In Canada the use of X-Ray equipment in medical and dental facilities falls under Health Canada guidelines with provincial regulation and administration. In Ontario this jurisdiction is the responsibility of the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care (MOH-LTC). What this means specifically for owners and operators of X-Ray facilities in Ontario is that approval of plans must be obtained for all new equipment installations and / or renovations plus facilities must be kept up to date with the most recent Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (HARP) legislation. The following guidelines can help in navigating this legislation ;
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- General Information For Owners and Operators Of X-Ray Facilities
- Health Canada Safety Code 20A
- Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act : X-Ray Safety Code
- Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act
- Dental X-Ray Facilities Approval Of Plan For Radiation Shielding
- Medical X-Ray Facilities Approval Of Plan For Radiation Shielding
- MOH-LTC Form 2 : X-Ray Equipment Registration
- MOH-LTC Form 2 : Application for Approval of X-ray Installation
- MOH-LTC Form 3 : X-Ray Equipment and Shielding Specifications