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Radiation (Control of Irradiating Apparatus) Regulations

[1989 Ed.

[Subsidiary]

(3) Whenever a notice in writing is served upon an employer in pursuance of the powers conferred by subregulation (2), a copy thereof shall also be served upon the person to whom the notice relates.

(4) Any employer who contravenes any of the provisions of subregulation (1), or continues to employ any person after receipt of a notice from the Board relating to such person to the effect that such person has failed to submit to medical examination required pursuant to the provisions of subregulation (2) or by such medical examination has been found unfit for employment in radiation work, shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on conviction to a fine of $5,000. (L.N. 97 of 1970)

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10. Presumptions as to exposure to radiation

Any change in any part of the body of any person known to have been exposed to radiation which, in the opinion of the panel, is consistent with the effects of over-exposure to radiation shall be deemed to indicate over-exposure thereto.

11. Board to keep records of medical examinations

(1) The Board shall keep a record of every medical examination carried out by the panel in accordance with these regulations and shall supply free of charge to every person so examined, and to his employer, if any, a certificate certifying the date upon which such examination took place and whether such person was found to be fit or unfit, as the case may be, to engage in radiation work.

(2) Upon application, and upon payment of a fee of $65, the Board shall issue a certified copy of any certificate referred to in subregulation (1) to the person to whom such certificate relates and to any present or past employer of such person. (L.N. 212 of 1989)

12. Employers to report suspected cases

of over-exposure to radiation

(1) Every employer who has reason to believe that any person employed by him is or appears to be suffering from the effects of over-exposure to radiation shall notify the Board in writing of the facts upon which such belief is based as soon as may be, and in any event not later than 7 days, after such facts have come to his knowledge.

(2) Any employer who fails to comply with any of the provisions of subregulation (1) shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on conviction to a fine of $2,000. (L.N.97 of 1970)

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