Working rules are essential to ensure that all types of x-ray analysis (XRA) equipment are used with a high standard of safety.
Section 6 of the Code of Practice for Protection Against Ionizing Radiation Emitted from X-ray Analysis Equipment (NHMRC 1984), details the main procedures and check lists which are appropriate for both fully and partially enclosed XRA units. The Code specifies the following working rules which are common to all XRA machines: