Creation; Functions.
Section 1
SECTION 1. Creation; Functions.—There is hereby created in the Department of Health a Radiation Health Office which shall have the following functions: Prescribe measures to regulate production, import and export of radiation-emitting apparatus, as well as non-ionizing radiation devices such as microwave oven, laser and other similar and related apparatus to energy emission of which does not reach the threshold required for the production of radio-active material: Provided, That equipment and devices involving the application and use of radio-active materials and any equipment or devices producing or utilizing radio-active materials which fall under regulatory jurisdiction of the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission as provided under R.A. No. 5207 shall not be subject to the coverage of such measures; Require the registration of the above apparatus and equipment presently used in medicine or for other purposes within six months from the effectivity of this Decree; Undertake the inspection of the above-described apparatus and equipment installed in private and government premises; Issue rules and regulations, duly approved by the Secretary of Health, with the aim of protecting radiation workers handling or operating the above-described devices; Establish and maintain a National Radiation Standard Section in a cooperative effort with the Philippine Atomic Energy Commission; Assist in the training of radiation workers; and Collect, analyze and disseminate information on the protection against radiation.