Radiation Protection

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Radiation Protection, CCMB
Room ON2118
675 McDermot Ave
Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9
Phone: 204-787-4145
Fax: 204-775-1684
[email protected] 

Department Head:
Ingvar Fife, Ph.D.
204-787-2213

Lorraine Manson, Charge R.P.O.
204-787-4703

Paz-Andrea Soriano, R.P.O.
204-787-2114

Richard Driedger, R.P.O.
204-787-4404

Madison Arceo, R.P.O.
204-787-2166

Health Physicists:
Deanne Dombrosky, M.Eng., R.T.T.
204-787-4475

Bryan Mcintosh, M.Sc.
204-787-2023

Radiation Protection is a department of Medical Physics, CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB).

We are responsible to the Government of Manitoba, through the Office of the Chief Medical Office of Health and CancerCare Manitoba, to provide leadership on the radiation protection responsibilities that fall within the regulatory jurisdiction of the Province. Our expertise includes matters associated with ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.

Services include:

  • administration of the Manitoba X-ray Safety Regulation 341/88R, pursuant to the Manitoba Public Health Act
  • consultations, in-services and shielding specifications for x-ray applications
  • consultation and device surveys related to non-ionizing radiation protection
  • radioactive source leakage testing on a fee-for-service basis as a CNSC accredited leakage testing and analysis facility
  • gamma meter calibration on a fee-for-service basis as a CNSC radiation meter calibration facility
  • general consultation, advice and training to the public on matters related to radiation safety
  • post graduate course delivery through the academic program of CCMB.

Dosimeters & Dose Limits

Safety Codes & Links

Shared Health X-ray Safety Manual

Image Gently

Image Wisely

Health Canada Guidance Document for Cabinet X-ray Equipment
 

Health Canada Safety Codes that set out requirements for the safe use of radiation-emitting equipment:

Safety Code 29: Requirements for the Safe Use of Baggage X-Ray Inspection Systems view

Safety Code 30: Radiation Protection in Dentistry: Recommended Safety Procedures for the Use of Dental X-ray Equipment view

Safety Code 32: Safety Requirements and Guidance for Analytical X-ray Equipment view

Safety Code 34: Radiation Protection and Safety for Industrial X-ray Equipment view 

Safety Code 35: Safety Procedures for the Installation, Use and Control of X-ray Equipment in Large Medical Radiological Facilities view

Safety Code 36: Safety Procedures for the Installation, Use and Control of Mammographic X-ray Equipment view

Health Canada Information on radiation, its uses, health effects, and safety standards: view

Fluoroscopy Courses

Registration of X-ray Equipment Form

Provincial regulation requires that all x-ray equipment must be registered with Radiation Protection, CCMB.

Click here to download Registration of X-ray Equipment Form

Dental Facilities

It is mandatory for owners of dental X-ray equipment to contact us for the following:

  • Registration of new or used dental X-ray equipment with Radiation Protection, CCMB.
  • Change in ownership and/or relocation of X-ray equipment.
  • X-ray shielding specification must be obtained prior to construction, renovation, or X-ray equipment relocation. Contact us to obtain the required forms for submission of mandatory requirements.

Contact us for information regarding:

  • Personal radiation monitoring requirements for dental X-ray workers.
  • Occupational radiation dose limits.
  • Radiation and pregnancy.
  • Safe radiation practices.
  • Mandatory Radiation Protection, CCMB, compliance inspections (conducted on a guidance schedule of every 3 to 5 years).

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns:
Radiation Protection, CCMB
Email: [email protected] 

Medical Facilities

It is mandatory for owners of X-ray equipment to contact us for the following:

  • Registration of new or used X-ray equipment with Radiation Protection, CCMB.
  • Change in ownership and/or relocation of X-ray equipment.
  • X-ray shielding specification must be obtained prior to construction, renovation, or X-ray equipment relocation. Contact us to obtain the required forms for submission of mandatory requirements.

Contact us for information regarding:

  • Personal radiation monitoring requirements X-ray workers.
  • Occupational radiation dose limits.
  • Radiation and pregnancy.
  • Safe radiation practices.
  • Mandatory Radiation Protection, CCMB, compliance inspections (conducted on an annual guidance schedule).

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns:
Radiation Protection, CCMB
Email: [email protected] 

Chiropractic Facilities

It is mandatory for owners of X-ray equipment to contact us for the following:

  • Registration of new or used X-ray equipment with Radiation Protection, CCMB.
  • Change in ownership and/or relocation of X-ray equipment.
  • X-ray shielding specification must be obtained prior to construction, renovation, or X-ray equipment relocation. Contact us to obtain the required forms for submission of mandatory requirements.

Contact us for information regarding:

  • Personal radiation monitoring requirements X-ray workers.
  • Occupational radiation dose limits.
  • Radiation and pregnancy.
  • Safe radiation practices.
  • Mandatory Radiation Protection, CCMB, compliance inspections (conducted on a guidance schedule of every 2 years).

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns:
Radiation Protection, CCMB
Email: [email protected] 

Veterinary Facilities

It is mandatory for owners of X-ray equipment to contact us for the following:

  • Registration of new or used X-ray equipment with Radiation Protection, CCMB.
  • Change in ownership and/or relocation of X-ray equipment.
  • X-ray shielding specification must be obtained prior to construction, renovation, or X-ray equipment relocation. Contact us to obtain the required forms for submission of mandatory requirements. (Fee for service basis).

Contact us for information regarding:

  • Personal radiation monitoring requirements for X-ray workers.
  • Occupational radiation dose limits.
  • Radiation and pregnancy.
  • Safe radiation practices.
  • Compliance Radiation Protection Inspections are offered as a fee-for-service based on resource capabilities.

Additional Resource:
ICRP Publication 153 – Radiological Protection in Veterinary Practice

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns:
Radiation Protection, CCMB
Email: [email protected] 

Industrial X-ray Users

It is mandatory for owners of X-ray equipment to contact us for the following:

  • Registration of new or used X-ray equipment with Radiation Protection, CCMB.
  • Change in ownership and/or relocation of X-ray equipment.
  • X-ray shielding specification must be obtained prior to construction, renovation, or X-ray equipment relocation. Contact us to obtain the required forms for submission of mandatory requirements. (Fee for service basis).

Contact us for information regarding:

  • Personal radiation monitoring requirements for X-ray workers.
  • Occupational radiation dose limits.
  • Radiation and pregnancy.
  • Safe radiation practices.
  • Compliance Radiation Protection Inspections are offered as a fee-for-service based on resource capabilities.

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns:
Radiation Protection, CCMB
Email: [email protected] 

Approved Signage

Approved radiation warning signs must be posted on all x-ray room entrance doors.