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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