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Guide for Using Sample X-Ray Radiation Protection Program This example X-Ray Radiation Protection Program (RPP) has been developed for users of X-Ray Tube based NITON Analyzers (i.e., the Model XLt XL3t series NITON Analyzers from Thermo Fisher Scientific) in the United States and its Territories. The guide incorporates the most common requirements found from state to state as well as some italicized sections that a company may wish to include voluntarily to meet additional standards or certain regulations in specific jurisdictions. The most common requirements are in normal text, requirements that might be considered optional are in italics. Included at the end of the RPP are Appendices which contain examples of forms that are referred to throughout the RPP and may be altered to better compliment your RPP. Company Name Address X-Ray Radiation Protection Program Purpose The purpose of this Radiation Protection Program (RPP) is to keep radiation exposures to workers using a portable, X-Ray Tube based Thermo NITON Analyzer (NITON Analyzer) at Company Name to levels that are as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA), and Ensure that use of the NITON Analyzers is in compliance with all applicable State and Federal regulations. Scope This RPP applies to any use of NITON Analyzers at Company Name, Facility Name Responsibilities Individual in charge shall be designated as the individual in charge of the RPP. Individual in charge will be responsible for maintaining and implementing the RPP which will minimize the risks associated with using portable X-Ray producing machines and which will ensure compliance with the regulations of the State. The specific actions to be performed by the individual in charge are as follows: Receive Radiation Safety Training at a one day course provided by Thermo NITON Analyzers or by a qualified expert. This will be documented by a certificate of completion which is to be kept on file with other RPP documents Maintain a list of a