RPA Service Contracts

Radiation Protection Adviser

Radman Associates provide RPA services to all sectors of industry, research & education, as required by the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99).

As your appointed RPA, we assist with all technical and administrative arrangements for radiological protection. This includes advice on local rules and risk assessments, monitoring protocols, designation of work areas, personal dosimetry results, and all provisions of the Radioactive Substances Act 1993.

Annual RPA service contracts typically include:

Site visits for auditing radiation safety
Audit reports with recommended improvements
Retention for RPA advice throughout the year
All sundry expenses

To discuss your RPA service requirements please email
Jill Wilkinson or telephone 0845 226 7248 for assistance.

The Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99)

All users of radioactive sources, X-ray sets or radiation generators are required to work within the strict conditions of these Regulations (made under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974) and the accompanying Approved Code of Practice.

As RPA's to industry Radman assist in all technical and legislative aspects of radiation protection.

The Radioactive Substances Act 1993

RSA93 requires users to be licensed in respect of the keeping and application of radioactive materials and for the accumulation and disposal of radioactive waste.

Road Transport Regulations 2002

The Radioactive Material (Road Transport) Regulations 2002 place responsibilities on both the consignor and the carrier of radioactive packages on public roads.

Largely, the regulations are concerned with packaging and labeling requirements, placarding of vehicles, consignment certificates, and contingencies for accident or loss.

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