Meaning of radiation and ionising and non-ionising radiation

In force

(1)

For this Act, radiation is a phenomena caused naturally, or created artificially, that is—

(a)

an electromagnetic waveform, quanta or both; and

(b)

propagated through space or through a material medium.

(2)

Radiation is ionising if it is—

(a)

capable of producing ions directly or indirectly; and

(b)

either—

(i)

particulate radiation; or

(ii)

electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength of 100 nanometres or less.

(3)

Radiation is non-ionising if it is electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength greater than 100 nanometres.

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