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Direct links to the current provisions in Radiation Safety Regulation 2021.
This regulation may be cited as the Radiation Safety Regulation 2021 .
This regulation, other than part 17 , commences on 1 September 2021. Part 17 commences on 1 October 2021. (sec.2-ssec.1) This regulation, other than part 17 , commences on 1 September 2021. (sec.2-ssec.2) Part 17 commences on 1 October 2021.
The dictionary in schedule 9 defines particular words used in this regulation.
For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radioactive substance , paragraph (b) , the following radioactive material is prescribed to be a radioactive substance— radioactive material (other than radioactive material that is a mineral substance) containing a radionuclide mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, if both of the following apply— the concentration of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the concentration stated opposite the radionuclide in column 2 of the schedule; the activity of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the activity stated opposite the radionuclide in column 3 of the schedule; radioactive material that is a mineral substance containing a radionuclide mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, if the concentration of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the concentration worked out by multiplying the concentration stated opposite the radionuclide in column 2 of the schedule by 10. In this section— mineral substance means— a mineral, other than a mineral situated within the boundaries of land the subject of a mining lease, mineral development licence or exploration permit within the meaning of the Mineral Resources Act 1989 ; or a substance into which a mineral has been changed as a result of the processing of the mineral. the refining, smelting or calcining of a mineral (sec.4-ssec.1) For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radioactive substance , paragraph (b) , the following radioactive material is prescribed to be a radioactive substance— radioactive material (other than radioactive material that is a mineral substance) containing a radionuclide mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, if both of the following apply— the concentration of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the concentration stated opposite the radionuclide in column 2 of the schedule; the activity of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the activity stated opposite the radionuclide in column 3 of the schedule; radioactive material that is a mineral substance containing a radionuclide mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, if the concentration of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the concentration worked out by multiplying the concentration stated opposite the radionuclide in column 2 of the schedule by 10. (sec.4-ssec.2) In this section— mineral substance means— a mineral, other than a mineral situated within the boundaries of land the subject of a mining lease, mineral development licence or exploration permit within the meaning of the Mineral Resources Act 1989 ; or a substance into which a mineral has been changed as a result of the processing of the mineral. the refining, smelting or calcining of a mineral
For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (a) and (b) , the amount prescribed is 1 microgray per hour, measured at a distance of 10cm from any accessible surface of the apparatus. In this section— accessible surface , of an apparatus, means a surface of the apparatus that may easily be touched. (sec.5-ssec.1) For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (a) and (b) , the amount prescribed is 1 microgray per hour, measured at a distance of 10cm from any accessible surface of the apparatus. (sec.5-ssec.2) In this section— accessible surface , of an apparatus, means a surface of the apparatus that may easily be touched.
For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (c) and (d) , the following apparatus are prescribed— a laser; a relevant solarium. For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (c) and (d) , the following amounts are prescribed— for a laser—the accessible emission limit for a class 1 laser for the period stated in, and measured in accordance with, the laser standard; for a relevant solarium—an erythemally effective dose of 100 joules per square metre per hour. In this section— CIE document means the standard called ‘ISO/CIE 17166:2019—Erythema reference action spectrum and standard erythema dose’, published by the International Organization for Standardization and prepared by the International Commission on Illumination. erythemally effective dose means the dose obtained by weighting the spectral distribution of electromagnetic radiation incident on the measured area with the erythemal effectiveness stated in the CIE document across the electromagnetic radiation wavelength range of 280nm to 400nm and then integrating to obtain the total dose in joules per square metre in accordance with the CIE document. (sec.6-ssec.1) For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (c) and (d) , the following apparatus are prescribed— a laser; a relevant solarium. (sec.6-ssec.2) For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (c) and (d) , the following amounts are prescribed— for a laser—the accessible emission limit for a class 1 laser for the period stated in, and measured in accordance with, the laser standard; for a relevant solarium—an erythemally effective dose of 100 joules per square metre per hour. (sec.6-ssec.3) In this section— CIE document means the standard called ‘ISO/CIE 17166:2019—Erythema reference action spectrum and standard erythema dose’, published by the International Organization for Standardization and prepared by the International Commission on Illumination. erythemally effective dose means the dose obtained by weighting the spectral distribution of electromagnetic radiation incident on the measured area with the erythemal effectiveness stated in the CIE document across the electromagnetic radiation wavelength range of 280nm to 400nm and then integrating to obtain the total dose in joules per square metre in accordance with the CIE document.
For schedule 2 of the Act , definition security enhanced source , each of the following radiation sources is prescribed to be a security enhanced source— a sealed radioactive substance that has a security category of 1, 2 or 3; an aggregation of sealed radioactive substances that has a security category of 1, 2 or 3. For subsection (1) , the security category of a sealed radioactive substance, or of an aggregation of sealed radioactive substances, is the security category stated in schedule 2 , part 1 opposite the activity ratio of the substance or aggregation as worked out under subsection (3) or (4) . For subsection (2) , the activity ratio of a sealed radioactive substance is worked out using the formula— where— A means the activity of the radionuclide in the sealed radioactive substance, stated in gigabecquerels. AR means the activity ratio. RAV means the radionuclide activity value stated in schedule 2 , part 2 for the radionuclide in the sealed radioactive substance. For subsection (2) , the activity ratio of an aggregation of 2 or more sealed radioactive substances is the sum of the activity ratios of each of the sealed radioactive substances in the aggregation worked out under subsection (3) . (sec.7-ssec.1) For schedule 2 of the Act , definition security enhanced source , each of the following radiation sources is prescribed to be a security enhanced source— a sealed radioactive substance that has a security category of 1, 2 or 3; an aggregation of sealed radioactive substances that has a security category of 1, 2 or 3. (sec.7-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the security category of a sealed radioactive substance, or of an aggregation of sealed radioactive substances, is the security category stated in schedule 2 , part 1 opposite the activity ratio of the substance or aggregation as worked out under subsection (3) or (4) . (sec.7-ssec.3) For subsection (2) , the activity ratio of a sealed radioactive substance is worked out using the formula— where— A means the activity of the radionuclide in the sealed radioactive substance, stated in gigabecquerels. AR means the activity ratio. RAV means the radionuclide activity value stated in schedule 2 , part 2 for the radionuclide in the sealed radioactive substance. (sec.7-ssec.4) For subsection (2) , the activity ratio of an aggregation of 2 or more sealed radioactive substances is the sum of the activity ratios of each of the sealed radioactive substances in the aggregation worked out under subsection (3) .
For section 18 (2) of the Act , the following periods are prescribed— for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person, other than a radiation apparatus used to carry out intra-oral dental diagnostic imaging or plain diagnostic imaging involving the irradiation of a person—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a radiation practice for a research project—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used during a person’s study or training at an educational institution—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a radiation practice, other than an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, mentioned in paragraph (a) , (b) , (c) or (e) —3 years; for an ionising radiation apparatus used to carry out diagnostic imaging involving the irradiation of a person, if the apparatus is the subject of a quality assurance program approved by the chief executive under subsection (3) —10 years; for a laser apparatus used to carry out a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—1 year. For section 18 (4) and (5) of the Act , the period prescribed is 5 years. The chief executive may, by notice published on the department’s website, approve a quality assurance program but only if the chief executive is satisfied the program implements 1 or more radiation safety standards. (sec.8-ssec.1) For section 18 (2) of the Act , the following periods are prescribed— for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person, other than a radiation apparatus used to carry out intra-oral dental diagnostic imaging or plain diagnostic imaging involving the irradiation of a person—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a radiation practice for a research project—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used during a person’s study or training at an educational institution—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a radiation practice, other than an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, mentioned in paragraph (a) , (b) , (c) or (e) —3 years; for an ionising radiation apparatus used to carry out diagnostic imaging involving the irradiation of a person, if the apparatus is the subject of a quality assurance program approved by the chief executive under subsection (3) —10 years; for a laser apparatus used to carry out a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—1 year. (sec.8-ssec.2) For section 18 (4) and (5) of the Act , the period prescribed is 5 years. (sec.8-ssec.3) The chief executive may, by notice published on the department’s website, approve a quality assurance program but only if the chief executive is satisfied the program implements 1 or more radiation safety standards.
