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.