74Annual equivalent dose limit for ionising radiation

74  Annual equivalent dose limit for ionising radiation

Limit for occupational exposure of the lens of the eye

 (1) For occupational exposure, the equivalent dose to the lens of the eye must not be greater than 20 mSv annually, averaged over 5 consecutive years.

 (2) However, the equivalent dose to the lens of the eye for a person subject to occupational exposure must not, in a year, be greater than 50 mSv.

Limit for public exposure of the lens of the eye

 (3) The equivalent dose to the lens of the eye for a person subject to public exposure must not, in a year, be greater than 15 mSv.

Limit for occupational exposure of hands and feet

 (4) For occupational exposure, the annual equivalent dose to the hands and feet must not be greater than 500 mSv.

Limits for occupational exposure and public exposure of skin

 (5) The annual equivalent dose to the skin must not be greater than:

 (a) for occupational exposure—500 mSv; and

 (b) for public exposure—50 mSv.

 (6) The annual equivalent dose limit to the skin applies to the average dose received by any 1 cm2 of skin.

Exception for emergency workers and helpers

 (7) This section is subject to subsection 72(6).