For section 26 (1) (a) of the Act — for disposal into the air of radioactive material containing only 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is the concentration stated in column 2 of the schedule opposite the radionuclide; or for disposal into water of radioactive material containing only 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is the concentration stated in column 3 of the schedule opposite the radionuclide; or for disposal into the air or water of radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is a concentration resulting in a disposal factor for the material of 1. Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to the disposal of radioactive material into a sewerage system. Subsection (4) applies in relation to the disposal into water of radioactive material mentioned in subsection (1) (b) or (c) that is wastewater resulting from reverse osmosis at a water treatment facility. For section 26 (2) of the Act , the point of disposal at which the concentration of the radionuclide in the radioactive material is to be decided is immediately outside the point at which the wastewater is released into the environment. In this section— disposal factor , for radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1, means the total of the amounts worked out for each of the radionuclides using the formula— where— A , for a radionuclide, means the amount for the radionuclide. C , for a radionuclide, means the radionuclide’s concentration, measured in Bq per cubic metre. MC , for a radionuclide, means— if the material is to be disposed of into the air—the concentration stated in schedule 3 , column 2 opposite the radionuclide; or if the material is to be disposed of into water—the concentration stated in schedule 3 , column 3 opposite the radionuclide. (sec.9-ssec.1) For section 26 (1) (a) of the Act — for disposal into the air of radioactive material containing only 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is the concentration stated in column 2 of the schedule opposite the radionuclide; or for disposal into water of radioactive material containing only 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is the concentration stated in column 3 of the schedule opposite the radionuclide; or for disposal into the air or water of radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is a concentration resulting in a disposal factor for the material of 1. (sec.9-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply in relation to the disposal of radioactive material into a sewerage system. (sec.9-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies in relation to the disposal into water of radioactive material mentioned in subsection (1) (b) or (c) that is wastewater resulting from reverse osmosis at a water treatment facility. (sec.9-ssec.4) For section 26 (2) of the Act , the point of disposal at which the concentration of the radionuclide in the radioactive material is to be decided is immediately outside the point at which the wastewater is released into the environment. (sec.9-ssec.5) In this section— disposal factor , for radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1, means the total of the amounts worked out for each of the radionuclides using the formula— where— A , for a radionuclide, means the amount for the radionuclide. C , for a radionuclide, means the radionuclide’s concentration, measured in Bq per cubic metre. MC , for a radionuclide, means— if the material is to be disposed of into the air—the concentration stated in schedule 3 , column 2 opposite the radionuclide; or if the material is to be disposed of into water—the concentration stated in schedule 3 , column 3 opposite the radionuclide.
For section 26 (1) (a) of the Act — for disposal into a sewerage system of radioactive material containing only 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is the concentration stated in column 4 of the schedule opposite the radionuclide; or for disposal into a sewerage system of radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is a concentration resulting in a disposal factor for the material of 1. For section 26 (2) of the Act , the point of disposal at which the concentration of the radionuclide in the radioactive material is to be decided is the point at, or immediately before, which the sewerage pipe leading from the premises from which the material is being disposed of joins the main reticulation line of the sewerage system. In this section— disposal factor , for radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1, means the total of the amounts worked out for each of the radionuclides using the formula— where— A , for a radionuclide, means the amount for the radionuclide. C , for a radionuclide, means the radionuclide’s concentration, measured in Bq per cubic metre. MC , for a radionuclide, means the concentration stated in schedule 3 , column 4 opposite the radionuclide. (sec.10-ssec.1) For section 26 (1) (a) of the Act — for disposal into a sewerage system of radioactive material containing only 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is the concentration stated in column 4 of the schedule opposite the radionuclide; or for disposal into a sewerage system of radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is a concentration resulting in a disposal factor for the material of 1. (sec.10-ssec.2) For section 26 (2) of the Act , the point of disposal at which the concentration of the radionuclide in the radioactive material is to be decided is the point at, or immediately before, which the sewerage pipe leading from the premises from which the material is being disposed of joins the main reticulation line of the sewerage system. (sec.10-ssec.3) In this section— disposal factor , for radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 3 , column 1, means the total of the amounts worked out for each of the radionuclides using the formula— where— A , for a radionuclide, means the amount for the radionuclide. C , for a radionuclide, means the radionuclide’s concentration, measured in Bq per cubic metre. MC , for a radionuclide, means the concentration stated in schedule 3 , column 4 opposite the radionuclide.
For section 26 (1) (a) of the Act — for disposal, other than into the air, water or a sewerage system, of radioactive material containing only 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is one-half of the concentration stated in column 2 of the schedule opposite the radionuclide; or for disposal, other than into the air, water or a sewerage system, of radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is a concentration resulting in a disposal factor for the material of 1. However, this section does not apply in relation to radioactive material that is a mineral substance mentioned in section 12 (1) or (3) . In this section— disposal factor , for radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, means the total of the amounts worked out for each of the radionuclides using the formula— where— A , for a radionuclide, means the amount for the radionuclide. C , for a radionuclide, means the radionuclide’s concentration, measured in Bq per gram. MC , for a radionuclide, means one-half of the concentration stated in schedule 1 , column 2 opposite the radionuclide. (sec.11-ssec.1) For section 26 (1) (a) of the Act — for disposal, other than into the air, water or a sewerage system, of radioactive material containing only 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is one-half of the concentration stated in column 2 of the schedule opposite the radionuclide; or for disposal, other than into the air, water or a sewerage system, of radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1—the maximum concentration prescribed is a concentration resulting in a disposal factor for the material of 1. (sec.11-ssec.2) However, this section does not apply in relation to radioactive material that is a mineral substance mentioned in section 12 (1) or (3) . (sec.11-ssec.3) In this section— disposal factor , for radioactive material containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, means the total of the amounts worked out for each of the radionuclides using the formula— where— A , for a radionuclide, means the amount for the radionuclide. C , for a radionuclide, means the radionuclide’s concentration, measured in Bq per gram. MC , for a radionuclide, means one-half of the concentration stated in schedule 1 , column 2 opposite the radionuclide.
Subsection (2) applies in relation to the disposal, other than into the air, water or a sewerage system, of radioactive material that is a mineral substance that— contains only 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1; and has gross alpha and gross beta concentrations in the leachate worked out under the TCLP that are each equal to or less than the concentration stated in the Australian drinking water guidelines for the radionuclide multiplied by 10. For section 26 (1) (a) of the Act , the maximum concentration prescribed for the disposal of the mineral substance is the concentration worked out by multiplying the concentration stated in schedule 1 , column 2 opposite the radionuclide by 10. Subsection (4) applies in relation to the disposal, other than into the air, water or a sewerage system, of radioactive material that is a mineral substance that— contains more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1; and has gross alpha and gross beta concentrations in the leachate worked out under the TCLP that are each equal to or less than the concentration stated in the Australian drinking water guidelines for each of the radionuclides multiplied by 10. For section 26 (1) (a) of the Act , the maximum concentration prescribed for the disposal of the mineral substance is a concentration resulting in a disposal factor for the mineral substance of 1. In this section— disposal factor , for a mineral substance mentioned in subsection (3) and containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, means the total of the amounts worked out for each of the radionuclides using the formula— where— A , for a radionuclide, means the amount for the radionuclide. C , for a radionuclide, means the radionuclide’s concentration, measured in Bq per gram. MC , for a radionuclide, means the amount worked out by multiplying the concentration stated in schedule 1 , column 2 opposite the radionuclide by 10. (sec.12-ssec.1) Subsection (2) applies in relation to the disposal, other than into the air, water or a sewerage system, of radioactive material that is a mineral substance that— contains only 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1; and has gross alpha and gross beta concentrations in the leachate worked out under the TCLP that are each equal to or less than the concentration stated in the Australian drinking water guidelines for the radionuclide multiplied by 10. (sec.12-ssec.2) For section 26 (1) (a) of the Act , the maximum concentration prescribed for the disposal of the mineral substance is the concentration worked out by multiplying the concentration stated in schedule 1 , column 2 opposite the radionuclide by 10. (sec.12-ssec.3) Subsection (4) applies in relation to the disposal, other than into the air, water or a sewerage system, of radioactive material that is a mineral substance that— contains more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1; and has gross alpha and gross beta concentrations in the leachate worked out under the TCLP that are each equal to or less than the concentration stated in the Australian drinking water guidelines for each of the radionuclides multiplied by 10. (sec.12-ssec.4) For section 26 (1) (a) of the Act , the maximum concentration prescribed for the disposal of the mineral substance is a concentration resulting in a disposal factor for the mineral substance of 1. (sec.12-ssec.5) In this section— disposal factor , for a mineral substance mentioned in subsection (3) and containing more than 1 of the radionuclides mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, means the total of the amounts worked out for each of the radionuclides using the formula— where— A , for a radionuclide, means the amount for the radionuclide. C , for a radionuclide, means the radionuclide’s concentration, measured in Bq per gram. MC , for a radionuclide, means the amount worked out by multiplying the concentration stated in schedule 1 , column 2 opposite the radionuclide by 10.
