Consenting Process for Radiation Facilities - Atomic Energy ...

The diagnostic X-ray unit should be installed after obtaining layout plan
approval from AERB.
3.13.2.5 Commissioning and Operation
The applicant shall submit an application for Registration of the X-ray facility.
The Consentee should have qualified and trained radiologist and radiography
technologist/radiographer. The radiographer or the radiologist, who is familiar
with basic principles of radiation protection, should be responsible for
radiation safety of the patient and the medical staff and may be designated as
RSO Level-I with the approval of AERB. The RSO should ensure that
personnel monitoring device is made available. QA test reports as per format
given in Appendix 8C-II OR 8C-III as appropriate should be prepared and
submitted along with the application for registration.
Prior to seeking Regulatory Approval for commissioning and operation, the
Consentee should have:
(i)
(ii)
Qualified and trained manpower -X-ray technician, radiologist;
Personnel monitoring devices for all workers;
In response to the application for registration, AERB may inspect the
installation and grant the Registration of the X-ray installation. Any unusual
occurrences should be promptly reported within 24 hours and this should be
followed by a detailed report.
The application format for obtaining the Registration of the diagnostic X-ray
facility is given in Annexure 40. For applicants seeking Renewal of
Registration, the requisite details need to be filled in the same Registration
application format as per Annexure 40.
3.13.2.6 Lead Time for Submission/Availability of Documents
The lead time for submission of documents at any stage of Consenting process
is 30 days before the desired date of Consent and the documents should be
complete in all respects for review by AERB.
3.14 Baggage Inspection System
3.14.1 General
Baggage inspection systems are commonly used in airports for identifying
the contents inside the baggage. Medium energy X-ray unit is used for scanning
the baggage while the latter passes through the conveyor belt.
3.14.2 Safety Assessment and Approval
The X-ray unit of the baggage inspection system requires Type Approval
from the AERB. Type Approval is issued to the manufacturer, which is
explained in subsection 3.18.1.
67