Radiation Control Act 1990 Jurisdiction Australia - New South Wales Year 1990 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.2, 14p. (pages numbered 59,501 - 59,562). Serial number CCH Australia - 64-750 Descriptors [Primary] Australia, New South Wales, ionizing radiation, radiation protection, radioactive sources, radioactive substances [Secondary] inspection, law, responsibilities of employers Subject category Physical hazards Abstract This Act received assent on 7 June 1992, and commenced in part between 7 November 1990 and 1 September 1993. Amendments to 18 May 1992 are included. The Radioactive Substances Act 1957 (see CIS 93-1766) is repealed. Contents: definitions; restrictions on use, sale, etc. of radioactive substances and certain radiation apparatus; responsibilities of owners of sealed radioactive sources and certain radiation apparatus; responsibilities of occupiers of premises where unsealed radioactive sources are present; accreditation of radiation experts; licensing of users, vendors, etc. of radioactive substances and ionizing radiation apparatus; inspection and enforcement; decontamination of premises; penalties; administration (establishment and role of a Radiation Advisory Council); exemptions; issuing of regulations. CIS No. 94-437 Database ID 62032