Oregon Administrative Code

333-122-0090 General Requirements for All RGD: Generator Cabinet Each X-ray generator shall be supplied with a protective cabinet which limits leakage radiation measured at a distance of five centimeters from its surface such that it is not capable of producing a dose exceeding 0…

333-122-0101 General Requirements for All RGD: Radiation Levels The local components of an X-ray system shall be located and arranged with sufficient shielding or access control, so no radiation levels exist in any area surrounding the local component group which could expose an …

333-122-0110 General Requirements for All RGD: Surveys (1) All X-ray systems shall have radiation surveys performed, as required by OAR 333-120-0200: (a) Upon installation of the equipment; (b) Following any change in the initial arrangement, number or type of local components in…

333-122-0120 General Requirements for All RGD: Posting. (1) Each area or room containing X-ray equipment shall be conspicuously posted with a sign or signs bearing the radiation symbol and the words CAUTION -- X-RAY EQUIPMENT, or words having a similar intent in accordance with O…

333-122-0130 General Requirements for all RGD: Operating Requirements (1) Procedures. Normal operating procedures shall be written and available to all X-ray operators. No individual shall be permitted to operate X-ray equipment in any manner other than that specified in the proc…

333-122-0140 General Requirements for All RGD: Operating and Emergency Procedures (1) Operating and emergency procedures must include instructions in the following when required by the authority: (a) Appropriate use of radiation machines so that no person is likely to be exposed …

333-122-0151 General Requirements for All RGD: Copies of Operating and Emergency Procedures Each registrant must maintain a copy of current operating and emergency procedures until the Authority terminates the registration. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statute…

333-122-0160 General Requirements for All RGD: Training (1) The registrant may not permit any individual to act as an RGD X-ray machine operator until the individual has received training in the following subjects, in addition to on-the-job training under the supervision of a qua…

333-122-0170 General Requirements for All RGD: Records of Training and Certification Each registrant must maintain the following records for three years after the individual terminates employment: (1) Records of training of each RGD X-ray machine operator. The record must include…

333-122-0180 General Requirements for All RGD: Individual Monitoring (1) Finger or wrist dosimetry devices shall be provided and used by: (a) RGD X-ray operators using systems having an open-beam configuration and not equipped with a safety device; and (b) Personnel maintaining R…

333-122-0190 General Requirements for All RGD: Dosimetry Individual Monitoring When required by the Authority: (1) The registrant may not permit any individual to act as a X-ray operator unless, at all times during radiographic operations, each X-ray operator wears, on the trunk …

333-122-0201 General Requirements for All RGD: Records of Personnel Monitoring Each registrant must maintain the following exposure records specified in OAR 333-122-0190. (1) Direct reading dosimeter readings and yearly operability checks required by OAR 333-122-0190(2) and OAR 3…

333-122-0210 General Requirements for All RGD: Records of Personnel Monitoring Each registrant must maintain the following exposure records specified in OAR 333-122-0190. (1) Direct reading dosimeter readings and yearly operability checks required by OAR 333-122-0190(2) and OAR 3…

333-122-0226 General Requirements for All RGD: Records of Radiation Survey Instruments Each registrant must maintain records of the calibrations of its radiation survey instruments that are required under OAR 333-122-0210 and retain each record for three years after it is made. S…

333-122-0230 General Requirements for All RGD: Inspection and Maintenance of RGD X-ray Machines, Associated Equipment, and Survey Instruments (1) The registrant must perform visual and operability checks on survey meters, radiation machines and associated equipment before each da…

333-122-0240 Records of Inspection and Maintenance of RGD, Associated Equipment, and Survey (1) Each registrant must maintain records, specified in OAR 333-122-0230 of equipment problems found in daily checks and six. months inspections of radiation machines, associated equipment…

333-122-0251 General Requirements for All RGD: Form of Records ​​​​​​​ (1) Each record required by OAR chapter 333, division 122 must be legible throughout the specified retention period. (2) The record may be the original or a reproduced copy. (3) The record may be stored in ele…

