specific amounts. If your badge comes back with high readings, you need to look into it.