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MR Safety Officer Responsibilities
The role of MRSO is often carried out by the senior Radiographer (in the USA this will generally be an MR
technologist), but other suitably trained individuals could also fill this role. Multiple MRSOs could be
appointed, provided only one is in charge at a given time.
 His/her responsibilities include the following:
To be readily accessible and available (e.g., to the operators of the MR system) at all times that
the MR facility is accessible.
 Ensuring that proper policies and procedures for day-today MR safety are enforced.
Developing, documenting, and introducing, in conjunction with and under the authority of the
MRMD/MRRD, safe working procedures for the MR environment.
Ensuring that adequate written safety procedures, work instructions, emergency procedures,
and operating instructions are issued to all concerned after full consultation with the
MRMD/MRRD (and, if/as needed, the MRSE).
Ensuring that appropriate measures for minimizing risks to health that arise from the use of or
exposure to the MR equipment, as per the direction of the MRMD/MRRD, are implemented and
monitored.
Managing hazards posed by the MR equipment, and monitoring the measures taken to protect
against such hazards.
Ensuring that all Heads of Departments and senior medical staff members who are responsible
for personnel who will be involved with the MR system are informed of the formal procedures
for training and authorization.
Ensuring that medical, technical, nursing, and all other relevant staff groups (including ancillary
workers) who may be exposed to the MR environment are educated appropriately on a regular
basis as to the safety requirements
and updated as necessary.
Maintaining records of the personnel who have been educated appropriately as to the safety
requirements.
Consulting the MRMD/MRRD (and/or the MRSE)
when further advice is required regarding MR safety.
Reporting back to the MRMD/MRRD in a timely fashion any and all MR safety-related issues.
Ensuring that there is a clear policy for the purchasing, testing, and marking of all equipment
that will be taken into the MR-related critical areas.
Providing and/or ensuring the provision of MR safety education and training in cooperation with,
and as per the policies of the MRMD/MRRD.
Providing safety advice regarding the selection, procurement, and installation of MR-related
equipment (in consultation with the MRSE, if/as needed).
Providing safety advice on the modification of MR protocols (in consultation with the MRSE, if/as
needed).
Maintaining regular contact with other relevant groups or committees responsible for the safety
and welfare of personnel on site, such as, but not limited to, the local ethics committee and the
local safety committee.
Magnetophosphenes
A Sensory Symptom where the subject sees flashing lights caused by an induced electrical current in the
retina when exposed to a strong magnetic field.