Radiation Legislation

Question 1

What does IRR17 concern?

Answer 1

The protection of staff and public from ionising radiation

Question 2

What does IRR2000 IRMER concern?

Answer 2

Protection of patients

Question 3

What are the main requirements of IRR17?

Answer 3

Radiation protection advisers
Risk assessment
Local rules and radiation protection supervisor
Controlled areas
Dose limits

Question 4

What is a RPA?

Answer 4

Radiation protection adviser - help w/ legislation

Local expert can help w/ legislation

Question 5

What is RPS?

Answer 5

Radiation protection supervisor - ensures rules are followed

Question 6

What is ALARs

Answer 6

As low as reasonably practicable

Question 7

How to achieve ALAR?

Answer 7

Hierarchy of controls
Monitoring
Proper use of PPE
Dose constraints
Restrictions for pregnant workers
Formal investigation levels

Question 8

What are the dose limitations for classified workers?

Answer 8

Employees 18+

Whole body dose = 20mSv/anum

Question 9

What are the dose limitation for unclassified workers?

Answer 9

Trainees under 19

Whole body dose = 6mSv/ anum

Question 10

What are the dose limitations for the general public?

Answer 10

Whole body dose = 1mSv

Question 11

Difference between referrer., practitioner and operator?

Answer 11

Referrer (HCP) - reffer to practitioner must provide sufficient evidence for exposure

Practitioner - responsible for medical exposure and justifies x-ray

Operator - carrier out clinical aspect

Question 12

What is a controlled area?

Answer 12

Often designated as a whole area
If dose exceeds 6mSv/year
Special procedures to restrict exposure

Question 13

What is a supervised dose?

Answer 13

Less 1mSv per year