ARPANSA - Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

This Radiation Protection Standard limits the occupational exposure to ultraviolet radiation for artificial sources in the workplace, considered to be a controlled environment and provides guidance on minimising a person's exposure to uncontrollable sources of UVR, such as the sun.

Download the Standard

Radiation Protection Standard for Occupational Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation (2006) (PDF 247k)

Printed Copies

Printed copies of RPS No. 12 are available for purchase directly from ARPANSA at a cost of AUD$12.10 per copy (incl. GST and postage). Use the Radiation Protection Series Order Form (PDF 57kb) for ordering information and to place an order.

Public Consultation Documents

Public Consultation Draft Radiation Protection Standard for Occupational Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation (PDF 231k) - (June 2003)

Public Consultation Draft Regulatory Impact Statement for Radiation Protection Standard for Occupational Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation (PDF 234k) - (June 2003)

2nd Round Public Consultation Draft Radiation Protection Standard for Occupational Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation - (PDF 415k) - (August 2005)

Final Regulatory Impact Statement for Radiation Protection Standard for Occupational Exposure to Ultraviolet Radiation (PDF 152k) - (November 2006)

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