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DX-D 300 U-Arm
User Manual
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0171F EN 20181009
2.4 RADIATION PROTECTION
Although this equipment is built to the highest safety standards and
incorporates a high degree of protection against X-radiation other than the
useful beam, no practical design of equipment can provide complete protection,
nor can any practical design compel the operator to take adequate precautions
to prevent the possibility of any persons carelessly, unwisely, or unknowingly
exposing themselves or others to X-radiation.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR TO
RESTRICT ACCESS TO THE EQUIPMENT IN ACCORDANCE
WITH
LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR RADIATION
PROTECTION.
Because exposure to X-ray radiation can be damaging to the health, use great
care to ensure protection against exposure to the primary beam. Some of the
effects of X-ray radiation are cumulative and may extend over a period of
months or years. The best safety rule for an X-ray operator is
“Avoid exposure
to the primary beam at all times ” .
Any object in the path of the primary beam produces secondary (scattered)
radiation. The intensity of secondary radiation depends on the energy and
intensity of the primary beam and the atomic number of the object material
struck by the primary beam. Secondary radiation may be of greater intensity
than that of the radiation reaching the receptor. Take protective measures to
safeguard against it.
An effective protective measure is the use of lead shielding. To minimize
dangerous exposure, use such items as lead screens, lead impregnated
gloves, aprons, thyroid collars, etc. Lead screens should contain a minimum of
2.0 mm of lead or equivalent and personal protective devices (aprons, gloves,
etc.) must contain a minimum of 0.25 mm of lead or equivalent. For confirmation
of the local requirements at your site, please refer to your “Local Radiation
Protection Rules” as provided by your Radiation Protection Advisor.