IRR17 (34) - Misuse of or interference with sources of ionising radiation

Published: Sept 29, 2021

It is an offence to intentionally or recklessly misuse, or without justification interfere with, any radioactive substance or electrical equipment for which IRR17 applies.

Whilst the RPS is not in a ‘policing role’, it is reasonable to suggest that they will be on the lookout for misuse or other similar behaviour.

Radiation is one of the important factors in evolution. It causes mutation, and some level of mutation is actually good for evolution

– David Grinspoon -