Section 216-RICR-40-20-6.4 - General Requirements - All Industrial Radiation Machines6.4.1Radiation LevelsThe local components of an industrial radiation machine shall be located and arranged and shall include sufficient shielding or access control such that no radiation levels exist in any area surrounding the local component group which could result in a dose to an individual present in the area in excess of the dose limits given in §1.8.1 of this Subchapter.
6.4.2Warning DevicesA. The X-ray control shall provide visual indication whenever X-rays are produced.B. All ancillary warning devices shall be labeled so that their purpose is easily identified and shall have fail-safe characteristics.C. Posting. Each area or room containing industrial radiation machines shall be conspicuously posted with a sign or signs bearing the radiation symbol and the words "CAUTION - X-RAY EQUIPMENT," or words having a similar intent.D. Ports. Unused ports on industrial radiation machine source housings shall be secured in the closed position in a manner which will prevent inadvertent opening.E. Labeling. Each registrant shall ensure that each industrial radiation machine is labeled in a conspicuous manner to caution individuals that radiation is produced when it is energized. This label shall be affixed in a clearly visible location on the face of the control unit. If the industrial radiation machine is not visible from the control unit, the industrial radiation machine shall have a visible indication that it is energized.F. Radiation Source Housing. Each radiation source housing shall be equipped with an interlock that shuts off the tube if it is removed from the radiation source housing or if the housing is disassembled.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-20-6.4
Adopted effective 1/1/2019
Amended effective 5/25/2022