X-ray Safety

Question 1

Health and safety act (1974)

Answer 1

Employers responsible for keeping workplace risks to a minimum
Ensure wellbeing of staff
Legislation acts to enforce minimum standards

Question 2

Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) (2002)

Answer 2

Employers should protect staff from risks
=> risk assessments
=> surveillance of employee health
=> controlled exposure to substances
=> planning for incidents

Question 3

Ionising radiation regulations (IRR) (2017)

Answer 3

Focuses on safety in the working environment
Safety of public and staff
Controlled areas clearly marked
Staff dose monitoring (TLD badges)
Risk assessments (staff pregnancy)