Information **SCANNERS / X-RAY MACHINES. **The use of equipment which generates radiation or working in areas close to radiation sources entails a risk of tissue being destroyed and/or irreversible effects on health. WHERE? Scanners at access control (airports, public buildings, …). The screening of mail, packages, suitcases, … Rounds in monitored or secured areas in hospitals (radiology, nuclear medicine departments), nuclear power plants, … Make sure the client informs you (the private security services company) and the private security guards about any radiation sources at the place of work, about the risks associated with them and the preventive measures to be adopted. Check the following issues: Warning signs should be placed in monitored/secured areas. The instruction manual as well as any documentation relating to the use of the machine should be placed in close proximity to it. The sources should be monitored (to prevent leaks). Type-approved machines (marked CE) should be used or it should be made sure that the machines being used comply with European regulations. Periodical technical inspection of the equipment should be ensured.
Resources Legal references 89/391/CEE Implementing measures to improve the health and safety of workers (framework directive). 89/654/EEC Directive on the minimum safety and health requirements for the workplace. 96/29/Euratom Directive on ionizing radiation. 2004/40/EC Directive on electromagnetic fields and waves. Additional resources Lorem ipsum dolor sit.pdf Amet consectetuer.pdf