County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Environmental Health
5050 Commerce Drive
Baldwin Park, CA 91706
(888) 700-9995
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Program Description
This is a County-wide program responsible for protecting the public from unnecessary radiation exposure. Within the County, Radiation Management works under contract with the California Department of Public Health to provide the delivery of these services:
Inspect X-ray and radioactive material users in medical, dental, research
and industrial applications to assure compliance with Federal and State
standards
Ensure that all users of X-ray equipment and radioactive materials
are licensed as required
Investigate complaints and incidents of radiation
overexposure and respond to radiological emergency incidents
Conduct
inspections at locations that use radioisotopes to ensure that these
radioisotopes are used, stored and disposed of in accordance with State and
Federal regulations
Inspect mammography facilities for the U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, and to determine compliance with State regulations
Revoke
the license to use radioisotopes or registration of x-ray machines at any
establishment after verifying unsafe conditions or procedures
Continue the
growth and development of its staff through certified training courses,
conferences and exposure to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
Provide a continuing public information source for
licensees,
registrants, and the public, on the regulations and radiation safety practices
and procedures
Under County authority, program staff provide these services:
Review plans for facilities that install diagnostic, therapeutic, or
industrial x-ray machines, or PET/CT Scanners, to ensure that necessary
shielding is provided
Prepare the County for a large-scale
radiological
terrorist event, including training of responders and acquisition of necessary
equipment and supplies
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