Section 325.5282. Definitions.

Rule 282. As used in this part:

(a)   "Industrial radiography" means the examination of the macroscopic structure of materials  by nondestructive methods utilizing sources of radiation.

(b)    "Installation" means a location, having boundaries specified by the licensee or registrant, where for a period of more than 30 days 1 or more sources of radiation are used, operated or stored. A part of a building, an entire building, a plant or plant site may be designated as an installation.

(c)   "Radiographer" means an individual who performs or who, in attendance at the site where sources of radiation are being used, personally supervises industrial radiographic operations and who is responsible to the licensee or registrant for assuring compliance with the requirements of these rules  and all license or registration conditions.

(d)  "Radiographer's assistant" means an individual who, under the personal supervision of a radiographer, uses sources of radiation, related handling tools, or survey instruments in industrial radiography.

(e)     "Radiographic exposure device" means an instrument containing a sealed source fastened or contained therein, in which the sealed source or shielding thereof may be moved, or otherwise changed, from a shielded to unshielded position for purposes of making  a radiographic exposure.

(f)   "Storage container" means a device in which sealed sources are transported or stored.

[Note: The requirements of this rule that pertain  to   radiation  machine registration, licensing, or compliance are under the purview of the Michigan Department of Consumer & Industry Services.]

History: 1979 AC.