1989 Ed.]
Radiation (Control of Irradiating Apparatus) Regulations
[CAP. 303
B9
[Subsidiary]
13. Medical examination and inquiry in cases of suspected over-exposure to radiation
(1) If the Board, as a result of information received or otherwise, has reason to believe that any person employed in radiation work is suffering from over-exposure to radiation the Board shall, in the manner prescribed in regulation 9, require that such person be medically examined by the panel; and if after such examination the Board is satisfied that such person is suffering from the effects of over-exposure to radiation to an extent requiring medical treatment, the Board shall, in addition to any action which the Board may consider appropriate under regulation 9, issue free of charge to such person a certificate certifying as to his condition.
(2) Without prejudice to anything contained in subregulation (1), if the Board has reason to believe that any person employed in radiation work is suffering from the effects of, or appears to have been subjected to, over-exposure to radiation, the Board may appoint one or more representatives to investigate the working conditions or the working habits of such person, together with any equipment used by him, and to make report thereon to the Board.
(3) If any person wilfully obstructs or, by knowingly giving false information, endeavours to mislead any representative of the Board appointed under subregulation (2) in the carrying out of any investigation under this regulation, he shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on conviction to a fine of $1,000. (L.N. 97 of 1970)
$3,000
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14. Permissible dose
PART V
CONTROL OF EXPOSURE TO RADIATION
(1) Except in the case of a patient who is required to be exposed to radiation in furtherance of medical treatment or investigation prescribed by a medical practitioner or dental practitioner, no person shall cause or permit any other person to be exposed to a dose of radiation to any part of the body in excess of
(a) in the case of a person employed in radiation work, the maximum permissible dose; or
(b) in the case of any other person—
(i) if such person is of the age of 18 years or over, 15 millisieverts; or
(ii) if such person is under the age of 18 years, 5 millisieverts,
(L.N. 410 of 1982)
in any calendar year.
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1989 Ed.]
Radiation (Control of Irradiating Apparatus) Regulations
[CAP. 303
B9
[Subsidiary]
13. Medical examination and inquiry in cases
of suspected over-exposure to radiation
(1) If the Board, as a result of information received or otherwise, has reason to believe that any person employed in radiation work is suffering from over-exposure to radiation the Board shall, in the manner prescribed in regulation 9, require that such person be medically examined by the panel; and if after such examination the Board is satisfied that such person is suffering from the effects of over-exposure to radiation to an extent requiring medical treatment, the Board shall, in addition to any action which the Board may consider appropriate under regulation 9, issue free of charge to such person a certificate certifying as to his condition.
(2) Without prejudice to anything contained in subregulation (1), if the Board has reason to believe that any person employed in radiation work is suffering from the effects of, or appears to have been subjected to, over- exposure to radiation, the Board may appoint one or more representatives to investigate the working conditions or the working habits of such person, together with any equipment used by him, and to make report thereon to the Board.
(3) If any person wilfully obstructs or, by knowingly giving false information, endeavours to mislead any representative of the Board appointed under subregulation (2) in the carrying out of any investigation under this regulation, he shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on conviction to a fine of $1,000: (L.N. 97 of 1970)
3,000
4475/90
14. Permissible dose
PART V
CONTROL OF EXPOSURE TO RADIATION
(1) Except in the case of a patient who is required to be exposed to radiation in furtherance of medical treatment or investigation prescribed by a medical practitioner or dental practitioner, no person shall cause or permit any other person to be exposed to a dose of radiation to any part of the body in excess of
(a) in the case of a person employed in radiation work, the maximum
permissible dose; or
(b) in the case of any other person--
dose-equivalent limit
(i) if such person is of the age of 18 years or over, 15
millisieverts; or
(ii) if such person is under the age of 18 years, 5 millisieverts,
(L.N. 410 of 1982)
in any calendar year.
4225/90
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