Document History of REGDOC-2.7.3, Radiation Protection Guidelines for the Safe Handling of Decedents
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Summary
REGDOC-2.7.3, Radiation Protection Guidelines for the Safe Handling of Decedents, was developed to provide death-care professionals and the public with basic guidance on handling decedents who have undergone therapeutic procedures involving nuclear substances to ensure that radiation exposure is kept below limits that have been set to protect the public. Background information is provided on procedure types, the risks they present and methods for reducing the potential for exposure.
Status
June 26, 2018: Published.
| Document Milestone | Dates | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Consultation | August 21, 2017 to November 19, 2017 |
View the August 21, 2017 News Release |
| Invitation to provide feedback on comments received | December 12, 2017 to January 26, 2018 |
View the comments received:
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| Feedback received | January 29, 2017 | |
| Publication | June 26, 2018 | View the news release |
Contact information
For questions and information related to REGDOC-2.7.3, Radiation Protection Guidelines for the Safe Handling of Decedents, please contact:
Directorate of Environmental and Radiation Protection and Assessment
PO Box 1046 Stn B
Ottawa ON K1P 5S9
Canada
Telephone:
1-800-668-5284
(Canada only)
Fax:
613-995-5086
Email:
consultation@cnsc-ccsn.gc.ca
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