Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17)

Ionactive summary guidance for the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17). This resource will be useful for Radiation Protection Supervisors (RPS) and employers, and anyone in the UK planning to work with ionising radiation. It may also be useful to those outside the UK who require a summary of UK radiation protection legislation. Ionactive IRR17 guidance is compatible with the official HSE IRR17 Approved Code of Practice (ACoP) but is written in a more conversational style with plenty of workplace examples and observations and advice.

For formal radiation safety advice, visit our Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) services page. 

Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) Guidance - Part 1 - Preliminary Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) Guidance - Part 2 - General Principles and Procedures Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) Guidance - Part 3 - Arrangements for the Management of Radiation Protection Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) Guidance - Part 4 - Designated Areas Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) Guidance - Part 5 - Classification & Monitoring of Persons Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) Guidance - Part 6 - Arrangements for the control of radioactive substances, articles and equipment Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) Guidance - Part 7 - Duties of Employees and Miscellaneous

  • IRR17 (13) - Contingency plans

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • 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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  • IRR17 (17) - Designation of controlled or supervised areas

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

    Source: Ionactive Radiation Protection Resources

    Ionactive guidance on IRR17 (17) - Designation of controlled or supervised areas

    IRR17 17 Designation of controlled or supervised areas
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  • IRR17 (18) - Local rules and radiation protection supervisors part 1

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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