(1) The equipment used in mobile diagnostic radiography shall be as follows:
- (a) All requirements of ARM 37.14.1012 (1) shall be satisfied except (g) .
- (b) A type of dead-man switch for an exposure switch shall be provided, together with electrical cord of sufficient length so that the operator can stand at least 6 feet from the useful beam.
- (2) When a mobile unit is used routinely in 1 location, it shall be considered a fixed installation subject to the shielding requirements specified in ARM 37.14.1003 (5) and 37.14.1012 (2) .
(3) The operating procedures applicable to mobile diagnostic radiographic equipment are as follows:
- (a) All provisions of ARM 37.14.1012 (3) apply.
- (b) The target-to-skin distance shall not be less than 15 inches.
- (c) Personnel monitoring shall be required for all persons associated with the operation of mobile x-ray equipment.
- (d) Mobile x-ray equipment shall not be used for photofluoroscopy unless it meets the requirements for mobile fluoroscopes in ARM 37.14.1006 .
- (e) The operator shall wear a protective apron or stand behind a suitable shield.
Authorizing statute(s): Sec. 75-3-201 and 75-3-202, MCA
Implementing statute(s): Sec. 75-3-201, 75-3-202 and 75-3-204, MCA
History: NEW, 1980 MAR p. 1069, Eff. 3/28/80; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 433; TRANS, from DEQ, 2000 MAR p. 189.