| Title |
The regulatory requirements for medical exposure to ionising radiation: |
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| SubTitle |
An employer's overview. |
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| Author |
HSE |
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| Series Code |
HSG |
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| Series Number |
223 |
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| Publisher |
HSE Books |
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| Date of Publication |
2001 |
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| Length |
16 pages |
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| ISBN |
0717621340 |
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| Price Exc. VAT |
£6.50 |
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| VAT Rate |
0% |
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| Product Type |
Hard Copy |
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| Format |
Paper |
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| Notes |
health and safety guidance. (HSG223)(HSG 223)(HS G 223) |
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| Abstract |
This guidance is aimed at senior managers, including Directors and clinicians, within the medical sector. This includes Chief Executives of hospitals and other medical users of ionising radiation, such as chiropractors and dentists. It gives an overview of their responsibilities under ionising radiation protection regulations to manage the use of radiation in the workplace. Contents: Who is this guidance aimed at; What is the purpose of the guidance; Which employers are covered; Why do I need to read it; What does managing the risk mean; What role does clinical governance play in this; What are my responsiblities under the Regulations; What does this involve; Where can I obtain further advice; Appendix 1: Key medical aspects of IRR99 and IR(ME)R2000; Appendix 2: Other useful information and guidance. |
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| Keywords |
General guidance; Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999; IRR99; Ionising (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000; IR(ME)R2000; Health and Safety Risk management; Radioactive medicinal products; Medical exposures; Health care; Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999; MHSWR. |
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