Resolution No 558 of 2016 of Georgian Government on Radiation Safety Standards in Industry, Science and Education

The Resolution regulates radiation safety standards in industry, science and education. It consists of 11 articles: Purpose and scope of application (1); Definition of terms (2); General requirements (3); Functions of Nuclear and Radiation Safety Agency of Georgia (4); Obligations of the entities/persons regarding use of sources of ionizing radiation and equipment containing thereof used in industry, science and education (5); Qualifications of the entities/persons using sources of ionizing radiation and equipment containing thereof used in industry, science and education (6); Radiation monitoring in industry, science and education (7); Transporting radioactive substances used in industry, science and education (8); Storage and physical protection of sources of ionizing radiation in industry, science and education (9); Preparedness and action plan in case of radiation accidents and/or incidents (10); and Transitional provisions (11). The purpose of the Resolution is to protect humans and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation.