GE Senographe 2000 D Operator's Manual page 2

WARNING
X–RAY EQUIPMENT IS DANGEROUS TO BOTH PATIENT AND OPERATOR
UNLESS MEASURES OF PROTECTION ARE STRICTLY OBSERVED
Though this equipment is built to the highest standards of electrical and mechanical safety, the
useful x–ray beam becomes a source of danger in the hands of the unauthorized or unqualified
operator. Excessive exposure to x–radiation causes damage to human tissue.
Therefore, adequate precautions must be taken to prevent unauthorized or unqualified persons
from operating this equipment or exposing themselves or others to its radiation.
Before operation, persons qualified and authorized to operate this equipment should be familiar with
the Recommendations of the International Commission on Radiological Protection, contained in
Annals Number 60 of the ICRP, and with applicable national standards, and should have been
trained in use of the equipment.