SAFETY IN THE DESIGN AND USE OF GAMMA AND ELECTRON IRRADIATION FACILITIES: A GREAT BRITAIN VIEW

摘要

The Health and Safety Executive is the main enforcing authority for health and safety legislation in industrial premises in Great Britain. Adequate standards of ionising radiation protection in such workplaces should be achieved by compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1985 and the associated Approved Code of Practice. The Health and Safety Executive has published guidance on safety in the design and use of gamma and electron irradiation facilities. A survey has been undertaken to assess current standards of radiation protection within a sample of industrial irradiation facilities in Great Britain. Compliance with the Regulations and the impact of the new guidance has been assessed. The findings of this survey are described and are being used to develop technical strategies for future inspection and enforcement of the Regulations in such facilities.