Radiation
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Introduction to radiation in the workplace
The main types of radiation and basic legal duties to protect workers and others
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Ionising radiation
Links to guidance including protections, notification, radiography and dose monitoring
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Notify or apply for consent for ionising radiation work
Before most work with ionising radiation, employers must notify or apply to HSE
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Non-ionising radiation
Links to guidance including optical radiation, electromagnetic fields, sunbeds and whiteboards
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The legal base for radiation
Relevant legislation that applies to radiation in the workplace
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Radon in the workplace
Legal requirements for testing and controlling radon gas in workplaces
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Radiation protection advisers (RPAs)
When RPAs are required, assessing bodies and HSE’s statement
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Resources and useful links
Publications, websites and links to organisations for ionising and non-ionising radiation
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