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Radiation Protection Services

Department of Medical Physics, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital,
Great Western Road, Gloucester, GL1 3NN
Tel: 08454 226907 or 08454 226117 Fax: 08454 226489

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Equipment Audit

Most users of ionising radiation need to appoint a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) in accordance with legislation.
We have two certificated Radiation Protection Adviser's who can provide advice, comments and recommendations in the following areas:

Compliance with current legislation
Room design, layout and shielding
Siting of equipment emitting ionising radiation
Siting and Transport of Radioactive Materials
Leakage Testing of sealed sources
Local Rules and Systems of Work
Investigation of Incidents
Personnel Monitoring, dosimetry and record keeping

David Taylor is our Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Adviser and Laser Protection Adviser. He regularly teaches UV physics to phototherapists undertaking formal training courses, and organises annual study days for dermatology phototherapists. He is a member of the British Photodermatology Group and works closely with the National Physical Laboratory and other physics groups to improve the standards of UV radiation therapy and calibration.

For meter calibration, clinic visits or advice on UV physics and noise hazards, Please contact David through the main office.

Contact Anne Welsh
Radiation Protection Adviser
Radiotherapy
Veterinary & Dental

Contact Kathleen Farrant
Radiation Protection Adviser
Diagnostic Radiology
Veterinary & Dental