BS EN 61331-2:2014 PDF

1   Scope This part of IEC 61331 applies to translucent protective plates used for radiation protection in X-ray diagnosis and in X-ray therapy. It also applies to translucent protective plates used for protection against gamma radiation in nuclear medicine and brachytherapy with automatically-controlled afterloading equipment. It does not cover other translucent radiation protection materials, e.g.

— leaded glasses or goggles for protection of the operator's eyes (eye spectacles),

— leaded face shields, which cover the entire face of the operator ,

— patient eye protection, and

— thyroid/neck protective devices .

This Part 2 deals with the requirements on

— geometrical accura...