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X-ray Device Safety
For users of
X-ray producing devices
Other ionizing radiation producing devices
University of Arkansas
Environmental Health & Safety
August, 2004
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What are X-rays ?
X-rays are Electromagnetic waves generated from
electron clouds of atoms.
• No charge
• No mass
• Travel at the speed of light
• Categorized in two groups depend on the energy
Low energy------ Non-ionizing radiation
High energy----- Ionizing radiation
Can cause “ionization”
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Electromagnetic Waves
Low HighENERGY
Radio waves
Microwaves
Radar
Infrared
Visible light
Ultra-violet
X-ray
Gamma-ray
Non-ionizing radiation
Ionizing radiation
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IonizationIonization
Atom
Electron
Ionizing
Radiation
Ion
More Reactive !!
Biological Effect
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How are X-rays produced ??
Anode (+) Cathode (-)ElectronsTarget
X-ray
X-ray tube
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Most X-ray devices emit electrons from cathode,
accelerate them with a voltage (vacuum), and let them
bombard an target (anode). As a result of interactions
of atoms of target elements and electrons, x-ray is
produced.
The energy of the x-ray shows different distribution
depending on the target material.
During the process, the device emits two different
types of radiation.
How are X-rays produced ??
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Where do X-rays come from ?
Nucleus
Electrons
Atom of the target element Characteristic X-ray
Bremsstrahlung
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Where do X-rays come from ?
•Characteristic X-ray
When the shell of the target atom has vacant,
electrons in outer orbit will replace the spot. The
energy difference is released as a form of X-ray. The
energy shows the peak as energy differences between
shells are characteristic of each atom.
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Where do X-rays come from ?
•Bremsstrahlung
Bremsstrahlung occurs when high energy electrons
slowed down near the nucleus. Excess energy (by
the deceleration) is released in the form of x-
ray(photon).
Bremsstrahlung means “ breaking radiation” in
German.
This shows continuous spectrum as each electrons
emits different fraction of its energy.
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X-ray spectrum
– Example of energy distribution.
X-ray energy
Rel
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Inte
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Characteristic X-rays
Continuous X-ray
(Bremsstrahlung)
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X-ray devices
- Devices which produce x-rays that
are not used as part of a designed
purpose
•Computer monitors, electron
microscopes, electron beam welders, etc.
•< 0.5 mR /hour
Incidental
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X-ray devices
– Devices designed to generate x-ray
beams for a particular use
• X-ray diffraction, fluorescence analysis
• Medical x-rays
• Used in designated room
(shielded, interlocked)
Intentional
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X-ray devices
Application for radioactive materials/ionizing
radiation (X-ray and else) for human subject is
not allowed at the University of Arkansas
Fayetteville.
Researchers who wishes to use medical devices
for human subject research, should consult the
RSO before starting the projects.
ATTENTION !!
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X-ray device user Responsible for:
Notifying the RSO of any changes(addition, removal, location change, authorized
user change … etc)
Inspection (according to the manufacturers guideline )
Ensuring security
Compliance (Federal, State, Institution policies)
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UnitR (Roentgen)
- The unit of radiation exposure in air.
•R (Roentgen)
Defined as the amount of X-ray or
gamma-ray that will generate 2.58E-4
coulombs/kg-air (STP). Please note
that this unit is only applicable to X-
ray/gamma-ray field.
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UnitRad (Radiation absorbed dose)
•Rad stands for Radiation Absorbed Dose. Definition is
1 rem is the amount of radiation that will deposit 0.01J
of energy in a kilogram of material (tissue, air, shielding
material …etc). This unit can be used for any kinds of
radiation.
•Rad is a traditional unit for absorbed dose.
International Unit (SI unit) for absorption dose is Gy
(gray). Conversion is 1 Gy = 100 rad.
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Unit
Rem (Roentgen equivalent man)
•Rem stands for Roentgen Equivalent Man. It can
be obtained by multiplying Rad and weighting
factor. Different weighting factor is given for
different types of radiation. For X-rays, weighting
factor is 1. Thus, for X-rays, 1 rem = 1 rad.
•Rem is also traditional unit. SI unit used for rem is
Sv (sievert).
Conversion is 1 Sv = 100 rem
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Unit
1R = 0.93rad (tissue),
0.97rad(bone), 0.87rad(air)
For a quick estimation of
exposure, it is often
approximated that
1R=1rad=1rem.
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Background radiationExposure rate of the average U.S. resident is
360 mrem /year.
Terrestrial -8%
Cosmic - 8%
Internal- 11%
Radon - 55%
Medical - 15%
Fallout - 0.3%
Reactor - 0.1%
Others - 2.6%
Natural
82%
Man-Made
18%
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Occupational Exposure Limit
General public
Limited to 0.1 rem/year (Addition to the background radiation)
Whole Body – 5rem/year
Extremities – 50rem/year
Eye – 15rem/year
Pregnant workers – 0.5rem/gestation period
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Biological Effects
X-ray has a capability to go through skin layers and deposit
its energy to the cells deep inside the body.
X-ray has enough energy to ionize atoms, which
constructing molecules.
It can break chemical bonds within some critical biological
molecules.
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Biological Effects
In some cases, those damaged cells are able to repair
themselves. However, when high dose or high dose rate
exposure may create non curable damage.
