Risk Assessments, Proposed Schemes of Work, forms and checklists to aid workers in the University using radiation. Risk Assessments - Ionising Radiation Information, templates and guidance for preparing a suitable and sufficient Radiation Risk Assessment when working with ionising radiation. Risk Assessments - Non-Ionising Radiation Information, templates and guidance for preparing a suitable and sufficient Radiation Risk Assessment when working with non-ionising radiation. Proposed Schemes of Work To start a new piece of radioactive work at the University a suitable and sufficient Radiation Risk Assessment must be completed. Local Rules The Ionising Radiations Regulations require, in certain circumstances, safety procedures to be written down. More information about these local rules and model sets of local rules can be found on this page. Contingency Plans Contingency Plans for reasonably foreseeable radiation accidents that may occur as a result of the University’s work with ionising radiation. Forms and checklists In order to assist the relevant Schools and research groups, some forms and checklists have been prepared for radiation work carried out within the University . Signs Electronic copies of signs, provided by the RPU, which must be used for ALL ionising radiation work at the University. Laser Pointers Here you will find information about Laser Pointers and how to ensure you are using them safely. RETAIN Guidance on using the RETAIN system for recording usage and disposal of radioactive substances. Radon Here you will find lots of useful information about radon and radon monitoring at the University. This article was published on 2024-07-22
