Carcinogenic, Type of radiation effect that can lead to cancer later in life., Primary beam, The direct X‑ray beam that should never be stood in., HSAWA, Law that covers general workplace safety in veterinary practice., RPS, Person in the practice who ensures day‑to‑day radiation safety rules are followed., PPE, Protective clothing worn to reduce scatter radiation exposure., Scatter, Radiation that bounces off the patient or table., Local rules, Written instructions explaining how radiography must be carried out safely., Tube head, Device on the X‑ray machine that produces radiation., Somatic, Type of radiation effect that affects the exposed person’s body tissues., Genetic, Type of radiation effect that can affect future offspring., IRR, Law that sets out how ionising radiation must be used safely in workplaces., RPA, External expert who advises the practice on radiation safety., Controlled area, Area around the X‑ray machine where exposure could occur., Dosimetry, Monitoring of staff radiation exposure using badges.

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