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X-Ray Inspections and Non-Medical X-rays

The X-Ray Inspections and Non-Medical X-rays Division is responsible for managing radiation risk to X-ray equipment users, service personnel, patients, and the general public. As part of Health Canada, the X-Ray Inspections and Non-Medical X-rays Division

  • tests and provides quality assurance guidelines for X-ray equipment and facilities
  • provides client consultations on regulatory matters and radiation safety for X-Ray equipment and installations
  • inspects federal X-Ray facilities and educates workers on the judicious use of X-rays
  • drafts regulatory standards and safety codes for non-medical X-Ray applications and verifies compliance with these documents

To make an inquiry regarding X-ray inspections and non-medical X-rays, contact the Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau directly.