AS 2243.4:1998
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Safety in laboratories – Ionizing radiations
Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
AS | 1998-07-05 | 81 |
Provides safety requirements for laboratories and precautions needed to prevent the exposure of workers and members of the public to excessive levels of radiation where sources of ionizing radiation are used.
Scope
This Standard sets out the precautions needed to prevent unnecessary
exposure of persons using sources of ionizing radiation in laboratories and other persons
who could be harmed by accidental or planned releases of radioactive substances or
external beams of radiation. It also describes the important characteristics of ionizing
radiation-producing substances and apparatus, the nature of the hazards, laboratory design
requirements, and other essential radiation protection information.
It is recommended that the requirements of this Standard be implemented in all
laboratories in which-
(a) radioactive substances are used or stored; or
(b) irradiating apparatus is operated.
As a guide to good practice, persons operating with radioactive substances in less than
licensable quantities are invited to follow the principles contained in this Standard.
NOTE: The exposure of members of the public is considered in Appendix A.