Licences to Deal With Radiation Apparatus - Tasmania

Description

You will need this licence if you intend to use a radiation apparatus. A radiation apparatus produces radiation when energised or is, if assembled or repaired, capable of producing radiation when energised. Examples of radiation apparatus include:

  • x-ray machines
  • lasers
  • radio frequency heaters.

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence, you must:

  • satisfy the agency that you can use radiation apparatus equipment, and that you understand and will comply with the relevant legislation
  • supply the names of all users of a licensed apparatus.

Duration

12 months

Fees

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Task Type Business Structure Description
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Act(s) name

Radiation Protection Act 2005 Tasmania

Regulation(s) name

Radiation Protection Regulations 2016 Tasmania

Approval time

Radiation Protection Act 2005. Statutory time frame to decide an application. The Director of Public Health is taken to have decided to refuse to grant an application under Division 1, 2 or 3 of this Part if he or she has failed to dermine the application - (a) within 90 days after its receipt. However, administrative processes mean applications are usually determined within 2-4 week period. Some applications are complex and require follow up and further information.

Administering agency

Department of Health

Public Health Services

Radiation Protection Unit

Contact details

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