Legislation Guidance

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

For formal radiation safety and radioactive waste advice, see our Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) services pages.

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

    Published: Sep 29, 2021

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  • IRR17 (15) - Information, instruction and training

    Published: Sep 29, 2021

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  • IRR17 (16) - Co-operation between employers

    Published: Sep 29, 2021

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

    Published: Sep 29, 2021

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  • IRR17 (18) - Local rules and radiation protection supervisors part 1

    Published: Sep 29, 2021

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  • IRR17 (18) - Local rules and radiation protection supervisors part 2

    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?

– Henry Petroski -