MGN451
Risk of Exposure to Radiation
| Notice to all ship and fishing vessel owners, operators and managers, other employers of seafarers; masters, officers, ratings of merchant ships; skippers and crew of fishing vessels. |
This notice should be read in conjunction with The Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen, Chapter 27, Hazardous Substances, and MGN 197 (M+F)
| This Marine Guidance note provides guidance on the risks of exposure to radiation. Exposure to radiation can take many forms and can cause varying degrees of harm. Employers are required to take account of the risks to workers of exposure to radiation when carrying out health and safety risk assessments. |
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