IEEE N449.1-1978

This guideline provides suggested procedures for the inspection of cobalt-60 and cesium-137 Teletherapy equipment which may identify and quantify malfunctions or maladjustments of the safety and radiation defining components. This guideline is a companion document to ANSI N449-1974 , which specifies tests and suggested frequencies for the inspection and maintenance of Teletherapy equipment.



New IEEE Standard - Active. Procedures for the inspection of cobalt-60 and cesium-137 Teletherapy equipment are suggested. Their purpose is to enable users to identify and quantify malfunctions or maladjustments of the safety and radiation-defining components. Methods and equipment are listed for each procedure.