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RADIATION SAFETY (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 1983 - REG 17

RADIATION SAFETY (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 1983 - REG 17

17 .         Shielding, protective equipment and safety devices in relation to repair or installation

        (1)         A person in whose name premises which are used for the repair or installation of irradiating apparatus, electronic products or equipment containing radioactive substances are registered shall, whenever he effects that repair or installation and whether that repair or installation takes place at those premises or not, provide such shielding, protective equipment and safety devices as are necessary for that repair or installation to be carried out safely.

        (2)         The Council may direct in writing a person in whose name any premises are registered to provide within the period specified in that direction such shielding, protective equipment and safety devices as are specified in that direction.

        (3)         A person to whom a direction has been given under subregulation (2) shall comply with that direction.

        (4)         A licensee and any person acting under his direction and supervision shall, when repairing or installing irradiating apparatus, electronic products or equipment containing radioactive substances, use shielding, protective equipment and safety devices provided in accordance with this regulation or with a direction made thereunder.