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Development of revised Ionising Radiations Regulations

P G Buckley1, W P Bines, P T Kemball

  • 1Radiation Protection Policy Unit, Health and Safety Executive, London, UK.

Journal of Radiological Protection : Official Journal of the Society for Radiological Protection
|July 10, 1998
PubMed
Summary

New regulations for ionising radiation are proposed, revising the 1985 Ionising Radiations Regulations to align with European standards. These changes focus on justification, risk assessment, and competence of radiation protection advisers.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiation Protection
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Public Health

Background:

  • International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) 60 standards necessitated revisions to the European Basic Safety Standards Directive.
  • This revision requires an update to the existing Ionising Radiations Regulations 1985 in the UK.
  • The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has issued proposals for new regulations for public consultation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the background and influences behind the proposed revisions to the Ionising Radiations Regulations.
  • To describe the methods used to develop proposals acceptable to stakeholders.
  • To detail key proposed changes in the regulations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of ICRP 60 standards and European Basic Safety Standards Directive.

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  • Analysis of stakeholder feedback during public consultation.
  • Development of revised regulatory proposals, including structural and legal changes.

    • Main Results:

    • Proposed integration of Outside Workers Regulations.
    • New proposals for justification, prior authorisation, and risk assessment.
    • Introduction of two options for dose limitation systems and revised competence recognition for Radiation Protection Advisers.

    Conclusions:

    • Revised Ionising Radiations Regulations are expected by mid-next year, with most provisions effective from January 1, 2000.
    • The process involved extensive consultation and alignment with European directives.
    • The aim is to ensure comprehensive and broadly acceptable radiation protection standards.