Re: X-Ray Scanner Hazards

[michael_coogen@hq2ccgw.hq.dla.mil]

     I would get in touch with Ed Tupin at the FDA in Rockville, MD.  The 
     CRCD is responsible for establishing requirements for these x-ray 
     systems.  Sorry I don't have an e-mail or phone number...mike coogen


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Subject: X-Ray Scanner Hazards
Author:  radsafe@romulus.ehs.uiuc.edu at hq2ccgw
Date:    9/6/95 9:22 AM


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>     Hello Safetynetters,  I hope you can provide some assistance for my
>     query.  We are looking to install an X-ray scanner - similar to those 
>     found in airports and need to know if there are any known hazards and 
>     what precautions need to be implemented.  This system does not require 
>     an operator and there are no OSHA regulations to guide us.  Vendor is 
>     telling us there is nothing to worry about :-/ .  Also, would we need 
>     to monitor any employees that may be in the area?????
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>     TIA for you continued assistance in Safety. 
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>     Please respond directly to me unless it is interesting to the net. 
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>                        Maria Ruibal, MS, Safety & IH
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>     Insert general disclaimer here..... Brain still on long holiday! 
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