Radiation Protection Adviser

Our Radiation Protection Advisers are certified by the assessing body RPA2000, and possess both the qualifications and experience to help your organisation provide a safe and compliant work environment.

Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs) are recognised authorities who are qualified to provide advice to employers working with ionising radiations and guidance on how to comply with relevant health and safety regulations.

In the UK, the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) states that all employers who work with ionising radiations must seek advice from an RPA.

By appointing Lucion Radiation Protection Services (LRPS) as your RPA, your company gains access to over 100 years of collective experience and round-the-clock radiation protection services to a wide range of sectors from energy to education.

Our highly-qualified team has the technical know-how to deliver first-class radiation services that will help your company provide a safe working environment for employees and achieve regulatory compliance.

Radiation Protection Adviser Services

Our services include: 

Annual RPA appointment and retainer so we can assist you when you need it.
Measuring and quantifying the radiological hazards to create associated risk assessments and designate Supervised or Controlled Areas accordingly.
Designing and reviewing new facilities to ensure they’re fit for purpose and adequately shielded.
Assessing and inspecting the control measures used to protect your staff.
Conducting audits and providing remedial advice and recommendations to ensure your continued compliance.
Delivering training tailored specifically to your company’s needs, from Radiation Protection Supervisors to management/directors so everyone knows their responsibilities under IRR17.
Developing local rules and contingency plans to ensure radiation is used safely at work and accidents are responded to effectively.
Providing dose assessments and conduct accident investigations.
24-hour emergency contact should you need us any time of day.

All our RPAs are certified by the assessing body RPA 2000, which is recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – and have both the qualifications, experience and expertise to help your organisation provide a safe and compliant work environment.

Case studies

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Radon Surveys for Northern UK-Based Mine

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Radiological Land Survey at Ravenscraig

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Decommissioning NORM Management for BW Offshore

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Testimonials

“Lucion Radiation Protection Services (formerly known as Aberdeen Radiation Protection Services) proved to be a vital contributor throughout the project.

They provided on and offshore radiation protection and radioactive waste advice to BWO, offshore surveys and preparation of the necessary documentation, enabling the FPSO to move from its operating location to a shipyard in the Far East for refit.”

BW Offshore

We have been working with Aberdeen Radiation Protection Services (now known as Lucion) for just under 7 years, with them as our appointed RPA/DGSA. They offer a fantastic service and have been a great support to us over the years. They have an enormous wealth of knowledge within their team and are skilled and proficient.

They provide our Radiation Protection Supervisor and Radioactive Source Transport training, which is always highly commended by our workforce for content and delivery.

Very pleased with the continued excellent service.

Kim Parker ETest Limited

Radiation Protection Adviser FAQs

An RPS is responsible for supervising work with ionising radiation at a local level, ensuring compliance with local rules and procedures. An RPA, on the other hand, is a legally required appointment who advises the employer on complying with the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 and implementing safe systems of work.

A Radiation Protection Adviser is a qualified expert who provides advice on complying with legal requirements and optimising radiation protection. Under IRR17, employers must consult with an RPA in various situations, such as when planning new work with ionising radiation or when there has been a significant change to existing work practices.

The primary legislation governing radiation protection in the UK is the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17) and the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (EPR16). These regulations set out the requirements for employers to protect employees and the public from the risks of ionising radiation exposure, as well as the management and disposal of radioactive waste.

Radiation is the emission or transmission of energy in the form of waves or particles through space or a medium. There are two types of radiation: ionizing (e.g., X-rays, gamma rays) and non-ionising (e.g., radio waves, microwaves).

Ionising radiation can cause damage to living tissues, while non-ionizing radiation is generally less harmful but can still pose risks at high levels of exposure.