Regulation change - Healing Arts and Radiation Protection Act (HARPA)
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has made a regulatory amendment to the Healing Arts and Radiation Protection Act (HARPA) to modernize the shielding methodology for x-ray installations.Dentists applying for an x-ray installation permit should be aware that they have the option of using the existing shielding methodology contained in Appendix 2 of Safety Code 20A or the newly added shielding methodology contained in NCRP Report #147.
The regulation change will apply to x-ray and CT installation plans. The regulatory change on shielding design methods came into effect on July 1, 2022.
Dentists applying for an x-ray installation permit should discuss these options with their radiology equipment supplier to determine the most appropriate shielding method for their office.
For further information click here or contact XRIS at the Ministry of Health at xris@ontario.ca.