Commentaries: Art. 172

The following persons must undergo radiological protection training and continuing education in line with their activities and responsibility:
1. persons who are involved in the handling of ionising radiation, who may be exposed to it in the course of their specific activities, or who plan or order the handling thereof and, in the process, define radiological protection measures for self‑protection;
2. persons who have radiological protection responsibilities vis-à-vis third parties;
3. radiological protection experts;
4. radon consultants as specified in Article 161 paragraph 1;
5. persons who, in the case of a failure or emergency, are involved in the handling of ionising radiation, may be exposed to it, or plan or order the handling thereof, or operate critical infrastructure or provide public services.
The FDHA may, in consultation with ENSI and the DDPS, regulate exemptions from mandatory continuing education for the handling of ionising radiation with a low hazard potential.