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333-121-0350 Inspection and Maintenance (1) The licensee must perform inspection and maintenance checks that include, as a minimum, each of the following at the frequency specified in the license or license application: (a) Operability of each aspect of the access control system required by OAR 333-121-0110. (b) Functioning of the source position indicator required by OAR 333-121-0150(2). (c) Operability of the radiation monitor for radioactive contamination in pool water required by OAR 333-121-0340(2) using a radiation check source, if applicable. (d) Operability of the over-pool radiation monitor at underwater irradiators as required by OAR 333-121-0140(2). (e) Operability of the product exit monitor required by OAR 333-121-0140(1). (f) Operability of the emergency source return control required by OAR 333-121-0150(3). (g) Visual inspection of leak-tightness of systems through which pool water circulates. (h) Operability of the heat and smoke detectors and extinguisher system required by OAR 333-121-0130, without turning extinguishers on. (i) Operability of the means of pool water replenishment required by OAR 333-121-0160(3). (j) Operability of the indicators of high and low pool water levels required by OAR 333-121-0160(4). (k) Operability of the intrusion alarm required by OAR 333-121-0110(9) if applicable. (l) Functioning and wear of the system, mechanisms, and cables used to raise and lower sources. (m) Condition of the barrier to prevent products from hitting the sources or source mechanism as required by OAR 333-121-0170. (n) Amount of water added to the pool to determine if the pool is leaking. (o) Electrical wiring on required safety systems for radiation damage. (p) Pool water conductivity measurements and analysis as required by OAR 333-121-0360(2). (2) Malfunctions and defects found during inspection and maintenance checks must be repaired within time frames specified in the license or license application. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06 PH 5-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-05
333-121-0360 Pool Water Purity (1) Pool water purification system must be run sufficiently to maintain the conductivity of the pool water below 20 microsiemens per centimeter under normal circumstances. If pool water conductivity rises above 20 microsiemens per centimeter, the licensee must take prompt actions to lower the pool water conductivity and must take corrective actions to prevent future recurrences. (2) The licensee must measure the pool water conductivity frequently enough, but no less than weekly, to assure that the conductivity remains below 20 microsiemens per centimeter. Conductivity meters must be calibrated at least annually. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06 PH 5-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-05
333-121-0370 Attendance During Operation (1) Both an irradiator operator and at least one other individual, who is trained on how to respond and prepared to promptly render or summon assistance if the access control alarm sounds, must be present on site: (a) Whenever the irradiator is operated using an automatic product conveyor system; and (b) Whenever the product is moved into or out of the radiation room when the irradiator is operated in a batch mode. (2) At a panoramic irradiator at which static irradiations with no movement of the product are occurring, a person who has received the training on how to respond to alarms described in OAR 333-121-0300(7) must be on site. (3) At an underwater irradiator, an irradiator operator must be present at the facility whenever the product is moved into or out of the pool. Individuals who move the product into or out of the pool of an underwater irradiator need not be qualified as irradiator operators; however, they must have received the training described in OAR 333-121-0300(6) and 333-121-0300(7). Static irradiations may be performed without a person present at the facility. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06 PH 5-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-05
333-121-0380 Entering and Leaving the Radiation Room (1) Upon first entering the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator after an irradiation, the irradiator operator must use a survey meter to determine that the source has returned to its fully shielded position. The operator must check the functioning of the survey meter with a radiation check source prior to entry. (2) Before exiting from and locking the door to the radiation room of a panoramic irradiator prior to a planned irradiation, the irradiator operator must: (a) Visually inspect the entire radiation room to verify that no one else is in it; and (b) Activate a control in the radiation room that permits the sources to be moved from the shielded position only if the door to the radiation room is locked within a preset time after setting the control. (3) During a power failure, the area around the pool of an underwater irradiator may not be entered without using an operable and calibrated radiation survey meter unless the over-the-pool monitor required by OAR 333-121-0140(2) is operating with backup power. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06 PH 5-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-05
