RADIATION SAFETY (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 1983 - REG 54

RADIATION SAFETY (GENERAL) REGULATIONS 1983 - REG 54

54 .         Regulated class 3B lasers

        (1)         The registrant of any premises in which a regulated class 3B laser is operated or used shall —

            (a)         require persons on those premises to follow such approved procedures; and

            (b)         give such directions,

                as are necessary or desirable for preventing interbeam and intrabeam exposure to radiation of persons on those premises.

        (2)         A person —

            (a)         who is required to follow an approved procedure; or

            (b)         to whom a direction is given,

                under subregulation (1) shall comply with that requirement or direction, as the case requires.

        (3)         The registrant of any premises in which a regulated class 3B laser is operated or used shall —

            (a)         affix to that laser or to the protective housing of its laser system labels in accordance with the requirements of the laser safety standard; and

            (b)         display —

                  (i)         while the laser is being operated or used, warning signs in conspicuous locations inside and outside the area in which that operation or use is taking place and on doors giving access to that area; and

                  (ii)         a warning sign in a prominent position near the laser,

                in accordance with the requirements of the laser safety standard.

        (4)         The registrant of any premises in which a regulated class 3B laser is operated or used shall ensure that the requirements of Schedule XIII are complied with in relation to that laser.

        [Regulation 54 inserted: Gazette 15 Oct 1996 p. 5449‑50.]