International
Tables for
Crystallography
Volume C
Mathematical, physical and chemical tables
Edited by E. Prince

International Tables for Crystallography (2006). Vol. C. ch. 10.1, pp. 960-961

Section 10.1.3.3. The worker

D. C. Creagha and S. Martinez-Carrerab

a Division of Health, Design, and Science, University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia, and bSan Ernesto, 6-Esc. 3, 28002 Madrid, Spain

10.1.3.3. The worker

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In English common law, the employer is responsible for the actions of his employees but this does not absolve personnel from a duty of care to their fellows. Ultimately, the responsibility for radiation protection lies with the worker concerned. He (or she) should:

  • (i) ensure that he has an appropriate radiation dosimetry device and wears it;

  • (ii) inform the RSO whenever he is to work with radioactive materials or irradiating devices;

  • (iii) report to the RSO all known or suspected unsafe situations;

  • (iv) be aware of the directionality of scattered beams, particularly in the case of X-rays scattered from extended single crystals;

  • (v) be familiar with the relevant codes of practice as laid down in legislation and local instructions.








































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