This section applies to a person disposing of— a container that has been used for the transport or storage of radioactive material; or an apparatus that once contained a sealed radioactive substance; or a radiation apparatus, other than a radiation apparatus that is a laser but is not a laser apparatus. The person must, immediately before the disposal, remove or make illegible all radiation warning signs attached to the container or apparatus. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. In this section— radiation warning sign , attached to a container or apparatus, means a label adhering to, or a symbol embedded in, the container or apparatus indicating that the container or apparatus poses a radiation hazard. (sec.13-ssec.1) This section applies to a person disposing of— a container that has been used for the transport or storage of radioactive material; or an apparatus that once contained a sealed radioactive substance; or a radiation apparatus, other than a radiation apparatus that is a laser but is not a laser apparatus. (sec.13-ssec.2) The person must, immediately before the disposal, remove or make illegible all radiation warning signs attached to the container or apparatus. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.13-ssec.3) In this section— radiation warning sign , attached to a container or apparatus, means a label adhering to, or a symbol embedded in, the container or apparatus indicating that the container or apparatus poses a radiation hazard.
For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , each of the following measures is prescribed— safe handling procedures to be followed for the radiation source; procedures and methods for ensuring the safe use of the radiation source in carrying out the radiation practice; if the radiation practice involves the production of images—procedures and methods for ensuring the correct use of any ancillary imaging equipment used in connection with the use of the radiation source to carry out the practice; quality control procedures to be undertaken for— the radiation source; and if the radiation source is a sealed source apparatus—the apparatus; and if the radiation practice involves the production of images—any ancillary imaging equipment used in connection with the use of the radiation source to carry out the practice; remediation procedures to be followed for an accident that could reasonably be expected to happen in relation to carrying out the radiation practice. In this section— remediation procedures , for an accident, means procedures designed to minimise a radiation hazard arising from the accident. (sec.14-ssec.1) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , each of the following measures is prescribed— safe handling procedures to be followed for the radiation source; procedures and methods for ensuring the safe use of the radiation source in carrying out the radiation practice; if the radiation practice involves the production of images—procedures and methods for ensuring the correct use of any ancillary imaging equipment used in connection with the use of the radiation source to carry out the practice; quality control procedures to be undertaken for— the radiation source; and if the radiation source is a sealed source apparatus—the apparatus; and if the radiation practice involves the production of images—any ancillary imaging equipment used in connection with the use of the radiation source to carry out the practice; remediation procedures to be followed for an accident that could reasonably be expected to happen in relation to carrying out the radiation practice. (sec.14-ssec.2) In this section— remediation procedures , for an accident, means procedures designed to minimise a radiation hazard arising from the accident.
For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is the control of access to, and use of, the radiation source. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details— how access to the radiation source is to be controlled; how use of the radiation source is to be controlled. (sec.15-ssec.1) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is the control of access to, and use of, the radiation source. (sec.15-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details— how access to the radiation source is to be controlled; how use of the radiation source is to be controlled.
For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is the supply by the possession licensee of personal monitoring devices to be worn by persons while involved in carrying out the radiation practice. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details about the personal monitoring devices— the persons who are to wear the devices, described by reference to the nature of their involvement in carrying out the radiation practice; how, when and where the devices are to be worn; where the devices are to be stored when the devices are not being worn; the interval at which the devices are to be assessed to estimate how much radiation the persons have absorbed; the person who is to perform the assessment mentioned in paragraph (d) , described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task. (sec.16-ssec.1) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is the supply by the possession licensee of personal monitoring devices to be worn by persons while involved in carrying out the radiation practice. (sec.16-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details about the personal monitoring devices— the persons who are to wear the devices, described by reference to the nature of their involvement in carrying out the radiation practice; how, when and where the devices are to be worn; where the devices are to be stored when the devices are not being worn; the interval at which the devices are to be assessed to estimate how much radiation the persons have absorbed; the person who is to perform the assessment mentioned in paragraph (d) , described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task.
For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is the supply by the possession licensee for use by persons while involved in carrying out the radiation practice of 1 or more of the following— safety devices; personal protective equipment. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details— for the supply of safety devices under the measure— the persons who are to use the devices, described by reference to the nature of their involvement in carrying out the radiation practice; and the devices to be supplied; and how, and when, the devices are to be used by the persons; and the checks to be undertaken to test wear and tear or correct operation of the devices; and the expected outcome of each check; and the person who is to check the devices, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task; and the interval at which the devices are to be checked for wear and tear or correct operation; and how the actual outcome of the checks of the devices is to be recorded; and if the actual outcome of a check of a device is different from the expected outcome—the procedures to be followed to fix the deficiency; for the supply of personal protective equipment under the measure— the persons who are to wear the equipment, described by reference to the nature of their involvement in carrying out the radiation practice; and the type of equipment to be supplied to— persons involved in carrying out the radiation practice; or persons otherwise exposed to radiation in the carrying out of the radiation practice; and how, and when, the equipment is to be worn by the persons; and the checks to be undertaken to test wear and tear or correct operation of the equipment; and the expected outcome of each check; and the person who is to check the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task; and the interval at which the equipment is to be checked for wear and tear or correct operation; and how the actual outcome of the checks of the equipment is to be recorded; and if the actual outcome of a check of the equipment is different from the expected outcome—the procedures to be followed to fix the deficiency. In this section— safety device — means a device that, when used by a person while involved in carrying out a radiation practice, reduces the exposure of the person to radiation attributable to the carrying out of the practice; but does not include personal protective equipment. (sec.17-ssec.1) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is the supply by the possession licensee for use by persons while involved in carrying out the radiation practice of 1 or more of the following— safety devices; personal protective equipment. (sec.17-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details— for the supply of safety devices under the measure— the persons who are to use the devices, described by reference to the nature of their involvement in carrying out the radiation practice; and the devices to be supplied; and how, and when, the devices are to be used by the persons; and the checks to be undertaken to test wear and tear or correct operation of the devices; and the expected outcome of each check; and the person who is to check the devices, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task; and the interval at which the devices are to be checked for wear and tear or correct operation; and how the actual outcome of the checks of the devices is to be recorded; and if the actual outcome of a check of a device is different from the expected outcome—the procedures to be followed to fix the deficiency; for the supply of personal protective equipment under the measure— the persons who are to wear the equipment, described by reference to the nature of their involvement in carrying out the radiation practice; and the type of equipment to be supplied to— persons involved in carrying out the radiation practice; or persons otherwise exposed to radiation in the carrying out of the radiation practice; and how, and when, the equipment is to be worn by the persons; and the checks to be undertaken to test wear and tear or correct operation of the equipment; and the expected outcome of each check; and the person who is to check the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task; and the interval at which the equipment is to be checked for wear and tear or correct operation; and how the actual outcome of the checks of the equipment is to be recorded; and if the actual outcome of a check of the equipment is different from the expected outcome—the procedures to be followed to fix the deficiency. (sec.17-ssec.3) In this section— safety device — means a device that, when used by a person while involved in carrying out a radiation practice, reduces the exposure of the person to radiation attributable to the carrying out of the practice; but does not include personal protective equipment.
For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the following measures are prescribed— the arrangement for— keeping, under the possession licensee’s control, a register for recording relevant details about the use of the radiation source to carry out the radiation practice; and making the register available to the use licensee who— uses the radiation source to carry out the radiation practice; or personally supervises another person who is allowed, under the use licensee’s licence, to use the radiation source to carry out the radiation practice; the arrangement for ensuring the use licensee records relevant details about the use of the radiation source in the register. In this section— relevant details , about the use of a radiation source to carry out a radiation practice, means each of the following— the name of the person who used the radiation source to carry out the practice; if the radiation source is an unsealed radioactive substance—details of any disposal of radioactive material that happens in carrying out the practice; details of— any quality control procedures undertaken for— the radiation source; and if the practice involves the production of images—any ancillary imaging equipment used in connection with the use of the source to carry out the practice; and the outcomes of the quality control procedures. (sec.18-ssec.1) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the following measures are prescribed— the arrangement for— keeping, under the possession licensee’s control, a register for recording relevant details about the use of the radiation source to carry out the radiation practice; and making the register available to the use licensee who— uses the radiation source to carry out the radiation practice; or personally supervises another person who is allowed, under the use licensee’s licence, to use the radiation source to carry out the radiation practice; the arrangement for ensuring the use licensee records relevant details about the use of the radiation source in the register. (sec.18-ssec.2) In this section— relevant details , about the use of a radiation source to carry out a radiation practice, means each of the following— the name of the person who used the radiation source to carry out the practice; if the radiation source is an unsealed radioactive substance—details of any disposal of radioactive material that happens in carrying out the practice; details of— any quality control procedures undertaken for— the radiation source; and if the practice involves the production of images—any ancillary imaging equipment used in connection with the use of the source to carry out the practice; and the outcomes of the quality control procedures.
