Hong Kong Regulations

RADIATION (CONTROL OF IRRADIATING APPARATUS) REGULATIONS - REGULATION 13

Medical examination and inquiry in cases of suspected over-exposure to radiation

(1) If the Board, as a result of information received or otherwise, has reason
to believe that any person employed in radiation work is suffering from
over-exposure to radiation the Board shall, in the manner prescribed in
regulation 9, require that such person be medically examined by the panel; and
if after such examination the Board is satisfied that such person is suffering
from the effects of over-exposure to radiation to an extent requiring medical
treatment, the Board shall, in addition to any action which the Board may
consider appropriate under regulation 9, issue free of charge to such person a
certificate certifying as to his condition.

(2) Without prejudice to anything contained in subregulation (1), if the Board
has reason to believe that any person employed in radiation  work is suffering
from the effects of, or appears to have been subjected to, over-exposure to
radiation, the Board may appoint one or more representatives to investigate
the working conditions or the working habits of such person, together with any
equipment used by him, and to make report thereon to the Board.

(3) If any person wilfully obstructs or, by knowingly giving false
information, endeavours to mislead any representative of the Board appointed
under subregulation (2) in the carrying out of any investigation under this
regulation, he shall be guilty of an offence and be liable on conviction to a
fine of $3000. (L.N. 97 of 1970; L.N. 225 of 1990)