Radiation monitoring
Personal monitoring devices
Under clause 17 of the Radiation Control Regulation 2003 (the Regulation) an employer must ensure that employees who are occupationally exposed to the use of ionising radiation for any one of the purposes listed under this clause, are issued with appropriate approved personal monitoring devices (PMDs) for detecting and measuring cumulative exposure to ionising radiation.
The clause also specifies that an occupationally exposed person has an obligation to wear the device while involved in the use of ionising radiation.
Clause 18 requires that an employer must ensure that a record of exposure is kept for each occupationally exposed person to whom a PMD is issued.
Personal radiation monitoring: Information for employers and employees has more information on radiation monitoring.
Approval of PMDs and providers
Under the requirements of Division 2 of the Regulation, only approved PMDs are to be used in NSW.
If you are a provider of PMDs, you can access more information on the criteria required for the approval of PMDs and their providers.
PMD providers
A list of approved PMD providers is available on this website.
Area monitoring devices
Under clause 19 of the Regulation, the Chief Executive of the Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) may direct an employer to ensure that specified premises are equipped with approved area monitoring devices to monitor the presence and level of radiation on the premises.
Maintenance of monitoring devices
Under clause 20 of the Regulation, employers must ensure that all monitoring devices issued or installed under Division 2 of the Regulation are checked, maintained and calibrated in accordance with Radiation Guideline 1: Monitoring Devices.
Page last updated: 05 May 2011
