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Radiation Safety Surveys
Requirements, Requests and Suggestions
Radiation Safety Surveys
• Radiation Safety Surveys are required for all ionizing radiation producing machines.
Machine Type Survey Due:
Medical or Dental X-ray Within 60 days of acquisition
Therapy, Accelerator, Industrial Radiography, Electron Microscope,
Cabinet System
Prior to first use
Common Deficiencies with Submitted Surveys
• Surveys are illegible • Registration and equipment identifiers don’t
match information on file with Dept.• Diagrams missing key identifiers including
operator position, exposure switch location, lead shielding if present; wall, floor,and ceiling construction.
• Missing information about the survey instrument used (i.e. calibration date, probe information, etc)
Bureau Policy for Deficient Surveys
• If survey deemed incomplete:– returned to the qualified individual who
performed the survey for correction and re-submittal within two weeks
• If no response: – Letter sent to registrant explaining that the
survey does not meet regulatory requirements and must be corrected within 30 days
• Enforcement Action if still deficient
E-mail the Survey
• Jpeg signature OK for Radiation Safety Survey of the Environs
• Company Letterhead
• Easy to read and review—thanks!