333-121-0390 Irradiation of Explosive or Flammable Materials (1) Irradiation of explosive material is prohibited unless the licensee has received prior written authorization from the Authority. Authorization will not be granted unless the licensee can demonstrate that detonation of the explosive would not rupture the sealed sources, injure personnel, damage safety systems, or cause radiation overexposures of personnel. (2) Irradiation of more than small quantities of flammable material with a flash point below 140˚F is prohibited in panoramic irradiators unless the licensee has received prior written authorization from the Authority. Authorization will not be granted unless the licensee can demonstrate that a fire in the radiation room could be controlled without damage to sealed sources or safety systems and without radiation overexposures of personnel. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.675 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.675 History: PH 5-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-05
333-121-0500 Records and Retention Periods The licensee must maintain the following records at the irradiator for the periods specified. (1) A copy of the license, the license conditions, documents incorporated into the license by reference, and amendments thereto until superseded by new documents or until the Authority terminates the license for documents not superseded. (2) Records of each individual's training, tests, and safety reviews provided to meet the requirements of OAR 333-121-0300(1), 333-121-0300(2), 333-121-0300(3), 333-121-0300(4), 333-121-0300(6), and 333-121-0300(7) until three years after the individual terminates work. (3) Records of the annual evaluations of the safety performance of irradiator operators required by 333-121-0300(5) for three years after the evaluation. (4) A copy of the current operating and emergency procedures required by OAR 333-121-0310 until superseded or the Authority terminates the license. Records of the radiation safety officer's review and approval of changes in procedures as required by 333-121-0310(3)(c) retained for three years from the date of the change. (5) Film badge and other personnel dosimeters results required by OAR 333-121-0320 until the Authority terminates the license. (6) Records of radiation surveys required by OAR 333-121-0330 for three years from the date of the survey. (7) Records of radiation survey meter calibrations required by OAR 333-121-0330 and pool water conductivity meter calibrations required by 333-121-0360(2) until three years from the date of calibration. (8) Records of the results of leak tests required by OAR 333-121-0340(1) and the results of contamination checks required by 333-121-0340(2) for three years from the date of each test. (9) Records of inspection and maintenance checks required by OAR 333-121-0350 for three years. (10) Records of major malfunctions, significant defects, operating difficulties or irregularities, and major operating problems that involve required radiation safety equipment for three years after repairs are completed. (11) Records of the receipt, transfer and disposal, of all licensed sealed sources as required by 333-102-0330 of these rules. (12) Records on the design checks required by OAR 333-121-0190 and the construction control checks as required by 333-121-0200 until the license is terminated. The records must be signed and dated. The title or qualification of the person signing must be included. (13) Records related to decommissioning of the irradiator as required by 333-102-0200(6). Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06 PH 5-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-05
333-121-0510 Reports (1) In addition to the reporting requirements in other parts of these regulations, the licensee must report the following events if not reported under other parts of these regulations: (a) Source stuck in an unshielded position. (b) Any fire or explosion in a radiation room. (c) Damage to the source racks. (d) Failure of the cable or drive mechanism used to move the source racks. (e) Inoperability of the access control system. (f) Detection of radiation source by the product exit monitor. (g) Detection of radioactive contamination attributable to licensed radioactive material. (h) Structural damage to the pool liner or walls. (i) Water loss or leakage from the source storage pool, greater than the irradiator pool design parameters submitted by the licensee or applicant. (j) Pool water conductivity exceeding 100 microsiemens per centimeter. (2) The report must include a telephone report within 24 hours as described in 333-120-0710(2), and a written report within 30 days as described in 333-120-0720. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06 PH 5-2005, f. & cert. ef. 4-11-05
333-122-0001 Purpose OAR chapter 333, division 122 prescribes requirements for the non-healing arts radiation generating devices (RGD) use of X-ray machines and radiation safety requirements for persons using RGD X-ray equipment. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, amend filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021 PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06
333-122-0003 Scope The provisions and requirements of OAR chapter 333, division 122 are in addition to the general requirements of divisions 100, 101, 103, 111, 120 and 124. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, amend filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021 PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06
