Radiation Safety Act 1975 Jurisdiction Australia - Western Australia Year 1975 Published in English Source In: Australian Industrial Safety, Health and Welfare, CCH Australia Ltd., CNR Talavera & Khartoum Roads, Box 230, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia, Vol.3, 19p. (pages numbered 79,471 - 79,553). Serial number CCH Australia 84-360 Descriptors [Primary] Australia, Western Australia, electronic equipment, radiation equipment and processes, radioactive sources, radioactive substances [Secondary] inspection, law, permits-to-work Subject category Physical hazards Abstract This Act (assented to on 18 Sep. 1975, effective 7 May 1976, amendments to 1990) regulates the keeping and use of radioactive substances, irradiating apparatus and electronic products that emit electromagnetic radiation or sonic waves. It covers: establishments and functions of the Radiological Council; licensing and registration of users, manufacturers etc. of radioactive substances and equipment covered by the Act; issuing of disposal permits; power of entry and inspection by authorised officers; inspection procedures; scope of regulations to be issued under the Act. CIS No. 92-1435 Database ID 58850