Equipment and fittings
12.—(1)  A licensee must ensure that —
(a)every approved permanent premises, approved conveyance and temporary premises where the applicable service is provided has adequate space for the licensee to carry out the applicable service in a safe manner;
(b)every approved permanent premises or approved conveyance is adequately secured to prevent unauthorised access to the approved permanent premises or approved conveyance; and
(c)every temporary premises (other than any residential premises) at which the applicable service is provided is adequately secured to prevent unauthorised access to the premises.
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(2)  A licensee must ensure that all of the following requirements are satisfied:
(a)in relation to the storage of reagents, specimens or other materials and supplies used the provision of the applicable service —
(i)adequate storage space at every approved permanent premises, approved conveyance or temporary premises where the applicable service is provided;
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(ii)the storage space provided is adequately secured; and
(iii)effective measures are in place to prevent any damage to, deterioration of, or unauthorised access to and use of, the reagents, specimens and other materials and supplies;
(b)adequate decontamination equipment is provided at every approved permanent premises, approved conveyance or temporary premises where the applicable service is provided to ensure the safety of all personnel, patients and visitors, and prevent any contamination of specimens;
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(c)appropriate safety equipment is provided in every approved permanent premises, approved conveyance or temporary premises where the applicable service is provided;
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(d)an adequate number of first-aid kits for emergency use that are readily accessible to all personnel.
(3)  Where a licensee provides any testing service on radioactive specimens, the licensee must also ensure that all of the following requirements are satisfied:
(a)in relation to the receipt, use, preparation, storage and disposal of radioactive substances —
(i)adequate space is provided at every approved permanent premises; and
(ii)the space provided is secure and access to the space is controlled;
(b)appropriate radiation shielding is provided at any part of every approved permanent premises where procedures involving the handling and use of radioactive substances are performed;
(c)every approved permanent premises complies with the requirements of, and is approved for use in accordance with, any written law relating to the preparation, storage, possession, use and disposal of radioactive substances.
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