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Administrative procedures to restrict doses

James discusses the administrative controls put in place to restrict staff exposure to radiation.

James talks about his role in implementing administrative controls within his practice to limit staff exposure to radiation.

This video covers the administrative controls that supplement the engineering controls required to restrict exposure. These can include positioning of staff, restrictions on beam direction and confirmation that the exposure has terminated correctly. The concept of ‘local rules’ is introduced.

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Dental Radiography: Radiation Protection in Dental Practice

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