This section applies in relation to a radiation practice involving the use of an ionising radiation source. For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measures prescribed are— supply by the possession licensee of personal radiation alarms for use by persons involved in carrying out the radiation practice; and if a personal radiation alarm is repaired or suspected to have been damaged—that the personal radiation alarm is not used unless it is first checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (a) includes the following details about the personal radiation alarms— the persons who are to use the alarms, described by reference to the nature of their involvement in carrying out the radiation practice; how, and when, the alarms are to be used by the persons; the operational checks to be undertaken by each person before each use of an alarm to ensure it is working correctly; the alarms, having the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response appropriate to the radiation source, that are to be used; the interval, of not more than 1 year, at which the alarms are to be checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response; the person who is to check the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the alarms, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (b) includes details of the person who is to check the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the personal radiation alarm, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task. In this section— personal radiation alarm means a device that produces a visual or audible signal when— a radiation dose received by the device is equal to or more than a particular dose level; or a radiation dose received by the device in a particular period is more than a particular dose level. (sec.19-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a radiation practice involving the use of an ionising radiation source. (sec.19-ssec.2) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measures prescribed are— supply by the possession licensee of personal radiation alarms for use by persons involved in carrying out the radiation practice; and if a personal radiation alarm is repaired or suspected to have been damaged—that the personal radiation alarm is not used unless it is first checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response. (sec.19-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (a) includes the following details about the personal radiation alarms— the persons who are to use the alarms, described by reference to the nature of their involvement in carrying out the radiation practice; how, and when, the alarms are to be used by the persons; the operational checks to be undertaken by each person before each use of an alarm to ensure it is working correctly; the alarms, having the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response appropriate to the radiation source, that are to be used; the interval, of not more than 1 year, at which the alarms are to be checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response; the person who is to check the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the alarms, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task. (sec.19-ssec.4) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (b) includes details of the person who is to check the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the personal radiation alarm, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task. (sec.19-ssec.5) In this section— personal radiation alarm means a device that produces a visual or audible signal when— a radiation dose received by the device is equal to or more than a particular dose level; or a radiation dose received by the device in a particular period is more than a particular dose level.
This section applies in relation to a radiation practice involving the use of an ionising radiation source, other than— the use of an ionising radiation apparatus for— a diagnostic procedure involving the irradiation of a person; or chemical analysis; or the use of a sealed source apparatus for chemical analysis; or the use of a cabinet radiation apparatus or an enclosed radiation apparatus for its intended purpose. For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measures prescribed are— supply by the possession licensee of radiation monitoring equipment for use by persons while involved in carrying out the radiation practice; and if the radiation monitoring equipment is repaired or suspected to have been damaged—that the equipment is not used unless it is first checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (a) includes the following details about the radiation monitoring equipment— how the equipment is to be used; the operational checks to be undertaken by the persons before each use of the equipment to ensure it is working correctly; the equipment, having the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response appropriate to the radiation source, that is to be used; how the possession licensee is to ensure the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the equipment to be used are maintained; the interval, of not more than 1 year, at which the equipment is to be checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response; the person who is to check the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (b) includes details of the person who is to check the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the radiation monitoring equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task. In this section— radiation monitoring equipment means equipment that measures the amount of radiation emitted from radioactive substances or ionising radiation apparatus in a particular period. (sec.20-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a radiation practice involving the use of an ionising radiation source, other than— the use of an ionising radiation apparatus for— a diagnostic procedure involving the irradiation of a person; or chemical analysis; or the use of a sealed source apparatus for chemical analysis; or the use of a cabinet radiation apparatus or an enclosed radiation apparatus for its intended purpose. (sec.20-ssec.2) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measures prescribed are— supply by the possession licensee of radiation monitoring equipment for use by persons while involved in carrying out the radiation practice; and if the radiation monitoring equipment is repaired or suspected to have been damaged—that the equipment is not used unless it is first checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response. (sec.20-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (a) includes the following details about the radiation monitoring equipment— how the equipment is to be used; the operational checks to be undertaken by the persons before each use of the equipment to ensure it is working correctly; the equipment, having the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response appropriate to the radiation source, that is to be used; how the possession licensee is to ensure the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the equipment to be used are maintained; the interval, of not more than 1 year, at which the equipment is to be checked for sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response; the person who is to check the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task. (sec.20-ssec.4) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (b) includes details of the person who is to check the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response of the radiation monitoring equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task. (sec.20-ssec.5) In this section— radiation monitoring equipment means equipment that measures the amount of radiation emitted from radioactive substances or ionising radiation apparatus in a particular period.
This section applies in relation to a radiation practice that involves the use or storage of unsealed radioactive substances at premises. For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the following measures are prescribed— monitoring the premises, and persons and things at the premises, to detect or minimise contamination of the premises, persons or things; safe management at the premises of contaminated cleanable things used in carrying out the radiation practice before the removal of the cleanable things from the premises for cleaning; safe management at the premises of waste radioactive material produced in carrying out the radiation practice before its disposal; minimising the amount of waste radioactive material produced in carrying out the radiation practice. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (a) includes the following details— how the premises are to be monitored; how persons at the premises are to be monitored; how things at the premises are to be monitored; the monitoring equipment, having the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response appropriate to the contamination to be monitored, that is to be used. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (b) includes the following details— how the contaminated cleanable things at the premises are to be stored before removal from the premises for cleaning; the period for which the contaminated cleanable things at the premises are to be stored before removal from the premises for cleaning. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (c) includes each of the following details— how the waste radioactive material produced in carrying out the radiation practice is to be dealt with before its disposal; the method to be used to minimise the activity of the radionuclide in, and volume of, the waste radioactive material; if the waste radioactive material is to be stored—how the waste radioactive material is to be sorted for storage, having regard to— its half-life, volume, and physical and chemical properties; and the concentration of the radionuclide in the material. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (d) includes details about how the amount of the waste radioactive material produced in carrying out the radiation practice is to be minimised. In this section— cleanable thing , at premises, means a thing that, to be cleaned, needs to be removed from the premises. contamination , of a person, premises or thing, means the lodgement, attachment or incorporation of radioactive material on, to or in the person, premises or thing. (sec.21-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a radiation practice that involves the use or storage of unsealed radioactive substances at premises. (sec.21-ssec.2) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the following measures are prescribed— monitoring the premises, and persons and things at the premises, to detect or minimise contamination of the premises, persons or things; safe management at the premises of contaminated cleanable things used in carrying out the radiation practice before the removal of the cleanable things from the premises for cleaning; safe management at the premises of waste radioactive material produced in carrying out the radiation practice before its disposal; minimising the amount of waste radioactive material produced in carrying out the radiation practice. (sec.21-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (a) includes the following details— how the premises are to be monitored; how persons at the premises are to be monitored; how things at the premises are to be monitored; the monitoring equipment, having the sensitivity, accuracy, range and energy response appropriate to the contamination to be monitored, that is to be used. (sec.21-ssec.4) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (b) includes the following details— how the contaminated cleanable things at the premises are to be stored before removal from the premises for cleaning; the period for which the contaminated cleanable things at the premises are to be stored before removal from the premises for cleaning. (sec.21-ssec.5) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (c) includes each of the following details— how the waste radioactive material produced in carrying out the radiation practice is to be dealt with before its disposal; the method to be used to minimise the activity of the radionuclide in, and volume of, the waste radioactive material; if the waste radioactive material is to be stored—how the waste radioactive material is to be sorted for storage, having regard to— its half-life, volume, and physical and chemical properties; and the concentration of the radionuclide in the material. (sec.21-ssec.6) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (d) includes details about how the amount of the waste radioactive material produced in carrying out the radiation practice is to be minimised. (sec.21-ssec.7) In this section— cleanable thing , at premises, means a thing that, to be cleaned, needs to be removed from the premises. contamination , of a person, premises or thing, means the lodgement, attachment or incorporation of radioactive material on, to or in the person, premises or thing.
