Standard Guide for Security Checkpoint Screening of Persons with Medical Devices Using Metal Detectors

Importancia y uso:

5.1 This guide addresses the design, configuration, and operation of security checkpoints to minimize exposure of persons with PMEDs to the electromagnetic fields emitted by metal detector security systems. Guidance is presented for signage and information to help identify persons with PMEDs and process them through the security checkpoint.

5.2 This guide may help in the training of checkpoint screeners to address the concerns of persons with PMEDs and to respond to their needs.

5.3 This guide may aid the medical community in advising PMED users who may be affected to identify themselves at security checkpoints so their concerns may be addressed.

Subcomité:

F12.60

Volúmen:

15.08

Número ICS:

11.040.40 (Implants for surgery, prothetics and orthotics), 13.320 (Alarm and warning systems)

Palabras clave:

electromagnetic fields; handheld metal detector; personal medical electronic devices; security checkpoint; security screener; walk-through metal detector;