scope:

This Standard sets out requirements for the protection of people, non-human biota and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation used in, or as a result of any use within, or in connection with a laboratory.

This Standard also sets out the important characteristics of ionizing radiation-producing materials and apparatus, the nature of the hazards, laboratory design requirements, and other essential radiation protection information.

This Standard applies to the protection against ionizing radiation only, and does not specifically address the control of non-radiological aspects of health, safety and the environment, which are addressed in the relevant Parts of the AS/NZS 2243 series, even though these aspects also need to be considered. NOTE: The protection from harmful effects of non-ionizing radiation is covered in AS/NZS 2243.5.

This Standard does not apply to exposures incurred during the course of medical or dental diagnosis or treatment and exposure to volunteers as part of a program of biomedical research.

NOTE: See Appendix G, Paragraph G3, [4] and [6].

Where requirements given in this Standard differ from requirements under jurisdictional legislation, the legislation takes precedence.

NOTE: For certain facilities, operations and activities (for example, nuclear installations, transport of radioactive material and radioactive waste management) other requirements apply.