333-122-0260 General Requirements for All RGD: Recordkeeping Requirements for RGD X-Ray (1) The registrant must have access to sufficient calibrated and operable radiation survey instruments at each location where RGD X-ray machines are present to make the radiation surveys requi…

333-122-0270 General Requirements for All RGD: Location of Documents and Records Each registrant must maintain current copies of the following documents and records sufficient to demonstrate compliance at each facility: (1) A current radiation machine certificate of validation; (…

333-122-0276 X-ray and Hybrid Gauges: Safety Device (1) Except where impractical, an interlocking device which prevents the entry of any portion of an individual's body into the primary beam or causes the primary beam to be shut off upon entry into its path, shall be provided. (2…

333-122-0280 X-ray and Hybrid Gauges: Warning Signs A sign bearing the words in jaws of gauge", or equivalent, shall be so located that it, "Warning -- X-rays (or ionizing radiation) -- Do not place hands is visible to any person operating, aligning or adjusting a gauging device.…

333-122-0290 X-ray and Hybrid Gauges: Security When not in operation, the equipment shall be secured in such a way as to be only accessible by authorized personnel. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 453.605 – 453.807 History: PH 16-2…

333-122-0301 X-ray and Hybrid Gauges: Surveys (1) Radiation surveys, as required by OAR 333-120-0200, of all X-ray and Hybrid gauges sufficient to show compliance with OAR 333-122-0101 shall be performed: (a) Upon installation of the equipment; (b) When reviewing safety devices e…

333-122-0310 X-ray and Hybrid Gauges: Surveillance During each radiographic operation, the X-ray machine operator must ensure continuous direct visual surveillance of the operation to protect against unauthorized entry into a radiation area, as defined in OAR 333-100-0005(106), e…

333-122-0320 Permanent X-ray Radiography Installations (1) Each entrance that is used for personnel access to the radiation area in a permanent radiography installation must have either: (a) An entrance control of the type described in OAR 333-120-0220 that causes the radiation l…

333-122-0326 Permanent X-ray Radiography Installations: Records of Alarm System and Entrance Control Checks Each registrant must maintain records of the alarm system and entrance control device tests required by OAR 333-122-0320 and retain each record for three years after it is …

333-122-0380 Whole Body Imagers: Appropriate Uses (1) All X-ray scanning devices used for whole body imaging must meet the standards outlined in ANSI/HPSN43.17-2009 Radiation Safety for Personnel Security Screening Systems Using X-ray or Gamma Radiation. (2) The X-ray scanning de…

333-122-0600 Notifications (1) Registrants must provide a written report to the Authority within 30 days of the occurrence of any of the following incidents involving X-ray equipment: (a) Failure of any component, which is critical to safe operation of the X-ray machine, to prope…

333-123-0001 Purpose and Scope This Division establishes requirements for registrants of therapeutic radiation machines. Nothing in this Division relieves the registrant from complying with other applicable federal, state and local regulations. Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 453.…

333-123-0005 Definitions (1) "Absorbed dose (D)" means the mean energy imparted by ionizing radiation to matter. Absorbed dose is determined as the quotient of DE by DM, where DE is the mean energy imparted by ionizing radiation to matter of mass DM. The SI unit of absorbed dose …

333-123-0010 General Requirements, Operating Procedures, Surveys, Dosimetry, and Instrument Calibration for Facilities Using Therapeutic Radiation Machines (1) Administrative Controls. The registrant is responsible for directing the operation of the therapeutic radiation machines…

333-123-0015 Training and Qualification Requirements for Individuals in the External Beam Radiation Therapy Area (1) Radiation Therapy Physician. The registrant for any therapeutic radiation machine subject to OAR 333-123-0030 must require that the Radiation Therapy Physician be:…

333-123-0020 Reports and Notifications of Unplanned Medical Treatment (1) A registrant must report any medical treatment event that causes an error in the treatment of a patient. Medical treatment events occur when the administration of an external beam radiation therapy dose: (a…

333-123-0025 Requirements for Therapeutic Radiation Machines (1) Grenz Ray. When the x-ray tube is operated at its maximum rated tube current for the maximum kV, the leakage air kerma rate must not exceed the value specified at the distance specified for that classification of th…

