HSE (Health and Safety Executive) corner

An area where we will discuss recent interaction with the HSE, generally with regards to radiation inspections on client sites. This is not an area for airing criticism (or praise) and all articles are sanitised for the benefit of HSE and our clients (ionising radiation users). We will present scenarios ;)

  • 1. How to read / use HSE Corner

    Published: Mar 09, 2022

    Source: Ionactive Resource

      Tags:
    • HSE
    • Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
    • radiation safety inspections

    The idea behind HSE Corner is for the Ionactive RPA to share findings from HSE radiation safety inspections in a sanitised and useful way by using scenarios. This article outlines how to use this resource guidance.

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  • 2. Is it contingency or just sensible radiation protection practice?

    Published: Mar 09, 2022

    Source: Ionactive Resource

      Tags:
    • HSE
    • RPA
    • Contingency Planning
    • Radiation safety
    • Notice of Contravention

    The regulator issues a NoC on the basis that contingency arrangements are inadequate. We have a look at this - is contingency relevant in this case?

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