Resources for Radiology Regulations

As you purchase your next C-Arm, the question of radiology regulations for lead shielding may arise. To know what type of shielding is needed, if any, it is wise to research radiation protection policies and radiology regulations for your state, where in the building your C-Arm will be located, and whether your C-Arm unit will be moving or remain stationary. It is a good idea to have a physicist evaluate your site and make knowledgeable recommendations.

Below are radiology health department links for each state, which is a good starting point to attain information and documents. Do note that not all states require shielding, and not all states provide specific information about shielding on their website.

• Alabama – Department of Public Health Radiation Rules
• Alaska – Radiological Health
• Arizona – Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency (ARRA)
• Arkansas – Arkansas Department of Health Radiation Control
• California – California Radiologic Health Branch
• Colorado – Department of Public Health & Environment Radiation Control
• Connecticut – Connecticut Radiation Division
• Delaware – Delaware Office of Radiation Control
• Florida – FL Bureau of Radiation Control
• Georgia – Georgia Environmental Protection Division
• Hawaii – Indoor and Radiological Health Branch (IRH)
• Idaho – Idaho Lab and X-Ray Certification
• Illinois – IEMA Radiation Safety and X-Ray Registration
• Indiana – Medical Radiology Services Program
• Iowa – Iowa Bureau of Radiological Health
• Kansas – Department of Health & Environment-Radiation
• Kentucky – Radiation Health Branch of KY
• Louisiana – Louisiana Radiological Services
• Maine – Division of Environmental Health-X Ray Program
• Maryland – Radiation Health Program
• Massachusetts – Radiation Control Program
• Michigan – Michigan Radiation Safety
• Minnesota – Department of Heath Radiation Control
• Mississippi – MS Division of Radiological Health
• Missouri – Radiation Control
• Montana – Radiographic Machine Registration