Radiography Legislation

Question 1

What are the controlled area requirements?

Answer 1

red warning light placed outside- turned on when radiography is on
emergency switch- malfunction
2m away from beam
barium plaster reinforced walls
lead doors/windows and sealent

Question 2

What are the restricted personnel restrictions?

Answer 2

under 16yrs
pregnant
GP advised
part-time employees who don’t have dosimeter
general public

Question 3

What is a dosimeter?

Answer 3

contains thermolumiscent crystals, emits light of radiation been exposed
over 18s- 20mSv/per year
under 18s- 6mSv/per year