Radiation

Introduction to radiation in the workplace

The main types of radiation and basic legal duties to protect workers and others

Links to guidance including protections, notification, radiography and dose monitoring

Before most work with ionising radiation, employers must notify or apply to HSE

Links to guidance including optical radiation, electromagnetic fields, sunbeds and whiteboards

Relevant legislation that applies to radiation in the workplace

Legal requirements for testing and controlling radon gas in workplaces

When RPAs are required, assessing bodies and HSE’s statement

Publications, websites and links to organisations for ionising and non-ionising radiation