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Document ID (ISN)64571
CIS number 95-817
ISBN(s) 3-89429-447-7
Year 1994
Convention or series no. Rw 13
Author(s)
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz
Title Directive relating to inspections to be carried out by experts under the X-ray Ordinance [Germany]
Original title Richtlinie für Sachverständigenprüfungen nach Röntgenverordnung [in German]
Bibliographic information Wirtschaftsverlag NW, Verlag für neue Wissenschaft GmbH, Postfach 10 11 10, 27511 Bremerhaven, Germany, 1994. 139p.
Abstract This directive aims at uniformizing in Germany the inspection requirements under the Ordinance of 8 Jan. 1987 concerning protection against X-rays (see CIS 87-51). Main contents: requirements applicable to the inspection of non-medical X-ray installations and relevant reports (fixed or mobile installations used for studying micro or macrostructures, for thickness measurements, installations for teaching institutions, medical, dental and veterinary practices); authorization of medical X-ray installations (diagnostic, therapy, etc.); authorization of non-medical mobile installations. Appendices: table showing parameters to be checked and reference values for various types of installations; examples of changes which can have repercussions for radiation protection and image quality; protective equipment for different types of X-ray diagnosis of patients (mammography, urology tests, pediatric or dental examinations, etc.).
Descriptors (primary) radiation protection; Germany; x-ray equipment; x-rays; equipment testing; safety checks; inspection
Descriptors (secondary) maintenance and repair; personnel monitoring; permissible radiation doses; safe working methods; responsibilities; medical supervision; comment on law; directive; approval
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceGermany
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Labour inspection
Safety supervision
Ionizing radiation