Radiation Protection Glossary

A radiation protection glossary for Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS) and anyone interesting in radiation safety terminology. The glossary is a mixture of health physics terms, and phrases related to radiation legislation, transport, practical safety and similar.

Search the Glossary by either clicking on a letter or typing a Keyword into the search box.

Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)

Published: Oct 12, 2018

The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) are a UK statutory law regarding work with ionising radiation. They apply to all UK employers (and the self-employed) and detail the requirements for protecting employees who work with ionising radiation, other person who may be affected and members of the public. External link to Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17).

The ultimate paradox, of course, is that even though we're all going to die, we've all got to live in the meantime…

– Brian Cox