X-ray radiation safety

• The responsibility for the safe use of x-ray equipment lies with each owner.
• The Radiation Safety Act 1975 and the Radiation Safety (General) Regulations 1983 apply to all irradiating apparatus (x-ray equipment) for both medical and industrial uses.

In Western Australia the Radiation Safety Act 1975 and the Radiation Safety (General) Regulations 1983 apply to all irradiating apparatus (x-ray equipment) for both medical and industrial uses.

The responsibility for the safe use of x-ray equipment lies with each owner under the guidance of the Radiological Council, an independent statutory authority appointed under the Act.

Registration and licensing

For all matters that deal with registration and licensing of x-ray equipment for medical and industrial uses contact the Radiological Council (external site).

Radiation risks associated with pregnancy

Learn about the radiation risks associated with pregnancy (PDF 440KB).

Diagnostic x-rays in medical applications

Read general information about the safety of diagnostic x-rays in medical applications (PDF 420KB).

More information 

Environmental Health Directorate – Radiation Health
Phone: 9388 4999
Fax: 9382 0701
Email: Radiation Health

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