Radiation resources and useful links

This page provides resources and links to websites relating to ionising and non-ionising radiation. HSE is not responsible for and cannot guarantee the accuracy of information on sites that it does not manage and a hyperlink does not mean HSE endorses the linked site.

Ionising radiation

Regulations

Ionising Radiation Protection Series information sheets

Research reports

Other core guidance and information

Contacts and organisations

The UK Health Security Agency provides detailed information on radiation.

Local authorities will be responsible for the enforcement of any retail outlet where small amounts of ionising radiation may be encountered (such as repairs of luminised watches).

Non-ionising radiation

Resources

Research

Research reports on non-ionising radiation

International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection

The International Commission on Non-Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) is a charitable body of independent scientific experts established by the International Radiation Protection Association.

Their principal aim is to provide information and advice on the potential health hazard of exposure to non-ionising radiation including electromagnetic fields (EMFs).

ICNIRP guidelines on exposure to EMFs

ICNIRP has developed guidelines providing protection against all known health effects from EMFs. These guidelines are the result of an extensive process of expert review of the scientific literature and consultation with other experts and professional bodies.

You can find the latest guidelines and other information on the ICNIRP website.

More information and standards on electromagnetic fields

Contacts and organisations

 

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Updated 2025-04-04