This section applies in relation to a radiation practice if the radiation practice involves the use of a radiation source to carry out a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person (the relevant person ). For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the following measures are prescribed— supply by the possession licensee of personal protective equipment to be worn by the relevant person while the procedure is carried out; procedures to be followed to ensure the relevant person wears the personal protective equipment while the procedure is carried out; the arrangement for— keeping, under the possession licensee’s control, a register for the radiation practice for details about each exposure of the relevant person to radiation; and making the register available to the use licensee who— uses the radiation source to carry out the procedure; or personally supervises another person who is allowed, under the licence, to carry out the procedure; the arrangement for ensuring the use licensee records each of the following details in the register about each exposure of the relevant person to radiation while undergoing the procedure— the date of use of the radiation source to carry out the procedure; details of the procedure; if, as part of the procedure, a radioactive substance was administered to the relevant person—details of the substance. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (a) includes details of the personal protective equipment to be supplied. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (b) includes details of the procedures. (sec.22-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a radiation practice if the radiation practice involves the use of a radiation source to carry out a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person (the relevant person ). (sec.22-ssec.2) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the following measures are prescribed— supply by the possession licensee of personal protective equipment to be worn by the relevant person while the procedure is carried out; procedures to be followed to ensure the relevant person wears the personal protective equipment while the procedure is carried out; the arrangement for— keeping, under the possession licensee’s control, a register for the radiation practice for details about each exposure of the relevant person to radiation; and making the register available to the use licensee who— uses the radiation source to carry out the procedure; or personally supervises another person who is allowed, under the licence, to carry out the procedure; the arrangement for ensuring the use licensee records each of the following details in the register about each exposure of the relevant person to radiation while undergoing the procedure— the date of use of the radiation source to carry out the procedure; details of the procedure; if, as part of the procedure, a radioactive substance was administered to the relevant person—details of the substance. (sec.22-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (a) includes details of the personal protective equipment to be supplied. (sec.22-ssec.4) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) (b) includes details of the procedures.
This section applies in relation to a radiation practice if— the radiation practice involves the use of a radiation source to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person as the treated person; and the carrying out of the procedure results in the production of 1 or more of the following images (each a medical image )— a nuclear medicine image; a radiograph; an X-ray image. For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is that the relevant information be permanently marked on each medical image produced during the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) includes the details of the way the marking is to be made. In this section— nuclear medicine image means an image produced as a result of the detection of the radiation emitted by a radionuclide in a person, after the person has been administered a radiopharmaceutical. permanently marked means— for a medical image that is a digital image—included as part of the metadata for the image; or for another medical image—marked in a way that leaves a permanent record on the image. relevant information means— for a medical image that is a radiograph with a surface area of less than 45cm 2 —a marking that identifies, or helps in the identification of, the treated person; or for a medical image other than a medical image mentioned in paragraph (a) — the name, or identifying mark, of the use licensee; and the name, or identifying mark, of the possession licensee; and the address, or identifying mark, of the premises at which the image was produced; and the name, gender and date of birth of the treated person; and the date the image was produced; and if the medical image is a nuclear medicine image—details of any radiopharmaceutical administered to the treated person for the production of the image; and enough information to enable the correct interpretation of the image. (sec.23-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a radiation practice if— the radiation practice involves the use of a radiation source to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person as the treated person; and the carrying out of the procedure results in the production of 1 or more of the following images (each a medical image )— a nuclear medicine image; a radiograph; an X-ray image. (sec.23-ssec.2) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is that the relevant information be permanently marked on each medical image produced during the diagnostic or therapeutic procedure. (sec.23-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) includes the details of the way the marking is to be made. (sec.23-ssec.4) In this section— nuclear medicine image means an image produced as a result of the detection of the radiation emitted by a radionuclide in a person, after the person has been administered a radiopharmaceutical. permanently marked means— for a medical image that is a digital image—included as part of the metadata for the image; or for another medical image—marked in a way that leaves a permanent record on the image. relevant information means— for a medical image that is a radiograph with a surface area of less than 45cm 2 —a marking that identifies, or helps in the identification of, the treated person; or for a medical image other than a medical image mentioned in paragraph (a) — the name, or identifying mark, of the use licensee; and the name, or identifying mark, of the possession licensee; and the address, or identifying mark, of the premises at which the image was produced; and the name, gender and date of birth of the treated person; and the date the image was produced; and if the medical image is a nuclear medicine image—details of any radiopharmaceutical administered to the treated person for the production of the image; and enough information to enable the correct interpretation of the image.
This section applies in relation to a radiation practice if the radiation practice involves the use of a radioactive substance to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person as the treated person. For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is the provision of guidance to the treated person about the duration of the procedure. (sec.24-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a radiation practice if the radiation practice involves the use of a radioactive substance to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person as the treated person. (sec.24-ssec.2) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is the provision of guidance to the treated person about the duration of the procedure.
This section applies in relation to a radiation practice if the radiation practice results in the production of the radionuclide radon-222. For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is ventilation of the premises in which the radiation practice is being carried out in a way that ensures a person is not exposed to a concentration of 200Bq per cubic metre or more of the radionuclide radon-222. The measure prescribed under subsection (2) includes details of how the premises are to be ventilated. (sec.25-ssec.1) This section applies in relation to a radiation practice if the radiation practice results in the production of the radionuclide radon-222. (sec.25-ssec.2) For section 28 (6) of the Act , definition radiation safety and protection measures , the measure prescribed is ventilation of the premises in which the radiation practice is being carried out in a way that ensures a person is not exposed to a concentration of 200Bq per cubic metre or more of the radionuclide radon-222. (sec.25-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (2) includes details of how the premises are to be ventilated.
For section 28 (2) (g) of the Act , the other particular prescribed is the maximum interval at which a radiation safety officer appointed by the possession licensee for the radiation practice is to monitor or assess the radiation source, or the premises at which the radiation practice is being carried out, to perform the function mentioned in section 37 (2) (f) of the Act .
For section 28 (3) of the Act , the radiation dose limit prescribed for ionising radiation is a total effective dose of 1mSv in any 12-month period.
A threat level is an indicator of the likelihood and consequences of a person acquiring a security enhanced source for a malicious purpose. For this part, the threat level at a particular time is the threat level published on the National Terrorism Threat Advisory System website. The threat level is ordinarily described as 1 of the following— certain expected probable possible not expected. The website for the National Terrorism Threat Advisory System is www.nationalsecurity.gov.au. (sec.28-ssec.1) A threat level is an indicator of the likelihood and consequences of a person acquiring a security enhanced source for a malicious purpose. (sec.28-ssec.2) For this part, the threat level at a particular time is the threat level published on the National Terrorism Threat Advisory System website. The threat level is ordinarily described as 1 of the following— certain expected probable possible not expected. The website for the National Terrorism Threat Advisory System is www.nationalsecurity.gov.au.
For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is the secure storage and use of the security enhanced source. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details— the location of the security enhanced source in the building or facility in which the source is to be— stored; or used in carrying out the radiation practice; a plan of the building or facility in which the security enhanced source is to be— stored; or used in carrying out the radiation practice. (sec.29-ssec.1) For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is the secure storage and use of the security enhanced source. (sec.29-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details— the location of the security enhanced source in the building or facility in which the source is to be— stored; or used in carrying out the radiation practice; a plan of the building or facility in which the security enhanced source is to be— stored; or used in carrying out the radiation practice.
For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is the control of access to, or use of, the security enhanced source. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— how access to the security enhanced source is to be controlled; the criminal history check or security check requirements for persons who may be allowed access to the security enhanced source; the arrangement for supervising persons who may be allowed access to the security enhanced source; the physical barriers to be used to deter and delay unauthorised access to the security enhanced source; tamper-proof locks, bolts, armoured cupboards the interval at which staff access to the security enhanced source is to be reviewed; when, between intervals, staff access to the security enhanced source is to be reviewed; the interval at which the details mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) are to be reviewed. (sec.30-ssec.1) For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is the control of access to, or use of, the security enhanced source. (sec.30-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— how access to the security enhanced source is to be controlled; the criminal history check or security check requirements for persons who may be allowed access to the security enhanced source; the arrangement for supervising persons who may be allowed access to the security enhanced source; the physical barriers to be used to deter and delay unauthorised access to the security enhanced source; tamper-proof locks, bolts, armoured cupboards the interval at which staff access to the security enhanced source is to be reviewed; when, between intervals, staff access to the security enhanced source is to be reviewed; the interval at which the details mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) are to be reviewed.
For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the following measures are prescribed— the installation and use of security equipment to protect the security enhanced source; the checking of the security equipment for wear and tear or correct operation. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes the following details for each threat level— the security equipment that is to be used; how the security equipment is to be used. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes each of the following details for each type of security equipment for each threat level— the checks to be undertaken to test wear and tear or correct operation of the equipment; the expected outcome of each check; the person who is to check the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task; the interval at which the equipment is to be checked; how the actual outcome of the checks of the equipment is to be recorded; if the actual outcome of a check of the equipment is different from the expected outcome—the procedure to be followed to fix the deficiency; the procedures to be followed before, during and after a technical service of the equipment. (sec.31-ssec.1) For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the following measures are prescribed— the installation and use of security equipment to protect the security enhanced source; the checking of the security equipment for wear and tear or correct operation. (sec.31-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes the following details for each threat level— the security equipment that is to be used; how the security equipment is to be used. (sec.31-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes each of the following details for each type of security equipment for each threat level— the checks to be undertaken to test wear and tear or correct operation of the equipment; the expected outcome of each check; the person who is to check the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task; the interval at which the equipment is to be checked; how the actual outcome of the checks of the equipment is to be recorded; if the actual outcome of a check of the equipment is different from the expected outcome—the procedure to be followed to fix the deficiency; the procedures to be followed before, during and after a technical service of the equipment.
