X‑Ray Safety
X-Ray Safety Program
The X-Ray Safety Program is intended to assist the university community in the safe use of x-ray emitting devices. The policies and procedures in the program help provide guidance in the effective control of x-ray hazards, assist in compliance with all applicable regulations and codes, and keep radiation exposures as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).Â
All persons who possess or use x-ray emitting devices on HÂþ»â€™s campuses must comply with the policies and procedures in the HÂþ» University X-Ray Safety Program.Â
All x-ray emitting devices on HÂþ» campuses must be purchased, permitted, transferred, and disposed of appropriately under the approval and guidance of the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). The purchase of all x-ray emitting devices must adhere to the Health Canada Radiation Emitting Devices Act and Regulations.
To learn more about how to register an x-ray device and apply for an x-ray permit, please log in to our .
Resources
Acts and Regulations
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Health Canada Resources
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