§ 223.8. Operating procedures.
(a) Individuals, whose presence is not necessary to conduct the X-ray procedures, shall be located in a shielded area or at least 2 meters from the primary X-ray beam and X-ray tubehead.
(b) Mechanical supporting or restraining devices shall be used during X-ray procedures to hold the animal patient or films in position, when the technique permits.
(c) Individuals whose presence is necessary to conduct X-ray procedures and who are not located behind protective barriers or at least 2 meters from the X-ray tubehead and primary X-ray beam shall be protected with appropriate shielding devices such as lead aprons and gloves, and be positioned so that no part of their body except hands and forearms will be exposed to the primary beam. Appropriate shielding devices shall have a lead equivalent at least 0.25 millimeters of lead.
(d) X-ray exposures shall be authorized by a veterinarian.
Authority The provisions of this § 223.8 issued under sections 301 and 302 of the Radiation Protection Act (35 P. S. § § 7110.301 and 7110.302); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 510-20).
Source The provisions of this § 223.8 adopted October 2, 1998, effective October 3, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 4894.
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 223.12a (relating to fluoroscopic equipment).
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