Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) Guidance - Part 3 - Arrangements for the Management of Radiation Protection

Part 3 of IRR17 presents the arrangements for managing radiation protection. The requirements for consulting and appointing a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) are specified. Provision of suitable information, instruction and training is also covered. This part concludes with the duties required for co-operation between employers.

  • IRR17 (14) - Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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    • RPA
    • Radiation Protection Adviser
    • Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017
    • IRR 17 - Regulation 14
    • Ionising Radiation
    • HSE Registration
    • HSE Consent
    • IRR17 - Schedule 4 - RPA mandatory consultation
    • Controlled Area
    • Supervised Area
    • Radiation safety
    • Radiation Risk Assessment
    • ALARP

    Every employer carrying out work with ionising radiation, (i.e. work which does not meet the criteria in Schedule 1 of IRR17), must consult with a suitable Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) as is necessary to secure compliance. Any employer undertaking ionising radiation work under an HSE registration or consent must appointment an RPA in writing. 

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  • IRR17 (15) - Information, instruction and training

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • IRR17 (16) - Co-operation between employers

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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