Legislation Guidance

A set of articles, guidance and comment on radiation protection legislation compliance in the UK

Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) UK Environmental Permitting Regulations (radioactive material and waste) HSE (Health and Safety Executive) corner

  • 3. Permits, registrations and authorisations for radioactive substances and waste in the UK

    Published: Feb 19, 2022

    Source: Ionactive Resources

    A summary of the various permits, registrations and authorisations for radioactive substances and waste in the UK.

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  • 4. Sealed and unsealed radioactive sources

    Published: Feb 19, 2022

    Source: Ionactive Resources

      Tags:
    • sealed radioactive source
    • Unsealed radioactive source

    A concise description of a sealed radioactive source and an unsealed radioactive source (material). Useful when determining what type of permit (authorisation etc) you require from the UK environment agencies.

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  • 5. High Activity Sealed Sources (HASS)

    Published: Feb 19, 2022

    Source: Ionactive Resources

      Tags:
    • HASS source
    • High Activity Sealed Source
    • D-Values
    • HASS thresholds

    A summary of the nature and significance of the HASS source. Useful if you wish to obtain a HASS permit (authorisation etc) in the UK.

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  • 6. Sealed source category and the 'D' value

    Published: Feb 19, 2022

    Source: Ionactive Resource

      Tags:
    • D value
    • sealed radioactive source
    • Radioactive source security
    • Counter Terrorism Security Adviser (CTSA)

    A summary of the category of sealed radioactive sealed sources in the UK, including the A/D calculation.

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  • 7. Summary of management conditions - radioactive substances and waste

    Published: Feb 19, 2022

    Source: Ionactive Resources

      Tags:
    • Radioactive substances management
    • Radioactive waste management
    • Permit conditions
    • Standard Rules
    • Bespoke permit conditions

    A summary of the standard rules and bespoke permit (authorisations etc) conditions for use of radioactive substances and the accumulation and disposal of radioactive wastes in the UK.

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  • IRR17 (1) - Citation and commencement

    Published: Sep 29, 2021

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The definition of 'safe' is not strictly an engineering term; it's a societal term. Does it mean absolutely no loss of life? Does it mean absolutely no contamination with radiation? What exactly does 'safe' mean?

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