- (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.
KEY: industry, x-rays, veterinarians, surveys
Date of Last Change: April 14, 2025
Notice of Continuation: October 19, 2021
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-3-104; 19-6-107