R313-35-105. Portable, Hand-Held, Non-Medical X-ray Systems

  (1) In addition to compliance to the provisions of Rule R313-35 the following sections are specific to portable, hand-held, non-medical x-ray systems, excluding portable handheld devices that are manufactured to provide inherent operator protection:

  (a) Protective aprons of at least 0.5 millimeter lead equivalence shall be provided for the operator to protect the operator's torso and gonads from backscatter radiation while operating the x-ray source;

  (b) Each operator of hand-held x-ray systems shall complete a training program supplied by the manufacturer prior to using the x-ray system. Records of training shall be maintained on file for examination by an authorized representative of the Director; and

  (c) For hand-held x-ray systems, the provision in Subsection R313-35-110(1)(d) of the length of electrical cord for the dead-man switch is optional.