Ionizing Radiation Protection Act Article 14

Age Limits, Pregnancy and Accident TrainingParagraph 14.1Persons engaged or participating in practice shall be at least eighteen (18) years of age. However, when required for teaching or occupational training purposes, and in compliance with special provisions, one can allow the participation in practice of those over sixteen (16) and under eighteen (18) years of age.Paragraph 14.2No one may order anyone under sixteen (16) years of age to be engaged or participate in practice.Paragraph 14.3The employer, upon being informed of a female worker's pregnancy, shall immediately review her working conditions to ensure that the exposure received by her embryo or fetus during her pregnancy shall not exceed the limits specified in the provisions of the Safety Standards for Protection against Ionizing Radiation. When there is concern about possible overexposure, the employer shall improve her working conditions or adjust her work duties.Paragraph 14.4For radiation workers on active duty, the employer shall, on a regular basis, conduct necessary education and training for protection against and prevention of radiation accidents, and keep relevant records on file. Paragraph 14.5The education and training mentioned in Paragraph 14.4 is obligatory for radiation workers.Paragraph 14.6The definition of special provisions in the proviso of Paragraph 14.1 and the provisions governing education and training and record keeping in Paragraph 14.4 shall be laid down by the Competent Authority in consultation with relevant agencies.