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Significant and unintended exposures: guidance for ...
www.cqc.org.ukThe Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018 are designed to protect people while undergoing examinations and treatment using ionising radiation. When there is an accidental or unintended exposure to ionising radiation, and the
Health and safety in the laboratory - Open University
learn5.open.ac.uk5 Radiation 19 5.1 Non-ionising electromagnetic radiation 19 5.2 Ionising radiation 20 6 Putting it into practice: working safely in the laboratory 21 References and further information 22 Acknowledgments 22 Appendix 1: Risk and safety phrases …
web blue book - chapter 37 FORMATTED 2 - NHS …
www.nhsemployers.orgIonising radiation Introduction Radiation from radioactive decay causes the material it passes through to become ionised, hence the term ‘ionising radiation’.
Selection Criteria for Dental Radiography
cgdent.uk*the 2018 update includes changes as a result of the ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 and the ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. x Selection Criteria for Dental radiography Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK)
Working safely with ionising radiation
www.hse.gov.ukHealth and Safety Executive Working safely with ionising radiation: Guidelines for expectant and breastfeeding mothers Page 4 of 6 If you are involved in nursing brachytherapy patients, or with patients who have been injected with radioactive materials, you must use the bed shields provided to protect you, and not stay with the patient longer than is necessary.
Working safely with ionising radiation
www.hse.gov.ukHealth and Safety Executive Page 1 of 6 Working safely with ionising radiation Guidelines for expectant or breastfeeding mothers This is a web-friendly
Borderlines with medical devices and other products in ...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk• ionising radiation protective clothing: if intended for the protection of healthcare professionals will be PPE but if intended for patient protection would usually be medical devices: radiation shields placed in the environment are neither considered to be PPE nor medical devices
Free Accidental Death Cover
app.pelorous.comexposure to severe weather. Accidental Death - if during the period of cover ... Doctor - a qualified UK-registered medical practitioner registered with the General Medical Council, practising in the UK. ... • ionising radiation or contamination by biological or
A Guide to IR(ME)R for Referrers
www.northdevonhealth.nhs.ukThe Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017 (IR(ME)R) lay down basic measures for the protection of patients from unnecessary or excessive exposure to medical X-rays. They also have specific guidance for Employers, Practitioners, Operators and Referrers in their responsibilities as Duty Holders.
PHYSICS SYLLABUS - Curriculum
www.curriculumonline.iesources of ionising radiation is essential. It is important that teachers follow guidelines issued by the Department of Education and Science. It is recommended that the practical work listed in the syllabus be supplemented by teacher demonstrations, further student practical work, and student investigations, as appropriate. Where possible,
Protection of Pregnant Patients during Diagnostic Medical ...
www.who.intRCE-9 Protection of Pregnant Patients during Diagnostic Medical Exposures to Ionising Radiation Advice from the Health Protection Agency, The Royal College of Radiologists and the
2017 No. 1075 HEALTH AND SAFETY - Legislation.gov.uk
www.legislation.gov.uk5 “dose” means, in relation to ionising radiation, any dose quantity or sum of dose quantities mentioned in Schedule 3; “dose assessment” means the dose assessment made and recorded by an approved dosimetry
RADIATION SAFETY - IIT Bombay
www.iitb.ac.inIntroduction •Radioactive isotopes occur naturally or can be generated artificially. • They emit ionising radiation in the form of electromagnetic waves or energetic particles. • Exposure to ionising radiation above permissible limits can
Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations ...
www.rcr.ac.ukExposures within health screening programmes are carried out on asymptomatic individuals who are part of an apparently healthy target group or population who are deemed to be at increased risk from a specific condition or disease (for example the national breast screening programme). Non-medical imaging exposures using medical