Education

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Radioactive substances are used in secondary, further and higher education as an invaluable physics teaching tool. Low activity sealed sources, radioactive substances, and demonstration equipment provide safe and effective tools for illustrating the principles of radioactivity, nuclear physics and radiation protection. When used responsibly, these demonstrations enrich the learning experience and help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.

As well as the use of radioactivity for teaching, school sites can also encounter issues with the potential for Radon Gas exposure to employees and students.

At L2, we stay aligned with current legislation, guidance, and best practice for the education sector. As an HSE-recognised Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) Body and active members of the Society for Radiological Protection (SRP) to ensure our clients benefit from the latest best practices in radiation protection and lessons learnt from across the Education Sector.

By working with L2 Business Consulting, schools, colleges, and universities can have confidence that their use of radioactive substances for teaching and demonstration is safe, compliant, and inspiring for students.

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Our Services

We provide a comprehensive range of radiation protection support and advice to the Education Sector, including:

Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA): L2 is an HSE-recognised RPA Body, providing advice tailored to the Education Sector.

Management of Radioactive Substances: Guidance on safe storage, handling, labelling, leak testing, and disposal of low activity sealed sources and natural radioactive samples.

Development of Radiation Risk Assessments, Local Rules, and Contingency Plans.

Compliance Support: Assistance with meeting the requirements of the Ionising Radiations Regulations (IRR17)/ Ionising Radiations Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (IRRNI17) and the applicable national environmental regulation.

HSE/HSENI Registration/Notification Applications: Support with preparing and submitting applications to the HSE/HSENI, depending on the type and activity of radioactive substances held by the school, college or university.

Contingency Planning: Development of proportionate emergency response arrangements for dealing with incidents such as loss, damage, or radioactive contamination.

Radiation Monitoring: Support with instrument selection, calibration, and testing for educational settings.

Radon Gas: Support for assessment of potential for Radon Gas at education establishments including Radon Gas monitoring, advice on mitigation measures, dose assessments and preparation of Radiation Risk Assessments.

Radioactive Waste & Disposal Advice: Guidance on approved routes for the disposal of disused or legacy sources including use of exemptions for disposal.

Radiation Accident and Dose Investigation Support: Independent investigation and advice following an incident or near miss.

Independent Peer Review, Technical Assessment and  Readiness Reviews.

Radiation Accident and Dose Investigation support.

Training Services

Radiation Awareness Training for teachers, technicians, and laboratory staff
Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) Training for those with designated responsibility
Practical demonstrations of safe handling and monitoring techniques

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