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Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 3
3 The warning sign referred to in subsections 2(3) and (4) is a sign that (a) is shown in two contrasting colours; (b) is clearly visible and identifiable from a distance of 1 metre; (c) has no outer dimensions less than 2 centimetres; (d) bears the words “CAUTION — MICROWAVES” and “ ATTENTION — MICRO-ONDES ”; and (e) is designed in accordance with the following diagram: A Warning sign, bearing the words “Caution - Microwaves”, and “Attention - Micro-ondes”, described by an inverted triangle containing a satellite dish emitting a series of lines
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 4
4 (1) Every microwave oven shall, when fully assembled and operating with its service controls and user controls adjusted to yield the maximum output, function in such a manner that (a) the leakage radiation, measured with the instrument prescribed by paragraph (3)(b), at all points at least 5 cm from the external surface of the oven, does not exceed (i) 1.0 mW/cm 2 with the test load prescribed by paragraph (3)(a) placed (A) in the centre of the shelf in the cavity, in the case of an oven that is designed for cooking and that has a total microwave power generating capacity not greater than 1.5 kW, and (B) as specified by the manufacturer, in the case of an oven other than an oven described in clause (A), and (ii) 5.0 mW/cm 2 without a test load, where the oven is operable in such conditions; and (b) the intensity of X-ray exposure, at 5 cm from the external surface of the oven, does not exceed 0.5 mR per hour spread over an area of 10 cm 2 . (2) Every microwave oven shall, when the outer enclosure is removed and it is operating with its service controls and user controls adjusted to yield the maximum output, function in such a manner that the leakage radiation, measured with the instrument prescribed by paragraph (3)(b) and with the test load prescribed by paragraph (3)(a) in the cavity, at all points at least 5 cm from every mechanical or electronic part of the oven that is accessible to the user of the oven including, but not limited to, the waveguide, cavity, cavity seam, magnetron and magnetron to waveguide connection, does not exceed 5.0 mW/cm 2 . (3) For the purposes of subsections (1) and (2), (a) the test load shall be (i) in the case of an oven that is designed for cooking and that has a total microwave power generating capacity not greater than 1.5 kW, 275 ± 15 ml of water at an initial temperature of 20 ± 5°C, and (ii) in the case of an oven other than an oven described in subparagraph (i), the substance and amount thereof specified by the manufacturer as the load to be used for testing the oven; and (b) the instrument used to measure leakage radiation shall (i) be capable of measuring a power density of 1.0 mW/cm 2 with an accuracy of 2 dB or better, and (ii) have an indicator with a response time not greater than 3 seconds. (4) Failure of any single component of a microwave oven shall not cause the interlock system to be inoperative. (5) The device required by paragraph 2(2)(a) shall have a rated lifetime that is not less than 5,000 hours. (6) Each interlock required by paragraph 2(2)(g) shall have a rated lifetime that is not less than (a) 200 000 on-off cycles, in the case of a commercial microwave oven; and (b) 100 000 on-off cycles, in the case of any other microwave oven.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 1
1 In this Part, detector means the image receptor or other devices that interacts with the X-rays to produce a signal corresponding to the intensity of the X-rays incident on it; ( détecteur ) model designation means any combination of letters or figures or both letters and figures by which a device that bears that designation is identified as having characteristics and design features that are uniform; ( désignation du modèle ) primary X-ray beam means that X-radiation emitted directly from the target of the X-ray tube and emerging through the window of the X-ray generator; ( faisceau primaire de rayons X ) X-ray generator means an assembly of components, including an X-ray tube and its housing and shielding, designed and constructed for the controlled generation of X-rays. ( producteur de rayons X )
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detector means the image receptor or other devices that interacts with the X-rays to produce a signal corresponding to the intensity of the X-rays incident on it; ( détecteur )
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model designation means any combination of letters or figures or both letters and figures by which a device that bears that designation is identified as having characteristics and design features that are uniform; ( désignation du modèle )
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primary X-ray beam means that X-radiation emitted directly from the target of the X-ray tube and emerging through the window of the X-ray generator; ( faisceau primaire de rayons X )
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X-ray generator means an assembly of components, including an X-ray tube and its housing and shielding, designed and constructed for the controlled generation of X-rays. ( producteur de rayons X )
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 3
3 All baggage inspection X-ray devices shall function in such a way that (a) at the maximum possible baggage handling rate specified by the manufacturer for the device, and (b) under all operating conditions of X-ray generation, the average exposure rate of X-rays, averaged over a period that is not less than 5 minutes, to an object having a 10 square centimetre cross section and centered at 5 centimetres, from any accessible external surface of the device or from the imaginary plane surface that is drawn to close openings of the device, where baggage is inserted or removed, does not exceed 0.5 milliroentgen per hour.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 4
