Legal Requirements Flashcards
Which legislation states that waste developer chemicals should be collected by licensed waste contractors
Environmental protection act
According the the IRR99 the controlled area Shpukd be what distance from the machine head
1.5 m
According to IRR99 the safety zone should be what distance from the machine head
2m
Whose responsibility is it to adhere to the principles of justification and optimisation
IRMER practitioner
Under which set of legal requirements must an RPS and RPA be appointed
IRR99
If X-ray equipment appears to be leaking or damaged who should be notified
RPS/RPA
Whose role is it to ensure contingency plans are in place
RPA
IRR99 is concerned with the protection of who
Staff only
IRMER is concerned with the protection of who
Patients
ALARP stands for what
As low as reasonably practicable
What are local rules
Written information regarding the controlled area which must be kept on display at each machine
How often should the radiation protection file be reviewed and updated
Annually
According to IRMER the isolation switch for the X-ray machine should be where
Outside the controlled area
Whose responsibility is it to ensure all staff members have suitable training
The radiation protection supervisor
The legal person (usually senior dentist)
Ensures the surgery and all staff comply with both sets of regulations
The radiation protection advisor
A specialist appointed in writing to give advice on staff and public safety with regard to IRR99
The radiation protection supervisor
Assess the risks and ensure precautions are taken
Who is responsible for regular maintenance and certified checks
The radiation protection advisor
How often should risk assessments and exposure be reviewed
Every 5 years
Who is responsible for organising an assessment of radiation Of safety and how often is required
The legal person and a 3 yearly assessment
Who is responsible for the local rules
The legal person
Who’s role is it to ensure contingency plans are in place
The radiation protection advisor
What is used to indicate exposure time
A red light and a buzzer
Which set of legislation sets out the responsibility of dental personnel involved with radiography
IRR99
Which set of regulation states there must be a set of local rules displayed by each X-ray machine
IRR99
Staff training radiography records are a key point in which piece of legislation
IRR99
