Safety of laboratories-Code of practice-Part 4: Ionising radiations
(First revision)
This standard sets out the precautions needed to prevent unnecessary exposure of both workers using sources of ionising radiation in laboratories and persons outside the laboratory from being harmed by accidental or planned releases of radioactive materials or external beams of radiation. It also describes the important characteristics of ionising radiation-producing materials and apparatus, the nature of the hazards, laboratory design requirements and other essential radiation protection information. This standard applies to non-medical application only.
The requirements of this standard should be implemented in all laboratories in which:
a) radioactive materials are used or stored; and
b) irradiating apparatus is operated.
