The objective of this guideline is to provide X-Ray equipment licence holders on how and where to dispose of electronic equipment that has reached the end of life. The unit must be confirmed to be in a state where it will never be used for...
This guideline document determines basic requirements and recommendations for radiation protection and safety in dental radiography applications.
To provide guidance when applying to license to Use a Computed Tomography system where a Radiologist is available only by remote connection.
This guideline is intended to help healthcare professionals in the forensic field who are tasked with acquiring rays of deceased individuals to protect themselves from the dangers of ionizing radiation.
X-Ray equipment used in industrial radiography is subject to regulatory control in terms of Article 3(1) of the Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act 15 of 1973), as amended. The body responsible for administering this legislation is SAHPRA: Radiation Control. This code of practice has been...
The following recommendations serve as guidelines for shielding, monitoring, and positioning of operators during dual-energy X-Ray absorptiometry (DXA).
This document has been prepared to serve as a guideline in monitoring Radiation workers in a Theatre. It represents South African Health Products Regulatory Authority’s (SAHPRA’s) current thinking on the safety, quality and efficacy of medicines. It is not intended as an exclusive approach. SAHPRA...
This guideline stipulates the regulatory requirements for installations of fixed diagnostic X-ray units. Every medical diagnostic X-ray must meet the design safety specifications outlined in this document. The manufacturer / vendor must obtain a license to install from South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)...
This guideline is intended to serve as a resource for pediatric health care professionals and to improve understanding of pediatric CT radiation and its potential risk in the development of cancer. The report also includes suggestions for an informed discussion of this issue between those...
This Code of Practice sets out requirements and recommendations for radiation safety associated with the use of medical diagnostic x-ray equipment. The Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act 15 of 1973) and Regulations (No R1332 of 3 August 1973).