4 The X-radiation warning sign referred to in paragraph 2(3)(h) is a sign that (a) is shown in two contrasting colours; (b) is clearly visible and identifiable from a distance of 1 metre; (c) has no outer dimensions less than 2 centimetres; (d) bears the words “CAUTION — X-RAYS” and “ ATTENTION — RAYONS X ”; and (e) is designed in accordance with the following diagram: Warning sign, bearing the words “CAUTION: X-RAYS — ATTENTION : RAYONS X”, described by an inverted triangle containing a tube with a circle in the middle emitting dashed lines
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 1
1 In this Part, cabinet of a device means a structure that encloses and confines the X-ray source of the device and the material to be irradiated in the device; ( coffret ) device means a demonstration-type gas discharge device; ( dispositif ) gas discharge tube means an electronic tube in which glow discharges or X-rays or both may be produced by the acceleration of electrons or ions; ( tube à décharge ) model designation means any combination of letters or figures or both letters and figures by which a device that bears that designation is claimed to have characteristics and design features that are uniform. ( désignation du modèle )
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cabinet of a device means a structure that encloses and confines the X-ray source of the device and the material to be irradiated in the device; ( coffret )
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device means a demonstration-type gas discharge device; ( dispositif )
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gas discharge tube means an electronic tube in which glow discharges or X-rays or both may be produced by the acceleration of electrons or ions; ( tube à décharge )
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model designation means any combination of letters or figures or both letters and figures by which a device that bears that designation is claimed to have characteristics and design features that are uniform. ( désignation du modèle )
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 2
2 Every device that contains a gas discharge tube not specifically designed to generate X-rays shall be designed and constructed to include the following safety features: (a) a permanent mark or label that (i) is clearly visible under conditions of normal use, (ii) identifies the device by setting out the name of the manufacturer, model designation, and date and place of manufacture, (iii) indicates the intended polarity of each terminal of the device, and (iv) indicates the power supply or maximum voltage to be used with the device; and (b) shielding that (i) is sufficient to enable the device to comply with the standards of functioning set out in section 5, and (ii) is either non-removable or is so constructed that its removal renders the device inoperable.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 3
3 Subject to section 4, where a device contains a gas discharge tube specifically designed to generate X-rays, that tube shall be enclosed in a cabinet that (a) has permanently affixed to its external surface (i) the X-radiation warning sign described in section 6, (ii) a readily discernible mark or label that (A) identifies the manufacturer, model designation and date and place of manufacture of the device, and (B) warns that the tube generates X-rays when energized, and (iii) where the power source for the device is not an integral part of the device, a mark or label that (A) is clearly visible under normal conditions of use of the device, and (B) indicates the intended polarity of the terminals of the device and the power supply or maximum voltage to be used with the device; (b) is provided with (i) two warning lights that are in clear view of the operator of the device, one of which indicates when the device is powered and the other of which indicates when X-rays are being generated, and (ii) shielding that (A) is sufficient to enable the device to comply with section 5, and (B) is not removable or is so constructed that its removal renders the device inoperable; and (c) is constructed so that X-rays cannot be generated by the device when any door or panel in the cabinet that allows access to its interior is opened or removed.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 4
4 (1) Where the power source is not an integral part of the device, the warning light required by subparagraph 3(b)(i) to indicate when the device is powered shall be located on the power source. (2) The device referred to in section 3 shall be constructed so that, where the warning light required by subparagraph 3(b)(i) to indicate when X-rays are being generated fails or malfunctions, (a) a duplicate warning light operates when X-rays are being generated; or (b) X-rays cannot be generated by the device.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 5
5 Every device shall function in such a way that the emission of X-rays therefrom, under all possible conditions of operation and for as long as the device has its original components or has replacement components recommended by the manufacturer, is such that the average exposure rate of X-rays to an object having a 10 square centimetre cross section and centred at 5 centimetres from any accessible external surface of the device does not exceed 0.5 milliroentgen per hour.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 6
6 The X-radiation warning sign referred to in subparagraph (3)(a)(i) is a sign that (a) is shown in two contrasting colours; (b) is clearly visible and identifiable from a distance of 1 metre; (c) has no outer dimensions less than 2 centimetres; (d) bears the words “CAUTION — X-RAYS” and “ ATTENTION — RAYONS X ”; and (e) is designed in accordance with the following diagram: Warning sign, bearing the words “CAUTION: X-RAYS — ATTENTION : RAYONS X ”, described by an inverted triangle containing a tube with a circle in the middle emitting dashed lines
