Radiological safety standard for the design of radiographic and fluoroscopic industrial x-ray equipment. American National Standard

The standard provides guidelines specific to the radiation safety aspects of the design of industrial x-ray equipment operating at energies below 1 MeV for radiographic and fluoroscopic applications, wherein the x rays are generated by electronic means. The objective is to achieve safe design of industrial x ray equipment by establishing requirements for some of the components which are critical for radiation safety. These include controls, panel displays, warning indicators, tube assembly, and shielding. Other considerations which are generally the responsibility of the manufacturer are also included, such as instructions, provision of means for connecting interlocks, and labelling. This standard does not include safety considerations outside the realm of radiation safety, nor does it apply to safe operation of such equipment