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 (14) - Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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

    Published: Sept 29, 2021

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