RPS Resources

Radiation Protection Guidance notes

Radman Associates refer to the following guidance notes and compendiums when providing radiation protection advice and training:

• Transport of Radioactive Material - UK Guidance on Radiation Protection
• The radiological impact of the transport of radioactive material in the UK
• Ionising Radiations Incident Database (IRID) - Compendium of radiation accidents to provide useful feedback and guidance for preventing accidents or limiting their consequences
• Exposure to ionising radiation during pregnancy - Joint guidance from the NRPB, College of Radiographers and Royal College of Radiologists
• HSE Guidelines for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers
• The Radon Council's Guide to Radon

In addition Radman Associates have also compiled the following radiation protection guides:

• A Guide to IRR99
  RPS guide to the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99)
• A Guide to HASS 2005
  RPS guide to the High Activity Sealed Radioactive Sources and Orphan Sources Regs 2005
• A Guide to CDG07
  New regulations for the transport of radioactive packages on public roads from 1 July 2007
• Radiation in Education
  Frequently asked questions for those using radioactive materials in UK Schools & Colleges

Need help?

To contact our team of HSE recognised Radiation Protection Advisors please email Jill Wilkinson or call 0845 226 7248.