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SCHEDULE 3E+W+SDose limits

PART 2 E+W+S

9.  Without prejudice to paragraph 8—E+W+S

(a)the limit on equivalent dose for the lens of the eye is—

(i)20 mSv in a calendar year; or

(ii)in accordance with conditions approved by the Executive from time to time, 100 mSv in any period of five consecutive calendar years subject to a maximum equivalent dose of 50 mSv in any single calendar year;

(b)the limit on equivalent dose for the skin is 500 mSv in a calendar year as applied to the dose averaged over any area of 1 cm2 regardless of the area exposed;

(c)the limit on equivalent dose for the extremities is 500 mSv in a calendar year.