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SUBSTANCES. HOWEVER IT HAS NOT BEEN NECESSARY TO PRESCRIBE SUCH CONTROL SO FAR. 189 STAFF ARE ENGAGED IN INSPECTION ENFORCEMENT DUTIES GENERALLY UNDER THE ORDINANCE. (5) THE USE OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES IS CONTROLLED UNDER THE RADIATION ORDINANCE. THE RADIATION (CONTROL OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES) REGULATIONS REQUIRE RECORD OF EXPOSURE AND REGULAR MEDICAL EXAMINATION OF WORKERS USING RADIOACTIVE CHEMICALS, SKIN CANCER IS NOTIFIABLE UNDER FACTORIES AND INDUSTRIAL UNDERTAKINGS ORDINANCE. COMPLAINTS REGARDING SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK ARE INVESTIGATED BY THE FACTORY INSPECTORATE OR THE OCCUPATIONAL

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