M10.1 and 10.2 MSDS and ToxNet

I work for a company called Medtronic. We make all sorts of medical device equipment. The one I thought was the most dangerous does warn heavily against radiation exposure. I could not locate the specific document (MSDS) but this link will show you what type of radiation exposure if given out during different settings. It is called the Oarm.

https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products/neurological/surgical-imaging-systems/o-arm/dose-considerations.html

This is a Radiological safety hazard. It requires those that operate it, Rad Techs, to wear lead lined aprons and thyroid collars. All those that don't operate it leave the room when the device is doing a 3D spin (Xray). PPE is very important for this device. Sine I was not able to locate the specific MSDS I could not compare it to the ToxNet database. Here is the link for occupational hazards for xrays. PPE is very important!

https://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/search2/f?./temp/~hSs0Wm:3

Comments

  1. Sandy TanNovember 1, 2018 at 10:15 AM

    Hi Dan,
    This was interesting to read and learn about. Besides radiation expsure, I am guessing the older machines/models can exposure workers handling these machines to lead since the website stated "eliminated the need to wearlead protective apparel." This is a good example of elimination from the heirarchy of control.

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  2. UnknownNovember 7, 2018 at 6:44 PM

    Hi Dan,
    It seems like the safety guidelines are very reasonable. I wonder if there is also a way to keep track of how much radiation each worker is getting periodically and if they have to reduce their time being exposed at work.

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