1.1 This code provides criteria for the safe use of X-rays in medical diagnosis. It applies to administrative and working procedures, shielding requirements for X-ray rooms, and technical specifications for X-ray systems with respect to safety and performance. The requirements listed in this code are subject to amendments as are deemed necessary for the protection of public health and safety.
1.3 An X-ray system consists of the following components;
(a) X-ray tube housing assemblies including light beam collimators. X-ray controls and X-ray high-voltage generators,
(b) Fluoroscopic screening assemblies and attachments,
(c) Spoi-film devices, image intensifiers, television displays and other viewing facilities,
(d) Devices for special procedures (e.g. cephalometric devices).
(e) Image receptor support devices including tables, cradles, film changers and cassette holders,
(f) Darkroom facilities including processors, chemicals. film, identification apparatus, cassettes and grids.
1.3 The supplier shall provide all technical data and instructions as are necessary to comply with part IV of this code. The users shall keep all records necessary for compliance with this code.
1.4 Throughout this code, the word 'shall' refers to measures which are considered necessary, and the word 'should' refers to measures which are desirable for achieving satisfactory protection.
MS 838-1985 history
1985MS 838-1985 Radiation Protection Code of Practice (Medical X-ray Diagnosis)