333-123-0030 Facility Design Requirements for Therapeutic Radiation Machines (1) Grenz Ray. In addition to shielding adequate to meet the requirements of division 120, treatment rooms must be provided with warning lights, in a readily observable position (preferably at eye level)…

333-123-0035 Calibration, Acceptance Testing and Commissioning of Therapeutic Radiation Machines (1) Full calibration, acceptance testing and commissioning of a therapeutic radiation machine subject to 333-123-0025 of this rule must be performed by, or under the direct supervisio…

333-123-0040 Quality Assurance and Safety Checks (1) Periodic quality assurance checks must be performed on all therapeutic radiation machines subject to OAR 333-123-0025 at intervals in accordance with industry standards of practice; and (a) Quality assurance checks must include…

333-123-0045 Quality Assurance Program (1) Each registrant or applicant subject to 333-123-0025 must develop, implement, and maintain a quality assurance program to assure that radiation will be administered as directed by the Qualified Radiation Therapy Physician and in a manner…

333-123-0050 Qualified Medical Physicist Support in Facilities Having Therapeutic Radiation Machines with Energies of 1 Mv and Above (1) The Qualified Medical Physicist is responsible for: (a) Full calibration(s) required by 333-123-0035(3) and radiation protection surveys requir…

333-123-0055 Electronic Brachytherapy (1) Electronic brachytherapy devices shall be exempt from the requirements in OAR 333-123-0025. (a) An electronic brachytherapy device that does not meet the requirements of this rule shall not be used for irradiation of patients; and (b) An …

333-123-0060 Facility Design Requirements for Electronic Brachytherapy Devices (1) In addition to shielding adequate to meet the requirements of division 120 of this chapter, a treatment room where an electronic brachytherapy device is used shall: (a) Prevent simultaneous operati…

333-123-0065 Electrical Safety for Electronic Brachytherapy Devices (1) A high voltage transformer shall: (a) Be electrically isolated to prevent electrical and magnetic interference with the surrounding environment and ancillary equipment; (b) Be isolated from personnel (e.g., o…

333-123-0070 Control Panel Functions A control panel must be designed to provide: (1) An indication of whether electrical power is available at the control panel and if activation of the electronic brachytherapy source is possible; (2) An indication of whether X-rays are being pr…

333-123-0075 Timer An irradiation control device timer shall be provided to terminate the irradiation after a pre-set time interval or integrated charge on a dosimeter-based monitor. (1) A timer shall be provided at the treatment control panel. The timer shall indicate planned se…

333-123-0080 Medical Physicist A Qualified Medical Physicist who meets the requirements of OAR 333-123-0015 is required in facilities having electronic brachytherapy devices. A Medical Physicist is responsible for: (1) Evaluation of the output from the electronic brachytherapy so…

333-123-0085 Operating Procedures (1) Only individuals approved by a Radiation Therapy Physician, Radiation Safety Officer, or Qualified Medical Physicist shall be present in the treatment room during treatment. (2) Electronic brachytherapy devices shall not be made available for…

333-123-0090 Safety Precautions for Electronic Brachytherapy Devices (1) A Qualified Medical Physicist shall determine which persons in the treatment room require monitoring when the beam is energized. (2) A Radiation Therapy Physician and a Qualified Medical Physicist shall be p…

333-123-0095 Electronic Brachytherapy Source Calibration Measurements (1) Calibration of the electronic brachytherapy source output for an electronic brachytherapy device shall be performed by, or under the direct supervision of a Qualified Medical Physicist. (2) Calibration of t…

333-123-0100 Periodic and Day-of-Use Quality Assurance Checks for Electronic Brachytherapy Devices (1) Quality assurance checks shall be performed by the medical physicists on each electronic brachytherapy device subject to this rule. (a) At the beginning of each day of use; and …

333-123-0105 Therapy Related Computer Systems (1) A registrant shall perform acceptance testing on the treatment planning system of electronic brachytherapy-related computer systems in accordance with current published recommendations from a recognized national professional assoc…