External radiation protection links
A collection of external radiation protection / safety related links, nuclear history and useful resources (radiation monitors, radioactive sources, UK and international legislation etc). No warranty implied by including links to services or products. Please email Ionactive if you think your produce or service should feature.
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Medical radiation dose issues associated with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scans for sports performance assessments and other non-medical practices.
Published: Nov 21, 2019
Source: COMARE
Find out moreThis report from COMARE is in are medical section as DEXA (DXA) best fits into this category. However, this report deals with using this medical x-ray technique on sports performance assessments and other non-medical practices. A useful document, easy to read.
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Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations IR(ME)R Guidance
Published: Sep 13, 2019
Source: Care Quality Commission (CQC)
Find out moreGuidance published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) regarding IR(ME)R. This update is from August 2024.
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2019 Guidance: Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation Regulations 2004
Published: Aug 10, 2019
Source: Gov.UK
Find out moreThis document provides an update to 2004 justification regulations guidance. The 2004 regulations were updated by the Justification of Practices Involving Ionising Radiation (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (April 2018). The new guidance is compatible with Council Directive 2013/59/Euratom.
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Appointed Doctors (ionising radiation)
Published: May 24, 2019
Source: HSE
Find out moreThis link takes you to the HSE website providing resource on appointed doctors (as required under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017). Includes resource on:
The Appointment process
Training of appointed doctors
Application for appointment
Renewal of certificate of appointment
Reviewing performance for the appointed doctor
Extending an appointment
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LabLogic - Radiation Safety
Published: Mar 28, 2019
Source: Lablogic.com
Find out moreLabLogic have an extensive catalogue of radiation and contamination survey instruments on offer including the 'Radhound' and products from Tracerco
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Southern Scientific - Nuclear Industry & Radiation Monitoring
Published: Mar 28, 2019
Source: www.southernscientific.co.uk
Find out moreSouthern Scientific provide a range of radiation detectors and instrumentation in support of the nuclear and non-nuclear sectors. They also offer a bespoke service - ask them to design you something!
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