BDA warns over new radiation regs
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- Published: Tuesday, 02 January 2018 08:06
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The BDA has advised dentists in England, Scotland and Wales, that new regulations will come into force on 1 January 2018, which will mean dentists using x-ray generators must register with the Health and Safety Executive. General dental practitioners use x-ray generators, so they will be required to apply in the "register” category (Level 2).
The BDA says: “IRR17 will replace IRR99 and we can advise that most of the regulations remain unchanged. However, IRR17 introduces a three-point risk-based system of regulatory control – "notification" (for low level risk activities), "registration" (for the operation of radiation generators) and "consent" (for the highest risks). The regulations in Northern Ireland are currently under consultation and we will update members on this, when any changes are announced.
The BDA have been advised that GDPs will need to register with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) during January 2018 and apply before 5 February 2018. They understand there will be an administration charge of £25 to register. GDPs will need to apply even if you have previously notified HSE that you work with ionising radiation.
They have been assured that the online registration system will be a series of yes/no questions, and we understand this will be similar to the existing process. They have also been told to expect more detailed guidance notes for medicine and dentistry in May 2018.
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