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Posted By C.W
After some information/guidance on the above.
Came across one on a site we are working on as PC, the user and Client are under the impression that because the local EA advised them that they do not need to display any Radiation warning signage on site that they are in some way exempt from the Regs.
Who makes up the local rules and from what? eg are the EA involved, and are the local rules different for different areas?
are the local rules just another name for the SSOW?
I have a copy of the HSE info sheet no 3 with regards to the NDG
Thanks
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Posted By Ian Waldram
For any non-exempt use of Ionising Radiation, the duty holder must appoint a competent person as Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) and there is an agreed UK standard for the qualifications and experience needed by an RPA. A prime role for the RPA is to prepare/advise on suitable Local Rules, which comprise the safe system of work for that IR source. Local Rules should cover normal operations, maintenance, occasional checks for IR leakage and emergency procedures - which will include notifying the RPA.
I'm a bit surprised the EA have said there is no need for a radiation sign, usually the source has to be suitably labelled - but maybe it is very low power and so exempt from the IR Regs?
Once the Local Rules have been agreed, the duty holder also has to appoint someone as the Radiation Prtoection Supervisor - they also have to be competent, but to as lesser standard. The supplier of the IG device should be able to advise on any exemptions which apply, otherwise follow the IR Regs.
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Posted By Bob Youel
Contact the HSE as the EA are interested in the environmental contamination whereas the HSE are concerned with the human contamination and trees etc cannot read so signs are not needed for them. Additionally the Safety signs regs must be adhered to and this includes IR notices etc
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Posted By SteveD-M
The EA may have said there is no need for a permit to be displyed...
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Posted By Flic
The EA also get involved with radioactive substances as they issue Registration documents for radioactive substances above certain thresholds. These Registration documents set out certain conditions within them. The EA are likely to be un-interested in the sources that do not fall within their remit.
If this is the case, then the HSE are your best bet to find out what conditions you need to meet.
Flic
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