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Ionising Radiations Act.

Country/Territory
Zambia
Document type
Legislation
Date
1975 (1997)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Laws of Zambia, Revised edition 1995, Chapter 311.
Long title
An Act to establish the law relating to the protection of public and workers from dangers arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing ionising radiation; and to provide for all matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing.
Subject
Air & atmosphere
Keyword
Radiation Institution Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries
Abstract

This Act impose duties on employers to protect employees and other persons against ionising radiation arising from work with radioactive substances and other sources of ionising radiation. A Radiation Protection Board is established under section 5 and a Radioisotope Advisory Committee under section 13. Part V of this Act provides for a system of licences to use radioactive material, i.e. all material emitting ionising radiation of sufficient intensity as to entail a significant risk of disability or disease as result of exposure. (26 sections divided into 7 parts)

Full text
English
Website
www.hurid.org.zm

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Ionising Radiations Regulations.

Legislation | Zambia | 1992 (1997)

Keyword: Radiation, Authorization/permit, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Ionising Radiation Protection Act, 2005 (No. 16 of 2005).

Legislation | Zambia | 2005

Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production, Hazardous waste

Source: FAO, FAOLEX