Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) & Safety Training Services

We are an established, significant and unique provider of Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) services for users of ionising radiation. We operate mostly in the UK providing radiation protection advice to industry, commerce, regulators, museums, universities and schools. We also provide a range of radiation safety courses.

Independent Professional Advice

We offer an independent service and have not chosen HSE RPA Body recognition. As a 'non RPA Body' you will always be advised by a fully certificated RPA and never an assistant / technician (since we only employ RPAs who have full RPA 2000 certification).

Radiation Protection Adviser for a broad range of sources

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In the UK we provide advice to clients who range from the smallest to the largest users of ionising radiation outside the nuclear industry. Our advice has covered x-ray sources ranging from 1KeV to 3 GeV (i.e. research machines, quality assurance systems, baggage security systems, cargo scanners, sterilisation / industrial processing, linacs and synchrotrons). We are usually appointed under the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99) which defines the matters for which we must be consulted.

Likewise, our advice for radioactive material users ranges from the small school source to radioactive sources in the PBq range and above (i.e. we are RPA for a nuclear research reactor and several gamma irradiation facilities). Our advice therefore also covers the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 and transport regulations. We also provide RPA advice for users of NORM (naturally occuring radioactive materials).

Practical Radiation Protection Services

To complement our advisory role Ionactive also provides the complete range of practical services including radiation and contamination monitoring, onsite gamma spectrometry, leak testing, risk assessment, contingency planning, monitor testing, critical examinations and decommissioning support.

Radiation Safety Training

We run 2-day residential Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) safety training courses. Whilst not quite a 'busman's holiday', the courses have been well received - delegates find them extremely enjoyable and good value. Watch our new Radiation Safety Training Material Showcase to see what you will find on our courses.

Our Radiation Protection Adviser packages are very competitively priced offering an inclusive service. Click here to read more >>

Our 2 day residential Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS) training package is priced at £399 (inclusive of ensuite accommodation, colour workbook and all meals). Click here to read more >>

Our contingency based radiation protection training courses for the Fire, Police and other interested parties are brand new and offer a cost effective radiation safety training solution. Click here to read more >>