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X-ray Safety

­­Overview

The MIT X-Ray Safety Program is established to provide staff, researchers, students and visitors with a safe environment and to conform to the requirements set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 120.000 and the policies set forth by the MIT Radiation Protection Committee (RPC).

All use of x-ray devices requires the registration of devices, hazard assessments, inventories, x-ray normal operating procedures, and training (classroom and lab-specific).

Lab Termination

Notify RPP when the lab is ready to terminate the x-ray registration.

Emergency Response/Notifications

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:

  1. Shut off the x-ray immediately, if safe to do so.
  2. Alert everyone to exit the lab.
  3. In case of exposure or suspected exposure to radiation, proceed immediately to MIT Health and notify RPP.
  4. In the event of fire or health threatening injuries, call 100 or 617-253-1212.
  5. Promptly following any incident, ensure the PI and/or x-ray supervisor is informed.
  6. Contact the EHS- Radiation Protection Program Office (617-452-3477; x100 from campus phone or 617-253-1212 from cell phone) to report the incident.

Special Considerations

  • Mobile x-ray systems such as XRD will need consideration as they are typically not in a shielded housing unit. If using on a table top consider what is under the table. Do not use your hands to secure the sample when using the XRD.

Resources

­­Overview

The MIT X-Ray Safety Program is established to provide staff, researchers, students and visitors with a safe environment and to conform to the requirements set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Regulations 105 CMR 120.000 and the policies set forth by the MIT Radiation Protection Committee (RPC).

All use of x-ray devices requires the registration of devices, hazard assessments, inventories, x-ray normal operating procedures, and training (classroom and lab-specific).

Lab Termination

Notify RPP when the lab is ready to terminate the x-ray registration.

Emergency Response/Notifications

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY:

  1. Shut off the x-ray immediately, if safe to do so.
  2. Alert everyone to exit the lab.
  3. In case of exposure or suspected exposure to radiation, proceed immediately to MIT Health and notify RPP.
  4. In the event of fire or health threatening injuries, call 100 or 617-253-1212.
  5. Promptly following any incident, ensure the PI and/or x-ray supervisor is informed.
  6. Contact the EHS- Radiation Protection Program Office (617-452-3477; x100 from campus phone or 617-253-1212 from cell phone) to report the incident.

Special Considerations

  • Mobile x-ray systems such as XRD will need consideration as they are typically not in a shielded housing unit. If using on a table top consider what is under the table. Do not use your hands to secure the sample when using the XRD.

Resources