Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00956:reg:77
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C00956
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 77
Character Range: 97519–98454

77  Effective dose limits for ionizing radiation

Limit for occupational exposure of persons who are at least 18
 (1) The limit on effective dose for occupational exposure of a person who is at least 18 is 20 mSv annually, averaged over 5 consecutive years.
 (2) However, the effective dose for a person who is at least 18 subject to occupational exposure must not, in a year, be greater than 50 mSv.

Limit for occupational exposure of persons who are 16 or 17
 (2A) The limit on effective dose for occupational exposure of a person who is 16 or 17 is 6 mSv annually.

Limit for public exposure
 (3) The limit on effective dose for public exposure is 1 mSv annually.
 (4) The limit on effective dose for an unborn child is to be consistent with the effective dose limit for public exposure.
Note: See also the Planned Exposure Code for the obligation to consider additional controls in relation to female employees who are pregnant.