Radiation Safety Procedures and Licenses APPENDIX X

IRRADIATING APPARATUS USER LICENSE:This is required by all “users” of the x-ray machines i.e. the veterinary surgeons. It is renewableannually. Renew letters should be sent to vet surgeons automatically. Renewal is theresponsibility of the clinic director.First time user applications need the following to apply:• Forms IA-U2 and DH 1271 (S) to be completed• Copy of ID card• 2 passport photos• Copy of certificates of your stated qualifications (Degree/ VSB/MRCVS andPracticing Certificate)For renewal need the following to apply:• Forms IA-U2 to be completed• 2 passport photosDOSIMETERS AND RADIATION MONITORING SERVICE (RMS):Individual x-ray monitoring badges (dosimeters) must be provided for all staff receiving 6mSv ofradiation or above per year. This dose is unlikely to be obtained in small animal veterinarypractice, so if no staff members are receiving this dose a minimum of two staff namely thoseexposed to the most radiation e.g. primary surgeon and theatre nurse. These should be worn at allappropriate times i.e. when in the when the vicinity of the x-ray machine. 2 dosimeters arerequired by each user and they are sent back for checking every month.Once yearly; staff possessing dosimeters are required to undergo a medical exam (starting withinone year after commencement of using service). This is the responsibility of the clinic director.Application for RMS (dosimeters and RMS):• Forms RMS-19 and RMS-09 to be completedApplication for medical exams:• Made during the first year of service• Form RB-MEF1 to be completed• Once first application (and exam) is made these exams will be automaticallyscheduled on a yearly basis for users.For more information please contact:Radiation Health Unit Dept. of Health,3/F, Sai Wan Ho Health Centre28 Tai Hong StreetSai Wan Ho, Hong KongTel: 2886 1551Fax: 2834 1224Email: rhu@dh.gov.hkWebsite: http://www.info.gov.hk/dh-rhu or http://www.dh-rhu.gov.hk