Appendix

All personnel involved in radiography wear dosemeters at all times.
These are sent off every 3 months to check radiation received by personnel.
The X-ray machine is fixed in a room 4m x 3.5m, designated to radiography.
The radiography table measures 150cms x 90cms and is lead lined.
The control panel is situated out in the corridor.
The door to the room is lead lined and has a lead glass window.
All personnel must wear lead aprons in the room when the X-ray machine is turned on.
All personnel leave the room and the door closed before an exposure is made.
It is extremely rare for animals to be restrained manually whilst an exposure is made. If this is ever necessary lead gloves are worn and hands must remain outside the primary beam.

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