TITLE 32: ENERGY
CHAPTER II: ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
SUBCHAPTER b: RADIATION PROTECTION
PART 380 ANALYTICAL TYPES OF X-RAY EQUIPMENT
SECTION 380.30 LABELING


 

Section 380.30  Labeling

 

a)         A label bearing the words "Caution –  Radiation – This Equipment Produces Radiation When Energized" shall be placed near any switch which energizes a tube.

 

b)         A sign bearing the words "Caution –  High Intensity X-Ray Beam", or words having a similar intent, shall be placed in the area immediately adjacent to each tube head.  The sign shall be so located that it is clearly visible to any person operating, aligning, or adjusting the unit, or handling or changing a sample.

 

c)         A clearly visible indication of the presence of an x-ray beam shall be provided on or immediately adjacent to each tube head.

 

d)         A clearly visible indication of the status (i.e., open or closed) of each shutter shall be provided.