Radiation Protection Unit

Tools commonly used for radiation protection. These include risk assessments, proposed schemes of work, local rules, forms, checklists, signs, laser pointers, radon and RETAIN (online recording system for unsealed and naturally occuring radioactive materials).

• Radiation Protection Supervisor Contacts (secured)
• Departmental Laser Supervisor Contacts (secured)
• Risk Assessments (secured)
• Training Courses

New/Updated

• Radiation Risk Assessments (secured)
• RP COP012 - The University’s Organisation and Arrangements for Compliance with its Authorisations under the Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (PDF)
• Laser Pointers
• GN050 - Checklist for New Radiation Workers (PDF)

We provide guidance and advice on all aspects of work at the University relating to ionising and non-ionising radiation.

Radiation protection Codes of Practice & guidance, for use in conjunction with the University's Health and Safety Policy.

Information and timetables for the radiation protection safety courses provided by the RPU and arrangements for the Competence Assessments

Information and access for the RETAIN system. Used for recording usage and disposal of unsealed radioactive substances.

Here you will find lots of useful information about radon and radon monitoring at the University.