RADIATION PROTECTION IN CANADA. II. THE ROLE OF THE RADIATION PROTECTION DIVISION IN SAFEGUARDING THE HEALTH OF RADIATION WORKERS.
The current status of radiation protection in Canada is discussed in the second of a three-part series and particular emphasis is placed on the role of the Radiation Protection Division of the Department of National Health and Welfare. Administrative and operational control procedures have been developed, involving prior approval of health safeguards in the radioisotope user's facilities and techniques, and systematic monitoring and inspection. Where necessary, a medical follow-up of accidents and excessive radiation exposures is carried out. In 1963 more than 1600 radioisotope licences were issued. Filmmonitoring service was provided to about 15,500 isotope and x-ray workers. Semiautomatic handling procedures have been developed to meet the increasing demand for film-monitoring services.Monitoring and inspection services have been provided for x-ray workers, and a committee has been formed to develop administrative procedures for health and safety control in x-ray work. Committees have also been set up to review the health and safety aspects of the operation of nuclear reactors and particle accelerators.
D002170:Canada; D006262:Health; D006801:Humans; D007878:Legislation as Topic; D009688:Nuclear Reactors; D009787:Occupational Medicine; D010315:Particle Accelerators; D011834:Radiation Monitoring; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011859:Radiography; D012106:Research; D014965:X-Rays
CANADA; INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE; LEGISLATION; RADIATION MONITORING; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADIOGRAPHY