Circular No. 23/2016/TT-BYT stipulates permissible exposure levels for ultraviolet radiation at workplaces to ensure occupational safety and health, and workers' health. The document applies to production and business establishments using sources of ultraviolet radiation.
Scope of application
Production and business establishments using sources of ultraviolet radiation; healthcare organizations and state management bodies for occupational safety
Key points
- Workers must be protected from ultraviolet radiation exceeding permissible exposure limits according to QCVN 23/2016/BYT (Article 1).
- Establishments using sources of ultraviolet radiation must conduct risk assessment and manage risks related to ultraviolet radiation at workplaces (Article 1).
- Workers may be exposed to ultraviolet radiation not exceeding the permissible limit set by the Ministry of Health (Article 1).
- Establishments must monitor the environment and worker health related to ultraviolet radiation (Article 1).
- The Ministry of Health is responsible for guiding and inspecting the implementation of national technical regulations on ultraviolet radiation at workplaces (Article 3).
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Reduce the risk of diseases related to exposure to ultraviolet radiation for workers.
- Increase management and environmental monitoring costs at workplaces using sources of ultraviolet radiation.
- Enterprises must invest in protection and monitoring systems for ultraviolet radiation.
❓ Frequently asked questions
To what extent can workers be exposed to ultraviolet radiation?
Workers shall not be exposed to ultraviolet radiation exceeding the permissible limit set by the Ministry of Health.
What actions must establishments using sources of ultraviolet radiation undertake?
Conduct risk assessment and manage risks related to ultraviolet radiation at workplaces, monitor the environment and worker health related to ultraviolet radiation.
What responsibilities does the Ministry of Health have?
Guide and inspect the implementation of national technical regulations on ultraviolet radiation at workplaces.
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CIRCULAR
REGULATIONS ON NATIONAL TECHNICAL REGULATION STANDARDS FOR ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION - PERMISSIBLE LEVEL OF ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION AT WORKPLACES
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At the proposal of the Director of the Department of Environmental Health ManagementofThe Minister of Health issues this Circular to promulgate the National Technical Regulations on Illumination - Permitted Illumination Levels in Workplaces.
The Minister of Health issues this Circular to establish national technical regulations on ultraviolet radiation.
Article 1. National Technical Regulations on Ultraviolet Radiation
Issued together with this Circular is QCVN 23/2016/BYT - National Technical Regulation on Ultraviolet Radiation - Permissible Level of Ultraviolet Radiation at Workplaces.
Article 2. Effective Date
This Circular takes effect from December 1, 2016.
Article 3. Responsibility for Implementation
The Director of the Health Environment Management Department, Heads of Departments, Directors of Bureaus, General Directors of General Bureaus under the Ministry of Health, Heads of agencies and units directly under the Ministry, Provincial Health Service Directors of provinces and centrally governed cities, and Heads of health services of ministries and sectors are responsible for implementing this Circular./.
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