Requirements for the safe use of baggage x-ray inspection systems : safety code 29 / [by H.P. Maharaj]. : H46-3/2-1993E-PDF

Outlines specific responsibilities for system owners, operators, maintenance and radiation safety personnel. Provides requirements and guidance necessary to ensure that the radiation risks associated with baggage x-ray systems remain negligibly low. Safety Code 29 supersedes "Safety Code 21, Recommended Safety Procedures for the Selection, Installation and Use of Baggage Inspection X-ray Equipment" and is in accordance with the 1990 International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) objectives. (78-EHD-20)

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Department/Agency Canada. Health and Welfare Canada. Environmental Health Directorate.
Title Requirements for the safe use of baggage x-ray inspection systems : safety code 29 / [by H.P. Maharaj].
Publication type Monograph
Language [English]
Other language editions [French]
Format Electronic
Electronic document
Other formats Paper-[English]
Note(s) "...provides requirements and guidance necessary to ensure that the radiation risks associated with baggage x-ray systems remain negligibly low...is prepared under authority of Treasury Board Standards, is referenced in Canada Labour Code Part II, and is directed to personnel in facilities under federal jurisdiction."--Foreword. Safety Code 29 supersedes Safety Code 21, Recommended safety procedures for the selection, installation and use of baggage inspection x-ray equipment (78-EHD-20).
"Safety code 29 supersedes Safety code 21. Recommended safety procedures for the selection, installation and use of baggage inspection x-ray equipment (78-EDH-20)"--p.2 of 22. The catalogue number (H46-3/2-1993E) and ISBN (0-660-15114-6) for the print edition have been incorrectly copied in this electronic publication.
Publishing information Health and Welfare Canada. c1993.
Description 22p.references
Catalogue number
  • H46-3/2-1993E-PDF
Subject terms Safety measures
Radiation
Airlines
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