Government Decree No. 106 / 2010 Coll.
Government Regulation amending Government Regulation No. 1 / 2008 Coll., on Health Protection against Non-Ionising Radiation
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Effective from 01.05.2010
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GOVERNMENT REGULATION
of 29 March 2010
amending Government Regulation No. 1 / 2008 Coll., on the protection of health against non-ionising radiation
The Government mandates pursuant to Section 108 (3) of Act No. 258 / 2000 Coll., on the Protection of Public Health and on the Amendment of Certain Related Laws, Section 21 (a) of Act No. 309 / 2006 Coll., which regulates other requirements of safety and health at work in employment relations and on health and safety in activity or provision of services outside employment relations (Act on other conditions of safety and health at work) and for the implementation of Act No. 262 / 2006 Coll., Labour Code, as amended:
Government Regulation No. 1 / 2008 Coll., on the protection of health against non-ionising radiation, is amended as follows:
1. footnote 1 shall read:
"(1) Directive 2004 / 40 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29 April 2004 on minimum health and safety requirements against exposure of workers to risks related to physical agents (electromagnetic fields). Directive 2006 / 25 / EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2006 on minimum health and safety requirements against exposure to workers by physical agents (optical radiation from artificial sources) (19th individual Directive within the meaning of Article 16 (1) of Directive 89 / 391 / EEC). ';
2. in Paragraph 1 (1) (b), the words "in the frequency range from 0 Hz to 3 · 1011 Hz" shall be inserted after the word "radiation."
3. In Article 1 (1) (c), "3 × 1011 Hz 'is replaced by" 1.7 × 1015 Hz';
4. In Article 2 (1) (c), the words "radiation in the frequency range from 0 Hz to 3 · 1011 Hz 'are inserted after the words" parameters'.
5. in Article 3 (1) (b), the words "or the density of the radiant energy falling," shall be deleted;
6. In Section 6 of the Introductory Part of the Provisions, the words "in the frequency range from 0 Hz to 3 · 1011 Hz 'are inserted after the word" radiation'.
7. Part Four, including the title and footnotes Nos 3 to 5, reads:
EMPLOYERS 'HEALTH PROTECTION BEFORE THE INDISTINCT EFFECT OF OPTIC LIGHT
(K § 35 and 36 of Act No. 258 / 2000 Coll.)
(1) Optical radiation means, for the purposes of this Regulation, radiation from artificial sources in the frequency range from 3 · 1011 Hz to 1,7 · 1015 Hz corresponding to wavelength from 100 nm to 1 mm, the spectrum of which is divided into:
(a) ultraviolet radiation in the wavelength range from 100 nm to 400 nm which is further divided into:
1. UVA ultraviolet radiation corresponding to wavelength from 315 nm to 400 nm;
2. ultraviolet UVB radiation corresponding to wavelength from 280 nm to 315 nm; and
3. ultraviolet UVC radiation corresponding to wavelength from 100 nm to 280 nm;
(b) visible radiation in the wavelength range from 380 nm to 780 nm;
(c) infrared radiation in the wavelength range from 780 nm to 1 mm.
(2) According to the emission process, optical radiation is distinguished into coherent and uncoherent. Coherent radiation arises from stimulated emissions where its phase and frequency are clearly defined; radiation emitted by laser is radiation coherent. Non-coherent radiation causes spontaneous emissions of radiation.
(3) For the purposes of this Regulation, laser means any device which can be modified to generate or amplify electromagnetic radiation in the optical radiation wavelength range primarily by a process of controlled stimulated emissions.
(4) The maximum permissible exposure levels to non-heat-treated optical radiation are set out in Annex 2 to this Regulation.
(5) The maximum permitted exposure values to radiation emitted by laser are set out in Annex 3 to this Regulation.
(K § 35 and 36 of Act No. 258 / 2000 Coll.)
The inclusion of lasers in classes shall be carried out according to the technical standard governing the safety of the laser devices (3) (hereinafter referred to as the technical standard).
Technical documentation data necessary for health protection
(K § 35 and 36 of Act No. 258 / 2000 Coll.)