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 1
1 In this Part, attenuation means a decrease in radiation intensity caused by absorption and scattering in a medium; ( atténuation ) coefficient of variation means the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean value of a series of exposure measurements calculated by using the following equation: The coefficient of variation, calculated by the equation “C equals one divided by x bar multiplied by, open square bracket, sum from i equals one to n, open parenthesis, x sub i minus x bar, close parenthesis, squared, divided by n minus one, close square bracket, to the power of one half” when C = coefficient of variation X i = i th exposure measurement X = mean value of the exposure measurements n = number of exposure measurements; collimator means a device or mechanism that limits the shape and size of the useful beam; ( collimateur ) effective focal spot means the projection of the focal spot on the plane that is perpendicular to the X-ray beam axis and that passes through the centre of the focal spot; ( tache focale efficace ) filter means material placed in the useful beam to attenuate preferentially the lower energy radiations; ( filtre ) focal spot means the section at which the anode of an X-ray tube intercepts the electron beam; ( tache focale ) leakage radiation means all radiation, except the useful beam, coming from within the housing of an energized X-ray generating tube; ( rayonnement de fuite ) useful beam means the radiation passing through the aperture, cone or collimator of the housing of an X-ray generating tube. ( faisceau utile )
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attenuation means a decrease in radiation intensity caused by absorption and scattering in a medium; ( atténuation )
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coefficient of variation means the ratio of the standard deviation to the mean value of a series of exposure measurements calculated by using the following equation: The coefficient of variation, calculated by the equation “C equals one divided by x bar multiplied by, open square bracket, sum from i equals one to n, open parenthesis, x sub i minus x bar, close parenthesis, squared, divided by n minus one, close square bracket, to the power of one half” when C = coefficient of variation X i = i th exposure measurement X = mean value of the exposure measurements n = number of exposure measurements;
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collimator means a device or mechanism that limits the shape and size of the useful beam; ( collimateur )
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effective focal spot means the projection of the focal spot on the plane that is perpendicular to the X-ray beam axis and that passes through the centre of the focal spot; ( tache focale efficace )
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filter means material placed in the useful beam to attenuate preferentially the lower energy radiations; ( filtre )
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focal spot means the section at which the anode of an X-ray tube intercepts the electron beam; ( tache focale )
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leakage radiation means all radiation, except the useful beam, coming from within the housing of an energized X-ray generating tube; ( rayonnement de fuite )
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useful beam means the radiation passing through the aperture, cone or collimator of the housing of an X-ray generating tube. ( faisceau utile )
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 2
2 Photofluorographic X-ray equipment shall be designed in such a way that all controls, meters, lights or other indicators are readily discernible and clearly labelled to indicate their function.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 3
ane of the fluorescent screen, and (E) a light beam generator shall be incorporated into the collimator assembly (I) that visually defines the outline of the useful beam, and (II) that does not permit a misalignment of the visually defined field with the X-ray field along either the length or width of the X-ray field to exceed two per cent of the target to fluorescent screen distance, and (ii) where the photofluoraphic X-ray equipment is designed for a constant image receptor size and the target to fluorescent screen distance is fixed, (A) there shall be a shaped lower leaf or an apron on a bracket as described in clause (h)(i)(C) designed to protect the patient’s gonad area from the useful beam, (B) the alignment of the centre of the useful beam with the centre of the fluorescent screen shall be within two per cent of the target to fluorescent screen distance, and (C) means shall be provided to ensure that the axis of the X-ray beam can only be perpendicular to the plane of the fluorescent screen; (i) a filter that (i) is securely installed in the path of the useful beam, and (ii) provides attenuation, including inherent filtration, at least equivalent to that afforded by 2.5 millimetres of aluminium at 100 kilovolts (peak); (j) a readily visible mark on the X-ray tube housing indicating, to within 2 millimetres, the location on the tube housing of the projection, at right angles to the beam axis, of the position of the focal spot on the target; (k) an effective focal spot size of not greater than 1.5 square millimetres for units designed to operate at not more than 150 kilovolts (peak); (l) a lock, on the X-ray machine control panel, of a type that requires the insertion of a key before X-rays can be produced and the removal thereof causes termination of the production of X-rays; (m) an appliance or other means that (i) ensure that the machine is not able to be operated if the target to fluorescent screen distance is less than 100 centimetres, and (ii) clearly indicate the target to fluorescent screen distance to within two per cent; (n) means that allow data to be recorded automatically on to each film; (o) an interlock on the film holder mechanism that (i) prevents more than one film exposure being recorded without resetting; and (ii) prevents the same film frame receiving more than one exposure; (p) means that prevent the use of films of size smaller than 70 millimetres × 70 millimetres; and (q) on or near the power-input socket, a statement of power requirements at the maximum line current and, for battery operated units, a statement of charge-use frequency.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 4