For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is the use of security persons and surveillance to guard the security enhanced source. a security officer, a hospital security officer, a protective security officer The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— the duties and responsibilities to be allocated to each of the security persons in relation to the measure; how surveillance of the security enhanced source is to be conducted. (sec.32-ssec.1) For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is the use of security persons and surveillance to guard the security enhanced source. a security officer, a hospital security officer, a protective security officer (sec.32-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— the duties and responsibilities to be allocated to each of the security persons in relation to the measure; how surveillance of the security enhanced source is to be conducted.
For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is confirming the presence of the security enhanced source. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— the interval at which a person is to confirm the presence of the security enhanced source; the person who is to confirm the presence of the security enhanced source, described by reference to the person’s abilities to perform the task. (sec.33-ssec.1) For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is confirming the presence of the security enhanced source. (sec.33-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— the interval at which a person is to confirm the presence of the security enhanced source; the person who is to confirm the presence of the security enhanced source, described by reference to the person’s abilities to perform the task.
For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the following measures are prescribed— maintaining the security of the security-related information for the security enhanced source; maintaining the security of inventories and documents related to the management of the security enhanced source. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes details, for each threat level, of how the possession licensee proposes to ensure the security of the security-related information for the security enhanced source, including— who is to be responsible for the information; and what information is to be kept secure; and where the information is to be kept; and who is to be allowed access to the information; and how the information is to be kept secure. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes details, for each threat level, of how the possession licensee proposes to record and maintain inventories and documents related to the management of the security enhanced source. In this section— security-related information , for a security enhanced source, means information about the measures, systems, infrastructure and other things used for each threat level to secure the security enhanced source. information related to a particular security system, pin codes, passwords or the location of keys (sec.34-ssec.1) For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the following measures are prescribed— maintaining the security of the security-related information for the security enhanced source; maintaining the security of inventories and documents related to the management of the security enhanced source. (sec.34-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes details, for each threat level, of how the possession licensee proposes to ensure the security of the security-related information for the security enhanced source, including— who is to be responsible for the information; and what information is to be kept secure; and where the information is to be kept; and who is to be allowed access to the information; and how the information is to be kept secure. (sec.34-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes details, for each threat level, of how the possession licensee proposes to record and maintain inventories and documents related to the management of the security enhanced source. (sec.34-ssec.4) In this section— security-related information , for a security enhanced source, means information about the measures, systems, infrastructure and other things used for each threat level to secure the security enhanced source. information related to a particular security system, pin codes, passwords or the location of keys
For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the following measures are prescribed— the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to a security breach; the checking of the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to a security breach. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes the following details for each threat level— the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to each type of security breach; the process for giving notice of a security breach. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes each of the following details for each type of security breach for each threat level— the checks to be undertaken to test the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to the security breach; the expected outcome of each check; the interval at which the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to the security breach are to be checked; how the actual outcome of the checks of the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to the security breach is to be recorded; if the actual outcome of a check of the arrangements, or alternative arrangements, for responding to the security breach is different from the expected outcome—the procedure to be followed to fix the deficiency. (sec.35-ssec.1) For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the following measures are prescribed— the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to a security breach; the checking of the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to a security breach. (sec.35-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes the following details for each threat level— the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to each type of security breach; the process for giving notice of a security breach. (sec.35-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes each of the following details for each type of security breach for each threat level— the checks to be undertaken to test the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to the security breach; the expected outcome of each check; the interval at which the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to the security breach are to be checked; how the actual outcome of the checks of the arrangements, and alternative arrangements, developed for responding to the security breach is to be recorded; if the actual outcome of a check of the arrangements, or alternative arrangements, for responding to the security breach is different from the expected outcome—the procedure to be followed to fix the deficiency.
For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is providing security briefings to staff. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— the security briefings staff are to attend; the interval at which staff are to attend particular security briefings. (sec.36-ssec.1) For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is providing security briefings to staff. (sec.36-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— the security briefings staff are to attend; the interval at which staff are to attend particular security briefings.
For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is updating security arrangements to adapt to a change in the threat level. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details— the actions to be taken to adapt to the new threat level; the persons who are to take the actions, described by reference to the person’s abilities to perform the task. (sec.37-ssec.1) For section 34A (5) of the Act , definition security measures , the measure prescribed is updating security arrangements to adapt to a change in the threat level. (sec.37-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details— the actions to be taken to adapt to the new threat level; the persons who are to take the actions, described by reference to the person’s abilities to perform the task.
For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the following measures are prescribed— procedures in relation to the transportation of the security enhanced source; the notification of relevant authorities about the transportation of the security enhanced source. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes the following details for each threat level— the vehicle in which the security enhanced source is to be transported and the arrangement for securing the transport during the journey and while stopped en route; the planned principal route and an alternative route; a plan for each of the following— a vehicle accident; a vehicle breakdown; other interruptions. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes the following details— the relevant contact details for each of the following persons— the consignor; the consignee; the carrier; the delegate of the chief executive; if a guard or police service is involved in the transportation of the security enhanced source—the guard or police service; how, for each threat level, the persons mentioned in paragraph (a) are to communicate about the transport of the security enhanced source; the arrangement, for each threat level, for notifying or engaging 1 or more of the following in each jurisdiction in which the security enhanced source is to be transported— the authority responsible for regulating the security enhanced source; the police service. In this section— relevant contact details , for a person, includes— the person’s name; and the person’s business address; and the person’s phone number; and if the person’s after hours phone number is different from the phone number mentioned in paragraph (c) —the person’s after hours phone number. (sec.38-ssec.1) For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the following measures are prescribed— procedures in relation to the transportation of the security enhanced source; the notification of relevant authorities about the transportation of the security enhanced source. (sec.38-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes the following details for each threat level— the vehicle in which the security enhanced source is to be transported and the arrangement for securing the transport during the journey and while stopped en route; the planned principal route and an alternative route; a plan for each of the following— a vehicle accident; a vehicle breakdown; other interruptions. (sec.38-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes the following details— the relevant contact details for each of the following persons— the consignor; the consignee; the carrier; the delegate of the chief executive; if a guard or police service is involved in the transportation of the security enhanced source—the guard or police service; how, for each threat level, the persons mentioned in paragraph (a) are to communicate about the transport of the security enhanced source; the arrangement, for each threat level, for notifying or engaging 1 or more of the following in each jurisdiction in which the security enhanced source is to be transported— the authority responsible for regulating the security enhanced source; the police service. (sec.38-ssec.4) In this section— relevant contact details , for a person, includes— the person’s name; and the person’s business address; and the person’s phone number; and if the person’s after hours phone number is different from the phone number mentioned in paragraph (c) —the person’s after hours phone number.
For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is the control of access to the security enhanced source during transport. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— how access to the security enhanced source is to be controlled; the arrangement for supervising persons who may be allowed access to the security enhanced source; the interval at which staff access to the security enhanced source during transport is to be reviewed; when, between intervals, staff access to the security enhanced source during transport is to be reviewed; the interval at which the details mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) are to be reviewed. (sec.39-ssec.1) For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is the control of access to the security enhanced source during transport. (sec.39-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— how access to the security enhanced source is to be controlled; the arrangement for supervising persons who may be allowed access to the security enhanced source; the interval at which staff access to the security enhanced source during transport is to be reviewed; when, between intervals, staff access to the security enhanced source during transport is to be reviewed; the interval at which the details mentioned in paragraphs (a) and (b) are to be reviewed.
