Legislation Guidance

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

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

  • IRR17 (8) – Radiation risk assessments

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • IRR17 (9) - Restriction of exposure

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • IRR17 (10) - Personal protective equipment

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • IRR17 (11) - Maintenance and examination of engineering controls, etc. and personal protective equipment

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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  • IRR17 (12) - Dose limitation (dose limits)

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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    • IRR17
    • Dose limitation
    • Dose Limits
    • effective dose
    • equivalent dose
    • employer
    • ALARP
    • legal limits
    • employees
    • trainees
    • Ionising Radiation
    • Schedule 3 - IRR17
    • Radiation exposure

    UK IRR17 ionising radiation dose limits as applied to employees and trainees, trainees aged between 16-18 yrs, and other persons (which could include members of the public). 

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  • IRR17 (13) - Contingency plans

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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