Non-Ionising Radiation Regulations, No. 126 of 2020 Country/Territory Namibia Document type Regulation Date 2020 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Energy conservation/energy production Protection of environment Public health Radiation Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract These Regulations are made in accordance with Section 43(1) of the Atomica Energy and Radiation Protection Act 5 of 2005. They apply to non-ionising radiation sources like telecommunications and broadcasting installations, certain medical applications, ultraviolet sun lamps and high power lasers. The purpose of the Regulations includes; (a) to protect members of the public and workers from adverse health effects arising from exposure to non-ionising radiation in the living or working environment; and (b) to set non-ionising radiation exposure limits for members of the public and workers in order to protect them from the known adverse health effects of non-ionising radiation. The Regulations protect for the registration of non-ionising radiation sources, including items like licences, permits and permissions, among others. The Regulations also provide for non-ionising radiation exposure limits, public exposure protection, occupational exposure protection, etc. Full text English Website www.lac.org.na References - Legislation Implements Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Act, 2005 (No. 5 of 2005). Legislation | Namibia | 2005 Keyword: Radiation, Institution, Pollution control, Energy conservation/energy production Source: FAO, FAOLEX