#  X-Rays 

 



## Summary

How to manage and work with X-rays and X-ray devices.

## Who is this for?

Labs and research.



 

 

##  X-rays at Harvard 

Research and medical work at Harvard often uses X-ray equipment, including:

- Analytical, dental, fluoroscopic, medical, and veterinary X-ray equipment.
- Electron microscopes.
- Mobile X-ray fluorescent analyzers.
- X-ray cabinet systems.

Before operating X-ray equipment, you must:

1. Receive an X-ray permit from EHS.
2. Complete required [X-ray device safety training](/radiation-safety#radiation-safety-training "Radiation Safety").



 

##  X-ray permits 

You must receive a permit from EHS before using any direct or indirect radiation-generating device, including:

- Beam and guns that can produce bremsstrahlung radiation from particles.
- Electron beams and guns.
- X-ray machines.

To apply for a permit:

1. Submit a permit application in the [Assessment and Inspection Management System (AIMS)](/resource/assessment-and-inspection-management-system "Assessment and Inspection Management System").
2. EHS reviews your registration following radiation authorization procedures.

Once approved, EHS issues a permit with the authorized user (usually a faculty member), use restrictions, and approved machine operators.



 

##  Related resources 

Find documents and online tools to manage X-rays and X-ray devices.

 

 



  [### Electron Microscope Safety Form

 ](/resource/electron-microscope-safety-form)Form to safely use an electron microscope



 

 

   [### Radiation Safety Manual

 ](/resource/radiation-safety-manual)Safety policies and procedures for radiation, radioactive materials, and radiation generating devices



 

 

   [### X-Ray Cabinet Safety Form

 ](/resource/x-ray-cabinet-safety-form)Form to work safely with an X-ray cabinet



 

 

   [### X-Ray Diffraction and Fluorescence Unit Safety Form

 ](/resource/x-ray-diffraction-and-fluorescence-unit-safety-form)Form to work safely with an X-ray diffraction or fluorescence unit



 

 

   [### X-Ray Machine Operations Form

 ](/resource/x-ray-machine-operations-form)Form to document X-ray machine operations



 

 

   [### X-Ray Permit Termination Form

 ](/resource/x-ray-permit-termination-form)Form to terminate an X-ray registration permit



 

 

   [### X-Ray Policies and Use

 ](/resource/x-ray-policies-and-use)Safety policies and procedures for X-ray devices



 

 

   [### X-Ray Safety Manual

 ](/resource/x-ray-safety-manual)Responsibilities and safe work practices for X-ray generating devices



 

 

  

 

 

 

 

##  EHS support 

Contact [radiation\_safety@harvard.edu](mailto:radiation_safety@harvard.edu) for more information about X-rays, including:

- New X-ray devices.



 

 

 See also:- [ Labs and Research ](/audience/labs-and-research)
- [ Radiation ](/topic-areas/radiation)
- [ X-Rays ](/topic-areas/x-rays)