AUTHORITY: Implementing and authorized by the Radiation Protection Act (Ill.
Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 111�, pars. 211 et seq.).
SOURCE: Filed and effective April 20, 1974, by the Department of Public
Health; transferred to the Department of Nuclear Safety by P.A. 81-1516,
effective December 3, 1980; codified at 7 Ill. Reg. 11280.
Section 380.10 Scope
This Part establishes special requirements for x-ray diffraction units, x-ray
spectrographic fluorescence equipment, etc. The provisions of this Part are
in addition to, and not in substitution for, other applicable provisions of
Department regulations.
Section 380.20 Definitions
"Analytical x-ray machines or equipment" means any machine utilizing x-rays
for examination of the microscopic structure, or elemental or chemical
composition of materials. This includes all types of x-ray diffraction and
spectrographic equipment.
Section 380.30 Labeling
a) A label bearing the words "Caution - Radiation - This Equipment
Produces Radiation When Energized" shall be placed near any switch
which energizes a tube.
b) A sign bearing the words "Caution - High Intensity X-Ray Beam", or
words having a similar intent, shall be placed in the area
immediately adjacent to each tube head. The sign shall be so
located that it is clearly visible to any person operating,
aligning, or adjusting the unit, or handling or changing a sample.
c) A clearly visible indication of the presence of an x-ray beam
shall be provided on or immediately adjacent to each tube head.
d) A clearly visible indication of the status (i.e., open or closed)
of each shutter shall be provided.
Section 380.40 Radiation Exposure Standards
Radiation exposure to individuals, either within the control area or in the
environs of the installation, shall be so controlled that the maximum per-
missible dose equivalent values, as set forth in 32 Ill. Adm. Code 340, are
not exceeded.
Section 380.50 Tests and Inspections
a) Tests and inspections of all safety devices shall be performed at
least monthly to insure their proper operation.
b) Surveys and monitoring sufficient to insure that operations are
conducted safely shall be provided.
c) Records of tests and inspections, surveys, and monitoring
sufficient to show compliance to Department regulations shall be
maintained and kept available for inspection by a representative of
the Department, upon demand.
Section 380.60 Operating Procedures and Instructions
a) Individuals having access to analytical x-ray machines or equipment
shall be provided with specific written instructions concerning the
radiation hazards, safe working practices, and made aware of the
symptoms of an acute localized exposure to radiation. These
instructions shall be posted near the controls of the x-ray
machine(s).
b) Medical personnel examining work-connected injuries shall be
informed of the possibility of radiation exposure to the worker
from the devices regulated in this Part.
c) Operators shall be instructed in the procedures for reporting an
actual or suspected radiation overexposure. When it has been
determined that an overexposure to an individual has occurred, it
shall be reported to the Department without undue delay.
d) In cases where the primary x-ray beam is not intercepted by the
experimental apparatus under all conditions of operation,
protective measures shall be provided, such as auxiliary shielding,
to avoid exposure to the primary x-ray beam.
e) If, for any reason, it is necessary to temporarily intentionally
alter safety devices, such as bypassing interlocks or removing
shielding, such action shall be:
1) specified in writing and posted near the x-ray tube housing so
that other persons will know the existing status of the
machine; and
2) terminated as soon as possible.
f) Whenever possible, an interlocking device which prevents the entry
of any portion of an individual body or extremities into the
primary beam, or causes the primary beam to be shut off upon entry
into its path, shall be provided.
g) Unused tube ports shall be closed in such a fashion that accidental
opening is not possible.
Section 380.70 Monitoring
Operators of analytical x-ray equipment shall be provided with finger or wrist
radiation monitoring devices if the equipment is not provided with interlocks
as specified in Section 380.60(f). Reported exposure or dose values shall not
be used for the purpose of determining compliance with 32 Ill. Adm. Code 340
unless evaluated by a qualified expert.
