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Radiation is an invisible form of "hidden pollution." The unlicensed use of radiation-emitting devices easily creates radiation safety hazards, directly threatening the health of operators and the safety of the surrounding public. Recently, during routine law enforcement inspections, the Chang'an Branch of the Dongguan Ecological Environment Bureau lawfully investigated and penalized an industrial enterprise suspected of operating X-ray devices for production without obtaining a radiation safety permit and under unshielded conditions, according to a report by sohu.com.
On-site verification revealed that the enterprise had put the X-ray devices into production without legally applying for a radiation safety permit. The workplace was not equipped with any radiation protection facilities. Operators were put to work without passing the required radiation safety training and assessment. Furthermore, they were not provided with personal protective equipment or personal dosimeters. In some cases, the radiation protective outer covers were even removed, leading to non-standard use of the radiation equipment. Multiple safety management requirements were left unimplemented, posing a significant radiation safety risk.
In response to these illegal activities, law enforcement officers immediately conducted on-site investigations and secured evidence of the violations. They lawfully prepared on-site inspection records and investigation inquiry transcripts, ordered the enterprise to immediately cease the relevant illegal activities, and filed a case for investigation and punishment. Subsequent handling will be carried out in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
Next, the Chang'an Branch will continue to increase the intensity of daily patrols and law enforcement in the field of nuclear and radiation safety. The branch will focus on key industries that use radiation-emitting devices, such as industrial flaw detection and testing, maintaining a "zero-tolerance" high-pressure stance against radiation violations such as unlicensed use and lack of protection.
The ecological environment department hereby reminds all units using radiation-emitting devices: it is essential to strictly implement the primary responsibility for radiation safety, comply with relevant laws and regulations on radiation safety management, and ensure the use of radiation equipment with a valid permit. Radiation operators must pass training and assessment before taking their posts. Workplaces must be fully equipped with corresponding radiation protection facilities. Before purchasing, installing, and commissioning new radiation equipment, relevant procedures for environmental impact assessment and radiation safety permits must be handled as required. Do not take chances or operate in violation of regulations.
Sources
- sohu.com › web (2026-10-27) - Original link: Strict Crackdown on Illegal Production Using X-ray Devices Without Permits - https://www.sohu.com/a/1093955587_121106875