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Section 49Republic Act No. 123 shall be applied and enforced., Sec./Art. 49
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Personal Protective Equipment The following requirements shall be applicable for personal protective equipment.
(a) Personal protective equipment and/or protective barriers shall be provided whenever substances, radiations or mechanical irritants are encountered in a manner capable of causing any pathological change or injury or impairment in functions of any part of the body through skin and/or mucous membrane absorption.
(b) Personal protection equipment which shall include respiratory protectors and other accessories shall be fitted to each exposed worker when necessary.
(c) X-ray film badges or pocket desimeters should be worn by workers who, during their course of work are unavoidably exposed to even a small amount of radiation.
(d) Supervisors and employees shall familiarize themselves with the use, proper sanitary care and storage of this equipment.
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