IRMER

Question 1

Ionising radiations regulations 2017 IRR17

Answer 1

Too effect 1st jan 2018

Question 2

The ionising radiation (medical exposure) regulations 2017 (IRMER17)

Answer 2

Took effect 6th feb 2018

Question 3

Why new regulations

Answer 3

Basic safety standards directive 2013 (European council directive 2013)

Question 4

The ionising radiations regulations 2017
Graded approach
1. Notification
2. Registration
3. Consent

Answer 4

1. Notification - work with low concentrations of radionuclides (low risk)
2. Registration - work with radiation generators (most dental practices) and artificial radionuclides
3. Consent - administering radiopharmaceuticals to patients (high risk)

Question 5

Local rules

Answer 5

1. Introduction
2. Roles and responsibilities
3. Appointed persons
   - radiation protection advisor and supervisor

Question 6

Radiation protection advisor

Answer 6

The employer must consult an RPA about observance of the regulations
- plans for installation
- acceptance of new / modified equipment
- PPE / controlled areas

Question 7

RPA and MPE

Answer 7

RPA (required under IR17) and MPE (medical physics expert) required under IRMER17)
+ must have certificate of competence

Question 8

Radiation protection supervisor

Answer 8

Supervises the radiation work
- understand regulations / precautions / handle emergency
- must be adequately trained