General Purpose Rad System
Operation
OM-0273R2
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SECTION 2
SAFETY
2.1
GENERAL
Keep this Operating Manual with the equipment at all times and periodically
review the Operating and Safety instructions.
For continue safe use of this equipment follow the
instructions in this Operating Manual. Study this manual
carefully before using the equipment and keep it at hand for
quick reference.
THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL MUST BE
ONLY HANDLED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL PREVIOUSLY
TRAINED IN IT.
X-RAY EQUIPMENT IS DANGEROUS TO BOTH PATIENT
AND OPERATOR UNLESS PROTECTION MEASURES ARE
STRICTLY OBSERVED.
IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT EVERYONE ASSOCIATED
WITH X-RAY RADIATION IS FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY
AND REGULATORY INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN
THIS MANUAL, IN PARTICULAR, THE STATEMENT AT THE
BEGINNING OF THIS MANUAL ENTITLED “IMPORTANT!...
X-RAY PROTECTION”.
THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY READ
AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO PLACE THIS
EQUIPMENT IN OPERATION.
Although X-radiation can be hazardous, X-ray equipment does not pose any
danger when it is properly used. Please ensure that all service and operating
personnel are properly trained and informed on the hazards of radiation. Those
responsible for the system must understand the safety requirements for X-ray
operation. Please study this manual and the manuals for each system
component to be fully aware of all the safety and operational requirements.
