Page 635 - Radiation Safety

EMERGENCY RESPONSE ACTION

 Physical damage:

 In the event of physical damage or suspected mechanical or chemical injury to a sealed

source, X-ray tube or its housing, the Work/Shift Supervisor should cease to use or prevent

usage of the device until it has been thoroughly examined, tested and confirmed fit for

reuse and inform the RPO/RPS for further actions.

 The RPO/RPS should:

Use survey meters to assess for any possible damage to inherent shielding of the source

housing;

In the event of damaged shielding or failure of shutter to close, provide additional

shielding and store the device until alternative full shielding or shutter operation can be

restored;

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