1. (1) Registrants must provide a written report to the Authority within 30 days of the occurrence of any of the following incidents involving X-ray equipment:

   1. (a) Failure of any component, which is critical to safe operation of the X-ray machine, to properly perform its intended function; and/or
   2. (b) An indicator on an X-ray machine fails to show that radiation is being produced, an exposure switch fails to terminate production of radiation when turned to the off position, or a safety interlock fails to terminate x-ray production.

2. (2) The registrant must include the following information in each report submitted under this rule and in each report of overexposure submitted under OAR chapter 333, division 122 which involves failure of safety components of X-ray machines:

   1. (a) Description of the equipment problem;
   2. (b) Cause of each incident, if known;
   3. (c) Name of the manufacturer and model number of equipment involved in the incident;
   4. (d) Place, date, and time of the incident;
   5. (e) Actions taken to establish normal operations;
   6. (f) Corrective actions taken or planned to prevent recurrence; and
   7. (g) Names and qualifications of personnel involved in the incident.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 453.605 – 453.807

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 453.605 – 453.807

History

PH 16-2021, amend filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06