A familiarity with the fundamental radiation concepts presented in the University radiation safety training films is presupposed. The equipment in our laboratories is equipped with safety interlocks in order to eliminate accidental exposure. Our goal is that one should receive no exposure during routine operation of the equipment. Even during alignment procedures exposure is to be avoided. Equipment is periodically monitored using a hand-held Geiger counter radiation monitor.
Sufficient shielding is provided so that no exposure occurs during general usage.
Placing any part of the body in the pathway of the x-ray beam is avoided at all times. Personal Dosimetry Individuals using the x-ray equipment are monitored to record accidental exposure. Dosimetry is not a preventative measure, but allows exposure to be quantified. Dose monitoring will be done using a TLD ring obtained from the university's Environmental Health and Safety Radiation Protection office. If you have your own ring, wear only the ring assigned to you.