Ionising radiation safety

This purpose of this section is to provide guidance and information to University personnel who intend to use or are using sealed or unsealed radioactive sources. This is to ensure compliance with both legislative and University requirements and safe working with this material.

The University Radiation Protection Advisor can also provide further advice and information.

Radioactive source database

For maintaining records of worker registration, risk assessments, ordering, use and disposal of radioactive substances for activities on University premises.

    All current radiation forms are also accessed from within the database:

  • RP1:Radiation register application
  • RP2:Radiation risk assessment
  • RP3:Permit to acquire material
  • RP4:Radionuclide stock card
  • RP5:Radioactive waste disposal summation card
  • RP6:Sealed source accountancy
  • RP9:Consignment certificate for transport of radioactive materials
  • RP10:Permit to work
  • RP10a:Clearance certificate for work in radioactive area
  • RP11:Radiochemical stock take
  • RP12:Wipe test certificate for sealed sources
  • RP14:Contamination monitoring recording form
  • RP15:Clearance form for contamination
  • RP15a:Contaminated item form

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