1. Safety Code 35 and the O.H.S. Regulation
Ian Salomon
February 2009

2. SC 35 and the OHSR OHSR Section 7.23 states:
Equipment must be installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the Safety Code, as amended from time to time.
effective
new “must” statements
SC 20A to stay on-line

3. SC 35 and the OHSR Responsible User:
Must have designated qualification
2 new responsibilities:
to ensure supervision
document rules and ensure effective staff training

4. SC 35 and the OHSR Medical Physicist/Radiation Safety Officer:
Must have designated qualification
New responsibilities:
to schedule periodic inspections
ensure the dosimeters are worn
Note: all responsibilities previously were “should”

5. SC 35 and the OHSR Section B – Facility and Equipment Requirements:
Section B1.3 requires submission of plans and shielding calculations for review by the appropriate responsible government agency.
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6. SC 35 and the OHSR Section B 5– Radiation Protection Surveys
Done by an expert
When?
Frequency?
Report must include all 14 listed topics.

7. For further questions, please contact:
SC 35 and the OHSR
For further questions, please contact:
Alan Brose
Ian Salomon
WorkSafeBC
604 – 276 – 3100