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Warning: Failure to adhere to the following warnings may
result in exposure to radiation:
Do not operate the x-ray system unless all system components
and features are in good repair.
Never attempt to remove any system component or bypass any
system function.
Several features are included in the system design to provide for
radiation safety. The controls (including key switches), control circuitry,
leaded components (including the leaded acrylic windows), physical
barriers, interlocks, and status and warning indicators each contribute to
overall radiation safety.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA), most state and some local government
agencies typically have specific standards regarding operational safety
and constraints regarding the modification of x-ray systems conforming
to 21CFR (mentioned above).
Typically, an x-ray system must be registered with the appropriate state
agency, by the physical possessor of the system, regardless of the legal
owner. Frequently, registration must occur prior to the x-ray system
being placed into service. Regulations may require initial and periodic
inspections by a government agency or a qualified vendor. In addition,
the regulations may require the implementation of standardized
operating procedures, specialized training, the distribution and use of
exposure monitoring badges and posting of radiation exposure
warnings and other special notices. Radiation safety requirements may
differ slightly from one jurisdiction to another. It is the user's
responsibility to ensure that the x-ray system is installed and
operated in compliance with all applicable governmental
regulations. Failure to comply may result in substantial penalties.
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