radiation protection advice and training

Contamination Survey

Radman Associates conduct surveys of land and buildings to check for the presence of radiological contamination.

Contaminated land surveys include:

  • Grid surveys of gamma radiation at ground level for detecting surface contamination.
  • Spot measurements of enhanced background gamma radiation at strategic points.
  • Monitoring of subsurface soils taken from trial pits for radioactive contaminants.
  • Sampling of soils for subsequent radiological analysis.

Specific radionuclides can be quickly identified by portable gamma spectrometer, together with hotspots of activity and associated exposure rates. Samples may be taken for laboratory analysis.

Analytical results are compared to nationally recognised standards for the acceptable clearance of contaminated land, paying particular attention to the proposed future use of the land or building.

Need help?

To discuss your contamination survey needs please email
Jill Wilkinson or call 0845 226 7248.


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Radiation protection advice

RPA Service Contracts
Radiological Assessment
   (For RSA93 compliance)
Critical Examination
   (For IRR99 compliance)
Contamination Survey
   (Land and Buildings)
Lab Clearance Survey


Radman Associates | Harvey House | Bollington | Macclesfield | Cheshire | SK10 5JR
Tel: (01625) 576000 Fax: (01625) 576001  Email: admin@radman.co.uk

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