333-122-0010 General Requirements for All RGD: Radiation Safety Officer (1) The radiation safety officer (RSO) of an RGD X-ray facility must ensure that radiation safety activities are being performed in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements in the daily operation of the registrant's program. The registrant's senior management shall designate an individual responsible for radiation safety, or a RSO. This individual shall have training and experience commensurate with the scope of the radiation safety program to carry out the responsibilities as indicated below. (2) The responsibilities shall include the following: (a) Establishing and overseeing all operating, emergency, and ALARA procedures as required by chapter 333, division 120 and reviewing them regularly to ensure that they conform to the Authority’s rules and to the registration conditions; (b) Overseeing and approving the training program for RGD X-ray personnel to ensure that appropriate and effective radiation protection practices are taught; (c) Ensuring that required radiation surveys are performed and documented in accordance with OAR 333-122-0110 and 333-120-0200, and include any corrective measures when levels of radiation exceed the established limits; and (d) Ensure that individual and area monitoring devices are used properly. (3) The radiation safety officer shall ensure that: (a) Records are kept of the monitoring results and that timely notifications are made as required by OAR 333120-0200 and OAR 333-120-0710; (b) Individual monitoring devices are calibrated per the manufacturer’s specifications; (c) X-ray operations are conducted safely, and corrective actions are implemented when necessary; and (d) X-ray device operations are terminated appropriately after each use. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 - 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 - 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0020 General Requirements for All RGD: Safety Device (1) A device which prevents the exposure of any portion of an individual's body from the primary X-ray beam path or shuts off the beam upon entry into its path shall be provided on all open-beam configurations. (2) A registrant may be exempt from this rule by providing the following documentation: (a) A description of the various safety devices that have been evaluated; (b) The reason each of these devices cannot be used; and (c) A description of the alternative methods that will be employed to minimize the possibility of an accidental exposure, including procedures to assure that operators and others in the area will be informed of the absence of safety devices. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0030 General Requirements for All RGD: Warning Devices (1) Open-beam configurations shall be provided with a readily discernible indication of: (a) X-ray tube "on-off" status located near the radiation source housing, if the primary beam is controlled in this manner; and (b) Shutter "open-closed" status located near each port on the radiation source housing, if the primary beam is controlled in this manner. (2) Warning devices shall be labeled so that their purpose is easily identified. On equipment installed after January 1, 1978, warning devices shall have fail-safe characteristics. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0040 General Requirements for All RGD: Ports Unused ports on radiation source housings shall be secured in the closed position in a manner which will prevent casual opening. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0050 Exemptions (1) Uses of certified and certifiable cabinet x-ray systems and x-ray systems designed primarily for the inspection of baggage, etc. are exempt from the requirements of this division except for the following: (a) For certified and certifiable cabinet x-ray systems, including those designed to allow admittance of individuals: (A) No registrant must permit any individual to operate a cabinet x-ray system until the individual has received a copy of and instruction in the operating procedures for the unit. Records that demonstrate compliance with this subparagraph must be maintained for Agency inspection until disposal is authorized by the Authority. (B) Tests for proper operation of interlocks must be conducted and recorded: (i) Every six months for those systems that are designed to allow the admittance of individuals; or (ii) Annually for those systems that are not designed to allow the admittance of individuals. (C) Records of these tests must be maintained for Authority inspection until disposal is authorized by the Authority. (D) The registrant must perform an evaluation of the radiation dose limits to determine compliance with 333-120-0180, 333-120-0190 and 21 CFR 1020.40, Cabinet X-Ray Systems (39 Federal Register 12986, April 10, 1974), at intervals not to exceed one year. Records of these evaluations must be maintained for Authority inspection for two years after the evaluation. (b) Certified cabinet x-ray systems must be maintained in compliance with 21 CFR 1020.40, Cabinet X-Ray Systems (39) Federal Register 12986, April 10, 1974), and no modification must be made to the system unless prior Authority approval has been granted. (2) Industrial uses of hand-held light intensified imaging devices are exempt from the requirements of this division if the dose rate 18 inches from any area surrounding the source of radiation does not exceed two millirem per hour. Devices that exceed this limit must meet the applicable requirements of this division and the licensing or registration requirements of division 333-101. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, amend filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021 PH 12-2006, f. & cert. ef. 6-16-06
