Ionising Radiation

The risks associated with work with ionising radiations requires that the University applies suitable and sufficient control over any such work.

The use of radioactive materials and equipment producing ionising radiation is governed by the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. The acquisition and disposal of radioactive materials is regulated by the Environmental Permitting Regulations, which are enforced by the Environment Agency.

The University's arrangements for managing work with sources of ionising radiation are described in: Ionising Radiation Policy & Guidance .

Key Administrative Elements

• The Health and Safety Department must be pre-notified of any intention to commence work with radiation sources for the first time, or at a new location, or with new sources, or for a new application using existing sources
• Each School working with radiation sources must appoint at least one Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)
• Each Radiation Area must develop Local Rules for safe working with radiation
• Each School must register radiation workers with the Health and Safety Department using the University Registration Form
• Each School must notify to the H&S Department the intention to acquire, relocate, modify, decommission or dispose of closed radioactive source or X-ray equipment
• Each School must notify to the Health and Safety Department the intention to work with radiochemicals
• Prior to working with radiation sources, a risk assessment must be completed and written procedures for use produced
• No radiation work may be carried out without the knowledge and consent of the Radiation Protection Supervisor and the H&S Department
• The transport of radioactive material between campuses and/or other organisations is subject to strict legal requirements. The H&S Department must be notified before transport