X-Ray Safety Program
The Radiation Safety Division supports both the academic and medical use x-ray equipment across the Duke University campus and other Duke affiliated facilities. Our responsibilities include:
- Equipment registration and compliance with State and Federal regulations
- On-site audits to ensure compliance with Duke radiation safety policy
- Online and in-person safety training
- Radiation detector calibrations and loans
- Personnel monitoring through the use of dosimeters
- Technical and safety consultation including facility design and shielding plans
- 24 hour emergency response
Authorization and Registration
All use of x-ray equipment at Duke must be performed under the authorization of an approved X-ray Authorized User (XAU). To apply for a new x-ray authorization, complete and submit the Application for X-ray Authorization form [link to attached form].
Before the acquisition, relocation or disposal of any x-ray equipment, XAUs are required to consult the Radiation Safety Division for radiation safety and regulatory compliance items including:
- Equipment vendor and installer qualification: North Carolina x-ray equipment vendor and service provider registration required, respectively
- Equipment registration
- Shielding evaluation and radiation survey
- Training
- Radiation monitoring
- Confirmation of disposal
- Other technical and safety consultations if applicable