77Effective dose limits for ionizing radiation

77 Effective dose limits for ionizing radiation

Limit for occupational exposure of persons who are at least 18 (1) The limit on effective dose for occupational exposure of a person who is at least 18 is 20 mSv annually, averaged over 5 consecutive years. (2) However, the effective dose for a person who is at least 18 subject to occupational exposure must not, in a year, be greater than 50 mSv. Limit for occupational exposure of persons who are 16 or 17 (2A) The limit on effective dose for occupational exposure of a person who is 16 or 17 is 6 mSv annually. Limit for public exposure (3) The limit on effective dose for public exposure is 1 mSv annually. (4) The limit on effective dose for an unborn child is to be consistent with the effective dose limit for public exposure.

Note: See also the Planned Exposure Code for the obligation to consider additional controls in relation to female employees who are pregnant.