Users of Ionising Radiation who may require our services
If you belong to one of these sectors and believe you need advice then please visit our Radiation Protection Adviser services Page
If you belong to one of these sectors and believe you need advice then please visit our Radiation Protection Adviser services Page
Practices or processes likely to require our services:
Universities and Colleges
- unsealed sources in biomedical research
- sealed sources in physics research
- x-ray crystallography for materials research
- static eliminator sources (Po-210) on weighing balance
- irradiators (Cs-137)
- legacy source and radioactive waste
Light Industry
- X-ray equipment for office security
- X-ray baggage screening equipment in airports
- X-ray screening at ports and docks (including linac applications)
- Portable XRF applications (e.g. Niton)
Industry
- level gauges on fluid process tank (Am-241, Cs-137, Ba-133)
- thickness gauge on a paper making / textiles machine (Sr-90)
- static eliminator source in a paint spraying booth (Po-210)
- static eliminator source on a weighing balance
- x-rays facilities for quality control (including XRF PMI / Niton applications)
- irradiator (Co-60, for product irradiation or process sterilisation)
- radiography of pipe welds (Co-60, Ir-192, Se-75, betatron, linac)
- neutron moisture / density measurements in construction (Ambe)
- radioactive waste incineration assessment
Schools
- radioactive sources for demonstrations
- cloud chamber experiments
Museums
- geological specimens
- radioactive antique articles (Ra-226 in watches, dials abd clocks)
Research Establishments & Pharmaceuticals
- unsealed sources in biomedical research
- unsealed sources in biological research
- irradiators
- field trials using radioactive materials
- x-ray equipment for crystal structure research
Veterinary & Dentistry Practices
- x-ray equipment
Medical Establishments
- x-ray equipment
- radioisotope use
- radiotherapy
Farming
- level gauges (Am-241 silos / combine harvesters)
Services
Our Suitability
This area is to demonstrate our suitability through examples of client RPA Work
Decommissioning Support / Surveying
RPA for Reactor Decommissioning Planning project (including provision of peer review and QA services). Provision of RPA advice and practical onsite support for a Po-210 filter decommissioning project. Provide onsite alpha, beta, gamma radiation and contamination clearance surveys (several similar projects during 2006).
Portable XRF (PMI) (e.g Niton)
We are RPA for many clients who use portable XRF equipment (e.g. the ‘Niton’) in Positive Material Identification (PMI). Our clients range from those involved in the oil industry, electronics, plastics manufacture, cabling and safety equipment. Our experience in developing work place risk assessments and training has shown how these devices can be used safely and compliantly.
Irradiators / e-beam facilities
Full RPA service for clients who operate Co-60 irradiators (> PBq) and linac (6MeV) sterilisation plants. Audit of radiation protection systems, interlocks, hazard assessments, monitoring and training.
Open / Closed Sources
RPA support for a large number of open and closed (sealed & unsealed) source users – ranging from small school sources to irradiators and reactors in the PBq range.
International Radiation Protection Service
Legacy source storage and disposal issues in Qatar, NORM management options in Qatar, Am-241 gauging systems in New Zealand. Application of IAEA regulations and local legislation as appropriate.
X-ray critical examination / RPA Service
Full RPA and associated services to clients operating x-rays and accelerators for many types of security applications and similar. Critical examination and appraisals for new designs, shielding calculations, certificates of conformity and training.
Radioactive Waste Management Procedures
The development and implementation of radioactive waste management procedures for several clients. Implementation of new RSA93 management conditions BPM.
RPA for Universities, Colleges and Schools
Routine RPA advice given on a daily basis to several clients in this category. Important to recognise that no query is too small for the RPA to deal with. Often a phone call or an e-mail is all that is necessary to assure client that compliance and best practice is being achieved.
Decommissioning Support / Surveying
RPA for Reactor Decommissioning Planning project (including provision of peer review and QA services). Provision of RPA advice and practical onsite support for a Po-210 filter decommissioning project. Provide onsite alpha, beta, gamma radiation and contamination clearance surveys (several similar projects during 2006).
Portable XRF (PMI) (e.g Niton)
We are RPA for many clients who use portable XRF equipment (e.g. the ‘Niton’) in Positive Material Identification (PMI). Our clients range from those involved in the oil industry, electronics, plastics manufacture, cabling and safety equipment. Our experience in developing work place risk assessments and training has shown how these devices can be used safely and compliantly.
Irradiators / e-beam facilities
Full RPA service for clients who operate Co-60 irradiators (> PBq) and linac (6MeV) sterilisation plants. Audit of radiation protection systems, interlocks, hazard assessments, monitoring and training.
Open / Closed Sources
RPA support for a large number of open and closed (sealed & unsealed) source users – ranging from small school sources to irradiators and reactors in the PBq range.
International Radiation Protection Service
Legacy source storage and disposal issues in Qatar, NORM management options in Qatar, Am-241 gauging systems in New Zealand. Application of IAEA regulations and local legislation as appropriate.
X-ray critical examination / RPA Service
Full RPA and associated services to clients operating x-rays and accelerators for many types of security applications and similar. Critical examination and appraisals for new designs, shielding calculations, certificates of conformity and training.
Radioactive Waste Management Procedures
The development and implementation of radioactive waste management procedures for several clients. Implementation of new RSA93 management conditions BPM.
RPA for Universities, Colleges and Schools
Routine RPA advice given on a daily basis to several clients in this category. Important to recognise that no query is too small for the RPA to deal with. Often a phone call or an e-mail is all that is necessary to assure client that compliance and best practice is being achieved.
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