Transcript Safety Code 35 and the O.H.S.Regulation

Safety Code 35
and the O.H.S. Regulation
Ian Salomon
February 2009
Worker & Employer Services Division
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.
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effective
new “must” statements
SC 20A to stay on-line
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SC 35 and the OHSR
Responsible User:
Must have designated
qualification
2 new responsibilities:
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to ensure supervision
document rules and
ensure effective staff
training
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SC 35 and the OHSR
Medical Physicist/Radiation Safety Officer:
Must have designated qualification
New responsibilities:
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to schedule periodic inspections
ensure the dosimeters are worn
Note: all responsibilities previously were “should”
Worker & Employer Services Division
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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SC 35 and the OHSR
Section B 5– Radiation Protection Surveys
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Done by an expert
When?
Frequency?
Report must include all 14 listed topics.
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SC 35 and the OHSR
For further questions, please contact:
Alan Brose
Ian Salomon
WorkSafeBC
604 – 276 – 3100
Worker & Employer Services Division