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Safety Code 35 and the O.H.S. Regulation

Stay compliant with Safety Code 35 and OHSR regulations for equipment installation, operation, and maintenance. Designated qualifications, supervision, and staff training are key to ensure safety. Medical Physicists and Radiation Safety Officers must schedule inspections and ensure dosimeters are worn. Submission of plans and radiation protection surveys are mandatory. Contact Alan Brose at WorkSafeBC for inquiries.

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Safety Code 35 and the O.H.S. Regulation

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  1. Safety Code 35and the O.H.S. Regulation Ian Salomon February 2009

  2. SC 35 and the OHSR OHSR Section 7.23 states: Equipment must be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Safety Code, as amended from time to time. effective new “must” statements SC 20A to stay on-line

  3. SC 35 and the OHSR Responsible User: Must have designated qualification 2 new responsibilities: to ensure supervision document rules and ensure effective staff training

  4. SC 35 and the OHSR Medical Physicist/Radiation Safety Officer: Must have designated qualification New responsibilities: to schedule periodic inspections ensure the dosimeters are worn Note: all responsibilities previously were “should”

  5. SC 35 and the OHSR Section B – Facility and Equipment Requirements: Section B1.3 requires submission of plans and shielding calculations for review by the appropriate responsible government agency. ???????????

  6. SC 35 and the OHSR Section B 5– Radiation Protection Surveys Done by an expert When? Frequency? Report must include all 14 listed topics.

  7. SC 35 and the OHSR For further questions, please contact: Alan Brose Ian Salomon WorkSafeBC 604 – 276 – 3100

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