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Hazira Maintenance Manual ANNEXURE

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SAFETY MEASURES FOR RADIOGRAPHY GENERAL 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Always wear film badge while handing radiation sources. Check the function of radiography cameras and transport container routinely. Keep radiography sources securely and safely to avoid any theft or misplacement. Do not stand near a source unnecessarily. Always use proper handling tools and accessories for safe handling of sources. In case of unusual occurrences (damage to the container during transport, nonreceipt of consignment in reasonable time) inform to BARC promptly. Make sure that containers having radiation source are not stored along with unexposed films, explosives and dangerous goods. WORK PRACTICE 1. 2. 3. Radiography cameras operated only by certified Radiographers of BARC under the supervision of a Site-in-Charge. As far as possible, field radiography shall be carried out during night time when there is little or no occupancy around. Field radiography during day time is permitted on a restricted scale when the occupancy around is minimum, e.g. during lunch interval or on holiday or after normal working hours. An appropriate area around the radiation source must be cordoned during radiography so that the radiation levels outside the area do not exceed the reference radiation levels for members of the public. The distance to be cordoned off is determined by the type and strength of the radiation source used, the type of exposure given, the nature of occupancy and the total exposure time per week. The appropriate cordon-off distances may be selected from Iridium-192 table available with the contractor. The radiation levels along the cordon must be monitored by a suitable and calibrated radiation survey meter, so as to confirm that the cordon distance is indeed adequate. Radiation warning symbols must be conspicuously posted along the cordon, displaying the appropriate legend in English and local language must be posted at the cordon. Rev. : 00 Date: 15.02.2005

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The concerned radiographer must be available at the site, near the area throughout the exposure.

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The source pencil must never be touched or handled directly with hands. Radiography work at elevated places and at the location where accessibility is limited should be carried out preferably by remotely operated cameras. Suitable supporting and fencing devices must be used for hoisting and positioning radiography cameras/X-ray machines in order to avoid mishaps such as accidental fall etc. The radiography equipment should always be operated by positioning oneself behind the Camera / X-ray machine making use of the shielding provided by the body of the equipment. After termination of each exposure, it must be verified by means of a radiation survey meter in proper working condition that the source has indeed returned to its safe position inside the camera. Prior to on-site transport of the camera with source from one place to another in a road vehicle/trolley it must be ensured that the source pencil is securely immobilized and locked in camera. This would avoid any accidental opening of the shutter and falling of the source pencil from the camera.

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Reason for Revision: 00 First IMS Issue. By : A K Pandey

Approved by : P K Jain

Section No. : 2.305 A1

Rev. : 00

Date: 15.02.2005