136C.8 - INSPECTIONS.
136C.8 INSPECTIONS.
The department shall inspect all radiation machines and
radioactive materials located in this state, for the purpose of
detecting, abating, or eliminating excessive radiation exposure
hazards. The inspection shall include but shall not be limited to an
evaluation of the radiation machine or radioactive material as well
as the immediate environment to ensure that in using the machines or
materials all unnecessary hazards for patients, personnel, and other
persons who may be exposed to radiation produced by the machine or
materials are avoided. The inspection shall also include an
evaluation of electrical hazards as well as the adequacy of
mechanical supporting and restraining devices. All defects and
deficiencies noted by the inspector shall be fully disclosed and
discussed with the responsible persons at the time of inspection.
The department shall establish rules prescribing operating procedures
for radiation machines and radioactive materials which ensure minimum
radiation exposure to patients, personnel, and other persons in the
immediate environment. Section History: Recent Form
84 Acts, ch 1286, § 3