13 Radiation Safety Policy

MIT students are required to wear lead aprons when in a room in which x-rays are being produced, regardless of their position in the room. Students without lead aprons are to step out of a room in which exams are being done during any exposure. This policy applies to all exposures, including mobile procedures. Students should report problems with lead aprons (e.g., not enough aprons and/or thyroid shields, ill-fitting or damaged aprons) to their supervising technologist so adequate protection can be provided to the student.