Radiation Protection Service

Ionising Radiation

New Users

If you are new to using radioactive material or x-rays in the university then have a look at our... guidance for new radiation users

Guidance and training resources

Guidance for work with radiation at the university and links to e-learning / training videos / etc...read more

Risk Assessment

The university has prepared detailed assessments of the significant radiation hazards to which employees, students and members of the public could potentially become exposed... read more

Instructions

Local Rules set out how radiation work is managed and controlled in each group and all radiation users must abide by these rules... read more

The Standard for the Management of Sources of Ionising Radiation sets out the university's requirements and the Guidance for Heads of School / Services explains how to achieve the standard.

Radiation Source Inventory Database

The university uses an online inventory system (RSID) to track all open radioactive sources and to keep records of radiation users and dose assessments...
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