For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the following measures are prescribed— the use of security-related equipment to protect the security enhanced source during transport; the checking of the security-related equipment for wear and tear or correct operation. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes the following details of the security-related equipment to be used for each threat level— the type of equipment to be used; how and when the equipment is to be used; the person who is to check the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task; how the actual outcome of the checks of the equipment is to be recorded; if the actual outcome of a check of the equipment is different from the expected outcome—the procedure to be followed to fix the deficiency. bolts, containers, vehicle-tracking equipment The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes each of the following details for each type of security-related equipment for each threat level— the checks to be undertaken to test wear and tear or correct operation of the equipment; the expected outcome of each check; the person who is to check the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task; the interval at which the equipment is to be checked; how the actual outcome of the checks of the equipment is to be recorded; if the actual outcome of a check of the equipment is different from the expected outcome—the procedure to be followed to fix the deficiency. (sec.40-ssec.1) For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the following measures are prescribed— the use of security-related equipment to protect the security enhanced source during transport; the checking of the security-related equipment for wear and tear or correct operation. (sec.40-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes the following details of the security-related equipment to be used for each threat level— the type of equipment to be used; how and when the equipment is to be used; the person who is to check the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task; how the actual outcome of the checks of the equipment is to be recorded; if the actual outcome of a check of the equipment is different from the expected outcome—the procedure to be followed to fix the deficiency. bolts, containers, vehicle-tracking equipment (sec.40-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes each of the following details for each type of security-related equipment for each threat level— the checks to be undertaken to test wear and tear or correct operation of the equipment; the expected outcome of each check; the person who is to check the equipment, described by reference to the abilities of the person to perform the task; the interval at which the equipment is to be checked; how the actual outcome of the checks of the equipment is to be recorded; if the actual outcome of a check of the equipment is different from the expected outcome—the procedure to be followed to fix the deficiency.
For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is the use of transport security persons to guard the security enhanced source during transport. a security officer, a police officer The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— the duties and responsibilities to be allocated to each of the transport security persons in relation to the measure; the criminal history check or security check requirements each transport security person is to undergo to undertake the person’s transport-related activities with the security enhanced source. (sec.41-ssec.1) For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is the use of transport security persons to guard the security enhanced source during transport. a security officer, a police officer (sec.41-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— the duties and responsibilities to be allocated to each of the transport security persons in relation to the measure; the criminal history check or security check requirements each transport security person is to undergo to undertake the person’s transport-related activities with the security enhanced source.
For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is confirming the presence of the security enhanced source during transport. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— the interval at which a person is to confirm the presence of the security enhanced source; the person who is to confirm the presence of the security enhanced source, described by reference to the person’s abilities to perform the task. (sec.42-ssec.1) For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is confirming the presence of the security enhanced source during transport. (sec.42-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details for each threat level— the interval at which a person is to confirm the presence of the security enhanced source; the person who is to confirm the presence of the security enhanced source, described by reference to the person’s abilities to perform the task.
For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is maintaining the security of the security-related information for the transport of the security enhanced source. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes details, for each threat level, of how the holder of the transport security plan proposes to ensure the security-related information is to be secured, including— who is to be responsible for the information; and what information is to be kept secure; and where the information is to be kept; and who is to be allowed access to the information; and how the information is to be kept secure. In this section— security-related information , for the transport of a security enhanced source, means information about the measures, systems, infrastructure and other things used for each threat level to secure the source during transport. information related to travel routes, pin codes, passwords or the location of keys (sec.43-ssec.1) For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is maintaining the security of the security-related information for the transport of the security enhanced source. (sec.43-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes details, for each threat level, of how the holder of the transport security plan proposes to ensure the security-related information is to be secured, including— who is to be responsible for the information; and what information is to be kept secure; and where the information is to be kept; and who is to be allowed access to the information; and how the information is to be kept secure. (sec.43-ssec.3) In this section— security-related information , for the transport of a security enhanced source, means information about the measures, systems, infrastructure and other things used for each threat level to secure the source during transport. information related to travel routes, pin codes, passwords or the location of keys
For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the following measures are prescribed— the arrangements developed for responding to a security breach during the transport of the security enhanced source (the security response arrangements ); the alternative arrangements developed for responding to a security breach during the transport of the security enhanced source (the alternative arrangements ); the checking of the security response arrangements and the alternative arrangements. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes the following details for each threat level— the security response arrangements for each type of security breach; the process for giving notice of a security breach. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes the following details for each threat level— the alternative arrangements for each type of security breach; the process for giving notice of a security breach. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (c) includes each of the following details for each type of security breach for each threat level— the checks to be undertaken to test the security response arrangements and the alternative arrangements; the expected outcome of each check; the interval at which the security response arrangements, and the alternative arrangements, are to be checked; how the actual outcome of the checks of the security response arrangements, and alternative arrangements, is to be recorded; if the actual outcome of a check of the security response arrangements, or alternative arrangements, is different from the expected outcome—the procedure to be followed to fix the deficiency. (sec.44-ssec.1) For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the following measures are prescribed— the arrangements developed for responding to a security breach during the transport of the security enhanced source (the security response arrangements ); the alternative arrangements developed for responding to a security breach during the transport of the security enhanced source (the alternative arrangements ); the checking of the security response arrangements and the alternative arrangements. (sec.44-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (a) includes the following details for each threat level— the security response arrangements for each type of security breach; the process for giving notice of a security breach. (sec.44-ssec.3) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (b) includes the following details for each threat level— the alternative arrangements for each type of security breach; the process for giving notice of a security breach. (sec.44-ssec.4) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) (c) includes each of the following details for each type of security breach for each threat level— the checks to be undertaken to test the security response arrangements and the alternative arrangements; the expected outcome of each check; the interval at which the security response arrangements, and the alternative arrangements, are to be checked; how the actual outcome of the checks of the security response arrangements, and alternative arrangements, is to be recorded; if the actual outcome of a check of the security response arrangements, or alternative arrangements, is different from the expected outcome—the procedure to be followed to fix the deficiency.
For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is providing security awareness briefings for persons involved in transporting the security enhanced source. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes details of the information each person involved in transporting the security enhanced source is to be given about— the nature of the threat; and the threat level; and the security response arrangements; and the alternative arrangements. In this section— alternative arrangements see section 44 (1) (b) . security response arrangements see section 44 (1) (a) . (sec.45-ssec.1) For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is providing security awareness briefings for persons involved in transporting the security enhanced source. (sec.45-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes details of the information each person involved in transporting the security enhanced source is to be given about— the nature of the threat; and the threat level; and the security response arrangements; and the alternative arrangements. (sec.45-ssec.3) In this section— alternative arrangements see section 44 (1) (b) . security response arrangements see section 44 (1) (a) .
For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is updating security arrangements to adapt to a change in the threat level. The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details— the actions to be taken to adapt to the new threat level; the persons who are to take the actions, described by reference to the person’s abilities to perform the task. (sec.46-ssec.1) For section 34H (5) of the Act , definition transport security measures , the measure prescribed is updating security arrangements to adapt to a change in the threat level. (sec.46-ssec.2) The measure prescribed under subsection (1) includes the following details— the actions to be taken to adapt to the new threat level; the persons who are to take the actions, described by reference to the person’s abilities to perform the task.
For section 34H (2) (l) of the Act , the other particular prescribed is the purpose or reason for which the security enhanced source is being transported.
For section 36 (3) of the Act , each of the qualifications stated in schedule 4 , column 2 is prescribed for the radiation practice mentioned opposite in column 1 of the schedule.
For section 37 (2) (b) (iii) of the Act , the other persons prescribed are— persons who observe the carrying out of the radiation practice, other than the persons mentioned in section 37 (2) (b) (i) or (ii) of the Act ; and if the radiation practice is a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person as the treated person—persons involved in carrying out the procedure, other than the persons mentioned in section 37 (2) (b) (i) or (ii) of the Act .
For section 38 (4) (b) of the Act , all of the following information is prescribed— the name, gender and date of birth of the monitored person; the name and postal address of the licensee; the date the monitored person started to be monitored for any radiation doses received in relation to the carrying out of the radiation practice; if the monitored person stopped being monitored for any radiation doses received in relation to the carrying out of the radiation practice—the date the monitored person stopped being monitored; details of the basis for the monitored person being required to be provided with, or to wear, a personal monitoring device; the type of radiation to which the monitored person has been exposed in relation to the carrying out of the radiation practice; for each assessment of a personal monitoring device worn by the monitored person in relation to the carrying out of the radiation practice— the period to which the assessment relates; and the estimated total effective dose, worked out under the assessment, for the monitored person for the period; and details of the methodology used in the assessment.
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This regulation may be cited as the Radiation Safety Regulation 2021 .
This regulation, other than part 17 , commences on 1 September 2021. Part 17 commences on 1 October 2021. (sec.2-ssec.1) This regulation, other than part 17 , commences on 1 September 2021. (sec.2-ssec.2) Part 17 commences on 1 October 2021.
The dictionary in schedule 9 defines particular words used in this regulation.
