Ionizing Radiation Protection Act Article 31

Training of Handling and Operating PersonnelParagraph 31.1The personnel to handle radioactive material or operate equipment capable of producing ionizing radiation shall receive training specified by the Competent Authority, and obtain radiation safety certificates or licenses.However, (1)persons with radiation related certificates accredited by the Competent Authority, or(2)persons being trained under supervision of qualified personnel for instructional purposes are not bound by this requirement.Paragraph 31.2Training may be used in lieu of certificates or licenses in Paragraph 31.1 when handling (1)radioactive material below a specific activity level or(2)equipment capable of producing ionizing radiation below a specific energy level.The specific level of activity or energy shall be laid down by the Competent Authority.Paragraph 31.3(1)Qualifications and training of the personnel, and(2)the issuance, period of validity, renewal, replacement, termination of certificates or licenses in Paragraph 31.1, as well as (3)the criteria whereby training may be substituted for certificates or licenses in Paragraph 31.2, and (4)other regulations to abide by shall be laid down by the Competent Authority in consultation with relevant agencies.