AERB Guidelines For Radiation Protection

AERB has published a Safety Code (No. AERB /SC/MED-2(Rev.1), 2001), which guides users on radiation safety concern for medical diagnostic purpose.

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Some of the important guidelines by AERB for radiation protection are as follows:

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Always buy Type Approved X Ray machine/equipment.
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Ensure room layout and installation of X Ray machine, C Arm, CT, etc. are as per AERB recommended specifications.
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Registration of all X Ray equipment with AERB is mandatory for operation in India.
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Use of TLD badges is must by all radiation workers.

 

Some of the safety tools required for radiation protection

 

Machines

Safety Tools ( Protection Devices)

Radiography(fixed), portable x ray,

Computed Tomography,

Mammography, OPG  & CBCT

C-arm/O-Arm, Dental (Intra-oral) Dental (Hand –held), Digital Radiography (DR)

Mobile/fixed Protective Barrier with Viewing Window & Lead Protective Apron

 

 

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