X- Ray Diffraction Training Tape

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA RADIATION PROTECTION DIVISION TRAINING QUESTIONNAIRE

X- Ray Diffraction Training Tape “The Double Edged Sword”

This film was produced by the U.S. FDA’s Bureau of Radiological Health for the purpose of providing users of x-ray diffraction equipment with information on the potential exposure hazards from this equipment, and protective measures to follow to assure the safety of personnel.

The following is a series of basic questions which may be answered while you are viewing the tape or after the completion of viewing.

T F For each statement, check either T for true, or F for false.

1. __ __ Analytical x-ray users constitute 1.8% of x-ray users, but 76% of all radiation accidents occur in this group of users.

2. __ __ All x-ray diffraction equipment has been manufactures with shutter interlocks, warning lights and other protective devices.

3. __ __ Use of molybdenum targets will result in more intense scatter radiation.

4. __ __ Exposure to the primary beam of an x-ray diffraction unit for even short time periods can result in high radiation doses which may cause radiation burns of the skin and/or eye cataracts.

5. __ __ X-ray diffraction units have been used for years without evident radiation exposure problems, so there is no need for concern or caution when using them.

This questionnaire must be signed below and sent or delivered to: Radiation Protection Division W140 Boynton Health Service 410 Church Street S.E. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455

Name (print):______Phone:______

Signature:______Date:______

Location of x-ray diffraction equipment (building and room number): ______

Person responsible for x-ray equipment: ______Phone:______

If you have any questions concerning your protection in the use of x-ray diffraction equipment, or if you desire a radiation protection survey of your equipment, contact the Radiation Protection Division at (612) 626-6002. Also, if you would like additional training information about ionizing radiation, types and sources, exposure control, biological effects, and protection limits, you can access an online training module at the University’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety Web site, www.dehs.umn.edu

X-Ray Diffraction Training Tape 08/06