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The New IRR17 Consent Process
The Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) brought into effect a new Graded Approach for how regulators (HSE, ONR and HSENI, we focus on HSE in this article) would authorise work with ionising radiation – the higher the radiation protection risk, the greater the requirements. A three-tier system of regulatory control, Notification, Registration and Consent was…
Read MoreTransport of Class 7 Dangerous Goods – Review and Testing of Emergency Plans for Radiation Emergencies
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (CDG19) which came into force on 21 April 2020 and amended the Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009 (CDG09) placed revised requirements on Duty Holders undertaking transport of radioactive materials in regards to the need for review and testing of Emergency…
Read MoreRadiation Protection Requirements for Small Animal Veterinary X-Ray Radiography Diagnostics
X-Ray radiography is a commonly utilised non-invasive diagnostic tool in small animal veterinary practice using a variety of X-Ray techniques including conventional, dental, computed tomography (CT) and/or fluoroscopy. The HSE have been undertaking an on-going programme of inspections on veterinary practices against, with continued evidence of a very high level of material non-compliance to IRR17.…
Read MoreChanges in UK Airport X-Ray Screening Equipment
The United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) have made us aware of changes in the technology that is being rolled out across UK airports and potentially international airports. The new type of X-Ray equipment, 3-D X-Ray Computed Tomography, being introduced to assist with passengers passing through security, permitting laptops and other sensitive technologies to remain…
Read MoreRadiation Protection Requirements for use of Handheld XRF Analysers
X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) is a non-destructive analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials and can also be used to determine the thickness of coatings applied to a material. XRF Analysers contain a small X-Ray Generator, which is a source of ionising radiation. This article highlights key radiation protection requirements around use of…
Read MoreHSE/ONR Temporary Covid-19 Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) relating to Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017
The HSE and ONR have recently set out a temporary Regulatory Position Statement (link here) that addresses specific arrangements required for compliance to Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17). The temporary RPS only applies if a duty holder cannot follow with certain specific requirements of IRR17 including the Approved Code of Practice (ACoP)/Guidance as detailed below:…
Read MoreOur Business Response to COVID-19
Like other business in the UK and globally we are adjusting our normal business operations to consider the impact from the novel COVID‐19 virus. To this end from this week we have implemented our existing Business Continuity Plan for Pandemic and taken the following actions: • All personnel are working from home and L2 is…
Read MoreThe Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016
The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016 (CEMFAW Regulations) came into force on the 1stJuly 2016 and requires Employers to assess the risks to employees and others from exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF), a form of non-ionising radiation in the workplace. The regulations require that when personnel may be exposed to levels of…
Read MoreImplementation of Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Regulations 2019 on the transport of Class 7 Dangerous Goods
The new Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Regulations 2019 (CDG19) came into force on 21st April 2019 with the specific requirements relating to transport radiation emergencies detailed in Schedule 2 will not come into effect until 21st April 2020. The key requirements of the regulations are to consider the duties of key duty holders in…
Read MoreEnvironment Agency: Regulatory Position Statement regarding Radioactive Substances Activity (RSA) Environment Permits and EU Exit
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued a new Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) (entitled EU Exit RPS) in relation to the United Kingdom’s planned exit from the EU in respect of radioactive substances, which is valid until 30th September 2019. Subject to an exit from the EU occurring holders of radioactive substances activity (RSA) environmental permits…
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