Each laser shall be accompanied by the following technical documentation:
(a) the wavelength of laser radiation and the type of laser active environment; If they are lasers emitting radiation with more wavelength, all radiated wavelength shall be reported;
b) laser radiation generation mode, continuous, impulse or impulse with high repetition frequency;
(c) the diameter of the beam of radiation at the laser output and its vertigo, for the converging beam also its smallest diameter,
(d) for lasers generating radiation
1. in continuous mode, the greatest radiant flow,
2. in impulse mode radiant energy in one pulse, longest and shortest duration of one pulse, largest and smallest repetitive pulse frequency,
3. in impulse mode with high repetitive frequency data as in point 2 and the largest mean radiant flux,
(e) the classification of the laser into class;
(f) data on factors other than radiation arising from laser operation which could adversely affect working conditions or health;
(g) instructions for correct installation and installation, including construction and spatial requirements;
(h) operating instructions in both normal and emergency situations, maintenance instructions, and, where necessary, important warnings such as a prohibition on the detection of a cover for lasers equipped with a housing or hazard warning resulting from the observation of a beam by optical aids;
(i) the production number of the laser and the year of its manufacture, the business name or the name and address of the manufacturer, if any, if any, or the name, surname or business name and place of business of the manufacturer, if any, of the natural person.
Detection and evaluation of exposure to optical radiation
(K § 35 and 36 of Act No. 258 / 2000 Coll.)
(1) The determination of the level of optical radiation shall be carried out on the basis of measurements made by an authorized person (4) or by calculation according to the relations referred to in Annexes 2 and 3 to this Regulation.
(2) Evaluation of working conditions associated with exposure to optical radiation includes data on:
(a) the level, wavelength and duration of exposure to artificial sources of optical radiation;
(b) possible effects on the health and safety of workers resulting from the interaction between optical radiation and photosensitisers;
(c) any indirect effects such as temporary glare, explosion or fire;
(d) availability of equipment to reduce exposure to optical radiation;
(e) conclusions of national health surveillance checks;
(f) the number of optical radiation devices from artificial sources;
(g) the classification of a laser in accordance with technical standard (3) and any artificial source of optical radiation which could cause occupational health damage, similar to that of a laser classified in accordance with technical standard (3), to class 3B or 4, as well as data from manufacturers of optical radiation sources.
Minimum occupational health measures associated with exposure to optical radiation
(K § 35 and 36 of Act No. 258 / 2000 Coll.)
(1) If the risk assessment indicates that the permissible exposure limits of optical radiation may be exceeded, the employer must take the following measures:
(a) propose a working procedure to reduce the risk of exposure to optical radiation;
(b) ensure that the emission of optical radiation is reduced by technical measures by shielding or other blocking devices;
(c) ensure appropriate maintenance programmes for the installation;
(d) ensure the spatial layout of the workplace so as to ensure that the risk arising from exposure to optical radiation is reduced;
(e) to ensure appropriate personal protective equipment;
(f) affix safety marks to the workplace in accordance with the specific legislation (5).
(2) The employer must ensure that workers are shown to be informed of the results of the evaluation, measurement or calculations of the level of exposure to optical radiation.
(3) The employer must provide training for staff
(a) a way to recognise the harmful effects of optical radiation;
(b) reporting health problems;
(c) procedures to minimise the risks associated with exposure to optical radiation;
(d) the correct use of personal protective equipment.
3) § 4a of Act No. 22 / 1997 Coll., on technical requirements for products and amending and supplementing certain laws, as amended. EN 60825-1: 2007.
4) Paragraph 83a (1) (g) of Act No. 258 / 2000 Coll., on the Protection of Public Health and on the Amendment of Certain Related Acts, as amended by Act No. 274 / 2003 Coll.
5) Government Regulation No. 11 / 2002 Coll., determining the appearance and location of security marks and the introduction of signals, as amended by Government Decree No. 405 / 2004 Coll. '
8. In Annex 1, under Table 1, in explanatory note (a), "filter with frequency characteristics', the number" 22 'is deleted.
9. In Annex 1, point 4, the words "where applicable, for the density of radiant energy 'are deleted.
10. In Annex 1, under Table 6, the words "listed in Tables 1 and 2 'are replaced by the words" listed in Tables 4 and 5'.
11. In Annex 1, point 6, the words "listed in Tables 1, 2 and 3 'are replaced by the words" listed in Tables 4, 5 and 6'.
12. In Annex 1, under Table 9, the words "listed in Tables 4 and 5 'are replaced by the words" listed in Tables 7 and 8'.
13. In the heading of Annex 2, the words "and other persons' are deleted.
14. In Annex 3, Tables 8 to 11 are deleted.
Efficacy
This Regulation shall enter into force on 1 May 2010.
Prime Minister:
Ing. Fischer, CSc., v. r.
Minister for Health:
Juraskova v. r.
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Regulation Information
| Citation | Government Regulation No. 106 / 2010 Coll., amending Government Regulation No. 1 / 2008 Coll., on Health Protection against Non-Ionising Radiation |
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| Regulation Type | - |
| Author | - |
| Collection | Code of Laws |
| Date of Promulgation | 19.04.2010 |
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| Effective from | 01.05.2010 |
| Effective until | - |
| Status | Valid |
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