Which statement about safety training for X-ray operators is correct?

• A. A licensed X-ray employer must provide protection to all individuals exposed to radiation
• B. Training is optional for dental assistants
• C. Dosimeters are unnecessary for staff
• D. Radiation safety is only needed for physicians

Answer: (A)

The main idea is that the person or entity licensed to operate X-ray equipment must ensure a complete radiation safety program that protects everyone who could be exposed, not just the patient. That means providing formal training for all staff who may operate or be present during radiographic procedures, enforcing shielding and barrier use, supplying protective gear like lead aprons and thyroid collars, and using dosimeters to monitor occupational exposure. This comprehensive approach keeps exposures as low as reasonably achievable and meets regulatory requirements. Training isn’t optional for dental assistants, dosimeters aren’t unnecessary for staff, and safety isn’t limited to physicians—everyone involved in or around radiographic procedures deserves protection.