333-122-0055 General Requirements for All RGD: Labeling All RGD equipment shall be labeled with a readily discernible sign or signs bearing the radiation symbol and the words: (1) CAUTION -- HIGH INTENSITY X-RAY BEAM , or words having a similar intent, on the X-ray source housing; and (2) CAUTION RADIATION -- THIS EQUIPMENT PRODUCES RADIATION WHEN ENERGIZED , or words having a similar intent, near any switch that energizes an X-ray tube if the radiation source is an X-ray tube. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0060 General Requirements for All RGD: Shutters (1) On open-beam configurations installed after January 1, 1978, each port on the radiation source housing shall be equipped with a shutter that cannot be opened unless a collimator or a coupling has been connected to the port. (2) A visible indication of the status of the shutter shall be provided, example being a red-light indicating beam "on" or a green light indicating beam "off". (a) The device shall be tested, no less than every six months, to ensure operations will not continue without a properly functioning warning device. (b) On equipment installed after January 1, 1978, this device shall be of fail-safe characteristics. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0065 General Requirements for All RGD: X-ray Tube Registration (1) No RGD shall be operated unless the applicant satisfies the general requirements specified in OAR 333-101-0005 and 333-103-0005. (2) Upon determination that an applicant meets the requirements of this division, the Authority must issue a registration and validation certificate as specified in OAR 333-101-0035. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0070 General Requirements for All RGD: Warning Lights (1) An easily visible warning light labeled with the words " X-RAY ON" , or words having a similar intent, shall be located near any switch that energizes an X-ray tube and shall be illuminated only when the tube is energized. (2) On equipment installed after January 1, 1978, warning lights shall have fail-safe characteristics. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0076 General Requirements for All RGD: and Radiation Source Housing Requirements Each X-ray tube radiation source housing shall be subject to the following requirements: (1) Each X-ray tube housing shall be equipped with an interlock that shuts off the tube if it is removed from the radiation source housing or if the housing is disassembled or removed. (2) Each X-ray tube housing shall be constructed so that, with all shutters closed, the radiation measured at a distance of five centimeters from the source housing surface is not capable of producing a dose exceeding 2.5 millirem (0.025 mSv) in one hour. This limit shall be met at any specified tube rating . Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0090 General Requirements for All RGD: Generator Cabinet Each X-ray generator shall be supplied with a protective cabinet which limits leakage radiation measured at a distance of five centimeters from its surface such that it is not capable of producing a dose exceeding 0.25 millirem (2.5 µSv) in one hour. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0101 General Requirements for All RGD: Radiation Levels The local components of an X-ray system shall be located and arranged with sufficient shielding or access control, so no radiation levels exist in any area surrounding the local component group which could expose an individual to a radiation dose exceeding the limits outlined in OAR 333-120-0180. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0110 General Requirements for All RGD: Surveys (1) All X-ray systems shall have radiation surveys performed, as required by OAR 333-120-0200: (a) Upon installation of the equipment; (b) Following any change in the initial arrangement, number or type of local components in the system; (c) Following any maintenance requiring the disassembly or removal of a local component in the system; (d) During the performance of maintenance and alignment procedures if the procedures require the presence of a primary X-ray beam when any local component in the system is disassembled or removed; (e) Any time a visual inspection of the local components in the system reveals an abnormal condition; and (f) Whenever personnel monitoring devices show a significant increase over the previous monitoring period or the readings are approaching the limits specified in OAR 333-120-0100. (2) Radiation levels must not exceed the limits outlined in OAR 333-120-0180. (3) The registrant must conduct all surveys with a calibrated and operable radiation survey instrument. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021
333-122-0120 General Requirements for All RGD: Posting. (1) Each area or room containing X-ray equipment shall be conspicuously posted with a sign or signs bearing the radiation symbol and the words CAUTION -- X-RAY EQUIPMENT , or words having a similar intent in accordance with OAR 333-120-0400 . (2) All areas in which X-ray machines are operated must be conspicuously posted as required by 333-120-0410 . Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2021, adopt filed 04/21/2021, effective 04/21/2021