About Us
Since 1993, AVAXRAY has been providing medical and dental X-ray safety needs. We are a world class radiation safety group. We conduct quality assurance testing (HARP) tests of Medical: general and fluoroscopy x-ray units and Dental: intraoral, panoramic, ceph and CBCT/ 3D x-ray machines.
We help our clients across Ontario to meet provincial regulatory standards, get radiation office safety plans approved and ensure health and safety guidelines are being met to protect your staff and patients.
We’re constantly learning and growing to ensure we meet all the requirements of the rapidly changing world of diagnostic imaging quality assurance and safety.
TESTING
QUALITY ASSURANCE: HARP AND RED ACT INSPECTIONS
AVA Environmental Limited a leader providing HARP and RED Act testing services for dental, medical and private clinics in Ontario, in addition to radiation safety testing in Western Canada. We have the staff needed to provide prompt, reliable and professional service to minimize any inconvenience to your facility.
We cover the entire Province of Ontario, from Ottawa to Thunder Bay. Our client list includes regional hospitals and clinics (IHF) at affordable quotes. Facilities outside of the Greater Toronto and Great Ottawa areas require advanced appointments; northwestern and southwestern is our privilege to visit at specific times of the year.
We specialize in dental and medical x-ray equipment. Providing coverage to regional hospitals, large and small IHF clinics, as well as dental offices.
Testing is conducted to ensure patient safety and for remedial action as required for government compliance.
Our focus is on client and patient safety and dose reduction, compliance with Ministry regulations, College and associations guidelines.
RADIATION PLAN APPROVAL
In Ontario, all dental and medical offices, that use X-ray equipment, must have their floor plan approved by the Ministry Of Health and Long Term Care. We provide a complete assessment of your facility, which include a schematic CAD drawing, completion of the necessary government and submissions to the required government offices. Our service provides from start to finish, with a finalized Director of X-ray Safety approval.
To ensure maximum safety to the operators, the public and patients. A complete survey is conducted of the office, and address the need for lead and other attenuating materials. Safety Codes for the National Committee on Radiation Safety (Int), Health Canada (Fed) and Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (Prov), are used.
Whether a new construction, renovation, adding of equipment or the result of a government order. We cover all aspects of the process.
LEAD CONFIRMATION/REMEDIATION
Not all walls require lead, other attenuation materials are adequate for the safety of employees, operators and the public. However, sometimes lead was not installed as required.
In Ontario, shielding is based on Safety Code 20A. Shielding material (lead) must be installed to a height of 2.2 metres (7' 2"). The Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care accepts shielding material to a height of 2 metres (6' 6") and in the case of dental partition cabinets a height of 1.8 meters (6') is accepted.
We provide remedial renovations to conform the Occupation Health & Safety, federal and provincial requirements, including compliance orders by the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labour. As an example, if dental cabinets meet existing criteria, the Safety Code states that shielding be continuous, therefore, if you can see thru the cabinet to the other side then you are not protected.
We provide remedial service to bring shielding up to the required height, install cabinet interlocks and realign extend cabinet inadequacies for greater protection. We are able to offer extensions and borders most time close to the original colour of your existing fixtures.
