Exposure of the general public, patients, and radiation workers to ionizing radiation must be limited in order to minimize the risk of harmful biologic effects.

Radiation safety program

Facilities providing imaging services shall have an active and detailed radiation safety program to ensure adequate safety of patients and radiation workers

are based on calculations of the various risks of cancer and genetic [hereditary] effects to tissues or organs exposed to radiation)

equivalent dose (EqD)

limits for tissues and organs such as the lens of the eye, skin, hands, and feet.

Radiation Protection Standards Organizations

four major organizations responsible for evaluating the relationship between radiation EqD and induced biologic effects.

International Commission on Radiological Protection

Composed of a main commission, a chairman and four standing committees.

United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR)

, established in 1955, is another group that plays a prominent role in the formulation of radiation protection guidelines.

International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)

is considered the international authority on the safe use of sources of ionizing radiation

National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP)

reviews the recommendations formulated by the ICRP. The NCRP determines how ICRP recommendations are incorporated into US radiation protection criteria

Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC),

formerly known as the Atomic Energy Commission, is a federal agency that has the authority to control the possession, use, and production of atomic energy in the interest of national security

US food and drug administration (FDA)

FDA conducts an ongoing product radiation control program, regulating the design and manufacturing of electronic products, including diagnostic x-ray equipment.

Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)

OSHA regulates occupational exposure to radiation through Part 1910 of Title 29 of the US Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1910).

radiation safety committee (RSC)

This committee imparts guidance for the program and facilitates its ongoing operation.

radiation safety officer (RSO)

Oversee the program’s daily operation • Provide for formal review of the program each year

Code of standards for diagnostic x-ray equipment

This code applies to complete systems and major components manufactured after that date. Some relevant provisions of the standards for diagnostic x-ray equipment

“as low as reasonably achievable”

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Question	Answer
Dose limits	Exposure of the general public, patients, and radiation workers to ionizing radiation must be limited in order to minimize the risk of harmful biologic effects.
Radiation safety program	Facilities providing imaging services shall have an active and detailed radiation safety program to ensure adequate safety of patients and radiation workers
effective dose (EfD)	are based on calculations of the various risks of cancer and genetic [hereditary] effects to tissues or organs exposed to radiation)
equivalent dose (EqD)	limits for tissues and organs such as the lens of the eye, skin, hands, and feet.
Radiation Protection Standards Organizations	four major organizations responsible for evaluating the relationship between radiation EqD and induced biologic effects.
International Commission on Radiological Protection	Composed of a main commission, a chairman and four standing committees.
United Nations Scientific Committee on the Effects of Atomic Radiation (UNSCEAR)	, established in 1955, is another group that plays a prominent role in the formulation of radiation protection guidelines.
International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP)	is considered the international authority on the safe use of sources of ionizing radiation
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP)	reviews the recommendations formulated by the ICRP. The NCRP determines how ICRP recommendations are incorporated into US radiation protection criteria
Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC),	formerly known as the Atomic Energy Commission, is a federal agency that has the authority to control the possession, use, and production of atomic energy in the interest of national security
US food and drug administration (FDA)	FDA conducts an ongoing product radiation control program, regulating the design and manufacturing of electronic products, including diagnostic x-ray equipment.
Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)	OSHA regulates occupational exposure to radiation through Part 1910 of Title 29 of the US Code of Federal Regulations (29 CFR 1910).
radiation safety committee (RSC)	This committee imparts guidance for the program and facilitates its ongoing operation.
radiation safety officer (RSO)	Oversee the program’s daily operation • Provide for formal review of the program each year
Code of standards for diagnostic x-ray equipment	This code applies to complete systems and major components manufactured after that date. Some relevant provisions of the standards for diagnostic x-ray equipment
ALARA concept	“as low as reasonably achievable”

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