For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radioactive substance , paragraph (b) , the following radioactive material is prescribed to be a radioactive substance— radioactive material (other than radioactive material that is a mineral substance) containing a radionuclide mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, if both of the following apply— the concentration of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the concentration stated opposite the radionuclide in column 2 of the schedule; the activity of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the activity stated opposite the radionuclide in column 3 of the schedule; radioactive material that is a mineral substance containing a radionuclide mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, if the concentration of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the concentration worked out by multiplying the concentration stated opposite the radionuclide in column 2 of the schedule by 10. In this section— mineral substance means— a mineral, other than a mineral situated within the boundaries of land the subject of a mining lease, mineral development licence or exploration permit within the meaning of the Mineral Resources Act 1989 ; or a substance into which a mineral has been changed as a result of the processing of the mineral. the refining, smelting or calcining of a mineral (sec.4-ssec.1) For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radioactive substance , paragraph (b) , the following radioactive material is prescribed to be a radioactive substance— radioactive material (other than radioactive material that is a mineral substance) containing a radionuclide mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, if both of the following apply— the concentration of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the concentration stated opposite the radionuclide in column 2 of the schedule; the activity of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the activity stated opposite the radionuclide in column 3 of the schedule; radioactive material that is a mineral substance containing a radionuclide mentioned in schedule 1 , column 1, if the concentration of the radionuclide is equal to or more than the concentration worked out by multiplying the concentration stated opposite the radionuclide in column 2 of the schedule by 10. (sec.4-ssec.2) In this section— mineral substance means— a mineral, other than a mineral situated within the boundaries of land the subject of a mining lease, mineral development licence or exploration permit within the meaning of the Mineral Resources Act 1989 ; or a substance into which a mineral has been changed as a result of the processing of the mineral. the refining, smelting or calcining of a mineral
Who this affects
Why it matters (stated purpose, and operational implications)
The stated purposes are to protect people and the environment from radiation hazards and to secure high‑risk sources (see safety‑measure prescriptions throughout Parts 2–9 and security parts 5–6). The regulation achieves this by turning technical safety standards and security practices into enforceable legal obligations.
Practical implications and incentives/costs:
Trade‑offs, implementation risks and likely behavioural effects
Who pays, who decides, and what behaviour changes
(Selected section references: definitions and thresholds secs 3–6; disposal secs 9–12; safety measures secs 14–27; security plans and transport secs 28–47, 38–46; radiation safety officers secs 48–50; dose limits secs 51–59; authorised persons and prescribed licensees secs 65–75, 73A–73F; exemptions secs 82–97; fees secs 98–104; confidentiality sec 81; transitional secs 105–110.)
For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (a) and (b) , the amount prescribed is 1 microgray per hour, measured at a distance of 10cm from any accessible surface of the apparatus. In this section— accessible surface , of an apparatus, means a surface of the apparatus that may easily be touched. (sec.5-ssec.1) For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (a) and (b) , the amount prescribed is 1 microgray per hour, measured at a distance of 10cm from any accessible surface of the apparatus. (sec.5-ssec.2) In this section— accessible surface , of an apparatus, means a surface of the apparatus that may easily be touched.
For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (c) and (d) , the following apparatus are prescribed— a laser; a relevant solarium. For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (c) and (d) , the following amounts are prescribed— for a laser—the accessible emission limit for a class 1 laser for the period stated in, and measured in accordance with, the laser standard; for a relevant solarium—an erythemally effective dose of 100 joules per square metre per hour. In this section— CIE document means the standard called ‘ISO/CIE 17166:2019—Erythema reference action spectrum and standard erythema dose’, published by the International Organization for Standardization and prepared by the International Commission on Illumination. erythemally effective dose means the dose obtained by weighting the spectral distribution of electromagnetic radiation incident on the measured area with the erythemal effectiveness stated in the CIE document across the electromagnetic radiation wavelength range of 280nm to 400nm and then integrating to obtain the total dose in joules per square metre in accordance with the CIE document. (sec.6-ssec.1) For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (c) and (d) , the following apparatus are prescribed— a laser; a relevant solarium. (sec.6-ssec.2) For schedule 2 of the Act , definition radiation apparatus , paragraphs (c) and (d) , the following amounts are prescribed— for a laser—the accessible emission limit for a class 1 laser for the period stated in, and measured in accordance with, the laser standard; for a relevant solarium—an erythemally effective dose of 100 joules per square metre per hour. (sec.6-ssec.3) In this section— CIE document means the standard called ‘ISO/CIE 17166:2019—Erythema reference action spectrum and standard erythema dose’, published by the International Organization for Standardization and prepared by the International Commission on Illumination. erythemally effective dose means the dose obtained by weighting the spectral distribution of electromagnetic radiation incident on the measured area with the erythemal effectiveness stated in the CIE document across the electromagnetic radiation wavelength range of 280nm to 400nm and then integrating to obtain the total dose in joules per square metre in accordance with the CIE document.
For schedule 2 of the Act , definition security enhanced source , each of the following radiation sources is prescribed to be a security enhanced source— a sealed radioactive substance that has a security category of 1, 2 or 3; an aggregation of sealed radioactive substances that has a security category of 1, 2 or 3. For subsection (1) , the security category of a sealed radioactive substance, or of an aggregation of sealed radioactive substances, is the security category stated in schedule 2 , part 1 opposite the activity ratio of the substance or aggregation as worked out under subsection (3) or (4) . For subsection (2) , the activity ratio of a sealed radioactive substance is worked out using the formula— where— A means the activity of the radionuclide in the sealed radioactive substance, stated in gigabecquerels. AR means the activity ratio. RAV means the radionuclide activity value stated in schedule 2 , part 2 for the radionuclide in the sealed radioactive substance. For subsection (2) , the activity ratio of an aggregation of 2 or more sealed radioactive substances is the sum of the activity ratios of each of the sealed radioactive substances in the aggregation worked out under subsection (3) . (sec.7-ssec.1) For schedule 2 of the Act , definition security enhanced source , each of the following radiation sources is prescribed to be a security enhanced source— a sealed radioactive substance that has a security category of 1, 2 or 3; an aggregation of sealed radioactive substances that has a security category of 1, 2 or 3. (sec.7-ssec.2) For subsection (1) , the security category of a sealed radioactive substance, or of an aggregation of sealed radioactive substances, is the security category stated in schedule 2 , part 1 opposite the activity ratio of the substance or aggregation as worked out under subsection (3) or (4) . (sec.7-ssec.3) For subsection (2) , the activity ratio of a sealed radioactive substance is worked out using the formula— where— A means the activity of the radionuclide in the sealed radioactive substance, stated in gigabecquerels. AR means the activity ratio. RAV means the radionuclide activity value stated in schedule 2 , part 2 for the radionuclide in the sealed radioactive substance. (sec.7-ssec.4) For subsection (2) , the activity ratio of an aggregation of 2 or more sealed radioactive substances is the sum of the activity ratios of each of the sealed radioactive substances in the aggregation worked out under subsection (3) .
For section 18 (2) of the Act , the following periods are prescribed— for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person, other than a radiation apparatus used to carry out intra-oral dental diagnostic imaging or plain diagnostic imaging involving the irradiation of a person—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a radiation practice for a research project—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used during a person’s study or training at an educational institution—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a radiation practice, other than an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, mentioned in paragraph (a) , (b) , (c) or (e) —3 years; for an ionising radiation apparatus used to carry out diagnostic imaging involving the irradiation of a person, if the apparatus is the subject of a quality assurance program approved by the chief executive under subsection (3) —10 years; for a laser apparatus used to carry out a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—1 year. For section 18 (4) and (5) of the Act , the period prescribed is 5 years. The chief executive may, by notice published on the department’s website, approve a quality assurance program but only if the chief executive is satisfied the program implements 1 or more radiation safety standards. (sec.8-ssec.1) For section 18 (2) of the Act , the following periods are prescribed— for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure involving the irradiation of a person, other than a radiation apparatus used to carry out intra-oral dental diagnostic imaging or plain diagnostic imaging involving the irradiation of a person—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a radiation practice for a research project—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used during a person’s study or training at an educational institution—1 year; for an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, used to carry out a radiation practice, other than an ionising radiation apparatus, or a sealed source apparatus, mentioned in paragraph (a) , (b) , (c) or (e) —3 years; for an ionising radiation apparatus used to carry out diagnostic imaging involving the irradiation of a person, if the apparatus is the subject of a quality assurance program approved by the chief executive under subsection (3) —10 years; for a laser apparatus used to carry out a diagnostic, therapeutic or cosmetic procedure involving the irradiation of a person—1 year. (sec.8-ssec.2) For section 18 (4) and (5) of the Act , the period prescribed is 5 years. (sec.8-ssec.3) The chief executive may, by notice published on the department’s website, approve a quality assurance program but only if the chief executive is satisfied the program implements 1 or more radiation safety standards.
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