RADIATION SAFETY BELIZE Status of National Safety Regulatory
RADIATION SAFETY BELIZE
Status of National Safety Regulatory Framework Draft Radiation Safety Regulations - Currently under review by a technical team, involving the Deputy Solicitor General of the Legislative Drafting Department - Timeline for completion to be decided by Technical Team
Compatibility with IAEA Safety Requirements SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ADDRESSE D IN DRAFT GSR 1 - Governmental, Legal and Regulatory Framework for Safety - National Policy and Strategy for safety - Establishment of a Regulatory Body - Compliance with regulations and responsibility for safety
Compatibility with IAEA Safety Requirements SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ADDRESSE D IN DRAFT GSR 3 - Radiation Protection and Safety of Radiation Sources: International Basic Safety Standards - Notification and Authorization - Dose Limits - Monitoring and Reporting - Unintended and accidental medical exposures
Compatibility with IAEA Safety Requirements SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ADDRESSE D IN DRAFT GSR 5 - Predisposal Management of Radioactive Waste - Responsibilities of operators - Storage of Radioactive Waste - Decommissioning of Facilities
Compatibility with IAEA Safety Requirements SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ADDRESSE D IN DRAFT OVERVIEW & COMPATIBILITY - Current draft addresses several of the Safety Requirements - Still room for improvement concerning other Safety Requirements
Radiation Sources: Facilities And Activities Hospitals– All Public and Private Hospitals Imaging Facilities Oil Company –Belize Natural Energy
Registers/Inventory of Practices, Sources And Radioactive Waste At present there is no registeror inventory of practices, sources and radioactive waste.
Needs and Expectations 1. Revision of: Draft Radiation Safety Regulations to ensure compatibility with safety requirements
Needs and Expectations 2. Assistance in identifying the needs and priority areas for Belize 3. Assistance in developing a work plan for the establishment for radiation safety infrastructure in Belize
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