Posted By Paul Leadbetter Ian Check the information at this link: http://www.hse.gov.uk/hthdir/noframes/iradiat.htm Paul

Posted By Jane Blunt Dear Ian You mention that he did not know the answers to some important questions. This suggests that while his education on the technology and science is fine, his knowledge of the legislative aspects needs some improvement. To be an RPA you need to have both, but there are courses available, and no doubt this person could aspire to that level of knowledge. Bear in mind that the structure of management of ionising radiation has several levels of appointment. The manager of the area writes the local rules, the Radiation Protection Supervisor acts as local watchdog to ensure that the rules are obeyed, and the Radiation Protection Adviser makes sure that everything is in order and acts as an independent source of advice and guidance. Hence the RPA should know the answers! RPAs also, I believe, have to be approved by the HSE. Jane