When cells are not recovered, this damage can cause cell
injury or even cell death. The effects may passed to
daughter cells (with damaged characteristics). The
division of this damaged cell may be the first step in
tumor/cancer development.
If enough cells in a particular body organ are damaged,
the function of the organ may be impaired.
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Biological Effects
chromosome
Cell
Radiation
Chemical bond break
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Biological Effects
Sensitivity
Low
High
Muscle, Joints, Central nerves, Fat
Skin, Inner-layer of intestines, Eyes
Bone marrow, Lymph system, Reproductive organs
Typically young and rapid growing cells are
more sensitive to the radiation than grownup
cells.
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Biological EffectsExposure (Acute Dose)
500 rem
• No immediate pain
• Warmth & itching in one day
1000 rem
• Serious tissue damage
• 2nd degree burn
• Blisters, raw open wound (1-3weeks)
Hematopoietic Gastrointestinal Central Nervous
Syndrome
100 –1,000 rem 1,000-5,000rem 5,000 –10,000 rem
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Possible exposure rate ( X-ray machines)
Primary beam
50,000-500,000 R/min
Primary beam
5,000 – 50,000 R/min
Secondary beam
Leakage 0.5 - 5 R/hr
Scatter < 10 – 300 mR/hr
X-ray
Producing
Unit
Collimator/slit
Sample
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Accident cause
Manipulation while x-ray is in operation
- adjustment or alignment of samples/cameras while beam is on
Not use device safety features
- interlocks, shielding of unused port …etc.
Unauthorized use
- untrained user, unsupervised operation
Safety feature failure
- Shutter, warning light …etc.
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Hazard Prevention
Know X-ray beam status at ALL TIMES !
Use safety features (shielding, shutter, warning sign, etc.)
Make sure the beam is off when maintaining the
device or adjusting sample/camera locations.
Do not forget to shield (or cap) unused ports.
Do not operate the device if you are not
trained./supervised by trained personnel.
Do not place any part of your body in the beam.
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ALARA
ALARA = As low as reasonably achievable
- Main objective of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Radiation Safety Program
- Radiation protection philosophy - Which should be applied to maintain any dose at levels as low as are practicable
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Personal protection
Time : Shorter usage Less exposure
Distance : Keep your distance (Inverse square law)
Shielding : Shielding material selection
- Bremsstrahlung
Monitoring : Survey meter selection
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
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Time
- Planning of experiment
- Cold run
- Written procedure
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DistanceDistance is large factor for reducing exposure
Inverse Square law
“ When you double the distance the exposure
rate is decreased by 4 times ”
“ Triple the distance? Half the distance?”
Proper equipment (e.g., tongs)
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Shielding
Increasing the amount of shielding
around a source of radiation will decrease
the amount of radiation exposure.
X-ray
machine
Be sure to shield all directions.
X-rays are easily scattered.
Shielding
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Shielding
For analytical X-ray machines, the
manufacturer provides shielding in
accordance with the ANSI standard.
(see “safety features of devices”)
Use dense material (e.g. Lead glass, lead,
steel plate) for the additional shielding.
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Rooms
Security
Limit access to authorized personnel only
Notification of hazard presence
Signs, Posting, Warning signs (see next page)
Protection
Shielding, Warning signs
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Posting, Warning sign
Door sign
Warning sign
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Thin-window GM (Geiger-Mueller) survey meter
may be used to
- Check leaking radiation
- Indicate x-ray production
- Monitor routine operation
Ion chamber is used to determine dose rate at the x-
ray field.
SurveyArea
Both types of survey meters are available at
EH&S.
Survey meters are calibrated annually.
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Survey
The GM-counters count individual photons(x-ray,
gamma-ray) in counts per minute. It can be used to
check if the beam is off, when entering the area, if
there are any leaking, and other qualitative survey.
The ion chambers response is in R/minute (hour) or
mR/minute (hour) and can be used to measure
radiation dose rate.
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Monitoring
Use personal dosimeter provided by the RSO.
Operator
Body badge type TLD (Thermo Luminescence
Dosimeter) is provided for the main users of the
X-ray machines. This is sensitive to about
10mrem or higher exposure. TLDs are personal
dose monitoring device and do “not” provide any
protection.
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Safety Features of DevicesShielding
For analytical X-ray machines, the manufacturer provides
shielding in accordance with ANSI N43.2. However it is
important to survey the adequacy of the shielding before
initial operation. This should be checked routinely.
Anode Current
(mA) 50kVp 70kVp 100kVp
20 1.5 5.6 7.7
40 1.6 5.8 7.9
80 1.6 5.9
160 1.7
Millimeters of Lead
ANSI N43.2
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Safety Features of Devices
Shutter
X-ray machine will not generate X-rays when
shutter is open. (Avoid accidental exposure while
changing samples)
Safety key/Interlock
To prevent unauthorized use, x-ray machine
operation requires several steps (key(s) to be in
place to switch on the device, etc.)
Warning sign
Indicates on-off status of the X-ray machine
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Contact information
• Office of Environmental Health & Safety
5-5448
(M-F, 7:30am – 4:00pm)
• University of Arkansas Police Department (UAPD)
5-2222
(After hours & Holidays)
• Radiation Safety Officer
5-3379