4 (1) Photofluorographic X-ray equipment shall be constructed in such a way that (a) the X-ray tube is securely fixed and correctly aligned within the tube housing; (b) the X-ray tube head maintains its exposure position without drift, tipping or vibration during operation; (c) the equipment, under normal conditions of use, functions in accordance with the standards described in section 5 for as long as the X-ray machine has its original components or replacement components recommended by the manufacturer; (d) where there is provision for insertion of a grid, there is a holder containing a label that indicates the grid ratio of the grid used; (e) mirrors, lenses or other optical components within the camera hood are securely fastened so that optical misalignment cannot occur with normal use; (f) the camera hood, containing the whole optical system, does not admit light that can fog the film; (g) any material between the film side of the fluorescent screen and the first optical component does not reduce the light intensity or alter the spectrum of the light emitted from the fluorescent screen; (h) the front panel at the camera hood, located between the patient and the fluorescent screen, has less than 0.5 millimetre aluminium equivalence measured with an X-ray beam of potential 100 kilovolts (peak) with a half value layer of 2.7 millimetres of aluminium; (i) the device bears a replaceable label mounted on the camera hood in clear view of the operator, indicating the type and date of insertion of the fluorescent screen; and (j) when the recommended schedule of maintenance for the device is followed, the device will function in accordance with section 5 for the normal lifetime of the device. (2) Photofluorographic X-ray equipment shall bear, on the tube housing and on the control panel, a permanent mark or label that (a) is clearly visible; and (b) carries, with reference to the X-ray machine and X-ray tube, the name of the manufacturer, the model number, the serial number and the date and place of manufacture.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 5
5 Photofluorographic X-ray equipment when fully assembled for use shall function under normal conditions of use in such a way that (a) it is not possible to preset the kilovoltage below 70 kilovolts (peak); (b) the preset kilovoltage of the X-ray tube is maintained or is adjustable to within 3 kilovolts when the line voltage supply varies by plus or minus 10 per cent of its nominal value; (c) for any combination of kilovoltage, current and time, the coefficient of variation of any 10 consecutive radiation exposures, taken at the same distance within a time period of 1 hour, is no greater than 0.05; (d) the entrance exposure to a sheet of 99.9 per cent pure copper of dimensions 45 centimetres × 45 centimetres × 1.41 millimetres, placed over the front panel, and phototimed with the exposure taken at 85 kilovolts (peak), does not exceed 50 milliroentgens per exposure to obtain at the centre of the film an optical density above gross fog of not less than 0.5; (e) at any fixed kilovoltage, the average ratios of milliroentgen exposure to milliampere-seconds obtained at any two consecutive tube current settings do not differ by more than 0.10 times their sum, namely, X 1 - X 2 ≤ 0.10( X 1 + X 2 ), where X 1 and X 2 are the average milliroentgen per milliampere-second values obtained at each of two consecutive tube current settings; (f) the leakage radiation from the X-ray tube assembly, when the machine is operated at any kilovoltage and current within the rating of the X-ray tube, is such that the average exposure rate of X-rays to any object having a 100 square centimetre cross-section and centred at 1 metre from the focal spot of the X-ray tube does not exceed 100 milliroentgens in 1 hour; and (g) emission of ionizing radiation by any component other than the X-ray tube assembly, when the machine is operated at any kilovoltage and current within the rating of the X-ray tube, is such that the average exposure rate of X-rays to any object having a 10 square centimetre cross-section and centred at 5 centimetres from any accessible surface of the device, does not exceed 2.5 milliroentgens per hour.
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 6
6 The X-radiation warning sign referred to in section 3 of this Part is a sign that (a) is shown in two contrasting colours; (b) is clearly visible and identifiable from a distance of 1 metre; (c) has no outer dimensions less than 2 centimetres; (d) bears the words “CAUTION X-RAYS” and “ ATTENTION RAYONS X ”; and (e) is designed in accordance with the following diagram: Warning sign, bearing the words “CAUTION: X-RAYS — ATTENTION : RAYONS”, described by an inverted triangle containing a tube with a circle in the middle emitting dashed lines
Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations — 1
1 The following definitions apply in this Part. IEC 60825-1 means the International Electrotechnical Commission standard IEC 60825-1, Edition 3.0, 2014-05, entitled Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements . ( CEI 60825-1 ) IEC 62471 means the International Electrotechnical Commission standard IEC 62471, Edition 1.0, 2006-07, entitled Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems . ( CEI 62471 ) IEC 62471-5 means the International Electrotechnical Commission standard IEC 62471-5, Edition 1.0, 2015-06, entitled Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems – Part 5: Image projectors . ( CEI 62471-5 )