This is a guideline for individuals exposed to ionizing radiation because of their occupation in the medical and veterinary industry who makes use of diagnostic X-Ray equipment....
The South African Health Products Authority (SAHPRA) is the regulatory authority of South Africa responsible for the regulation of health products intended for human and animal use; amongst others, radiation emitting devices and radioactive nuclides.
The legislative mandates of SAHPRA are derived from the Constitution; the...
The South African Health Products Authority (SAHPRA) is the regulatory authority of South Africa responsible for the regulation of health products intended for human and animal use; amongst others, radiation emitting devices and radioactive nuclides.
This guideline sets out requirements with respect to quality control tests...
This guideline provides details of all the procedures needed to be followed in order to perform the necessary tests for film processing and intensifying screens.
To guide the relevant professionals involved in the decision to subject patients to medical X-Rays to make informed and correct requests for such examinations, thereby protecting the patients, staff and public from unnecessary exposure to ionising radiation....
This guideline sets out requirements and recommendations for monitoring of radiation workers and reporting of radiation occurrences by holders of license issued in terms the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act 15 of 1973) and Regulations (No R1332 of 3 August 1973)....
The guideline outlines the requirements for the use of grids to enhance contrast and improves the quality of medical X-Ray images....
This guideline provides a practical framework for the use, maintenance and inspection of radiation protective aprons, gonad shields, thyroid shields and protective gloves....
The objective of this guideline is to provide a simple and standardize method to determine patient dose by implementing the entrance surface exposure....
Radioactive waste generated through the use of radioactive substances in industry, research and medicine (non-nuclear applications) is subject to regulatory control in terms of the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act 15 of 1973)....