SRP ' s Royal Charter states the role of the Society is to “ promote the science and art of radiation protection ”. This recognises the key role of radiation protection professionals in interpreting scientific understanding and applying it to real life situations .
This issue of Radiation Protection Today contains a selection of articles covering both the “ science ” and “ art ”. In addition to regular features , an RPA and RWA explains how seeing the influence of their advice makes the job so rewarding , and there is an outstanding article on mental health and coping with pressure in the workplace which should be essential reading for all professionals . We also have three articles on different aspects of radiation exposure during pregnancy , including effects on the foetus and whether to inform your employer .
On the “ science ” side , there are articles on critical examinations , radiological modelling for emergency planning and response , specialist dosimetry , monitoring workplaces for radon and a Soapbox piece arguing against making radiation risk assessments too long . There are also articles examining how radiation protection has changed , including the evolution of ionising radiation regulations and the practice of Health Physics in 1959 .
Radiation protection must continue to adapt to meet future challenges , including the tripling of world nuclear capacity , the deployment of new medical and net zero technologies , and issues of attracting and training the next generation workforce . These and related topics will be discussed at the next SRP Annual Conference in Hull on 13-15 May 2025 . The deadline for oral abstracts is 28 October 2024 and for poster abstracts is 24 February 2025 .
Trevor Jones - Editor
Cover photograph : Provided by Cerberus Nuclear - a wireframe CAD drawing of a bi-plane X-ray machine in a catheterisation laboratory . The contours show the X-ray radiation being blocked by the lead shielding in the walls of the room . Two contours are shown : an interpolated contour in block colours on the XY plane and a noninterpolated contour on the YZ plane . The image was produced using Cyclone from Orthrus Software .
© The Society for Radiological Protection ( SRP ) Autumn 2024 Publisher : The Society for Radiological Protection
Editorial Team : Editor : Trevor Jones Deputy Editor : Maureen McQueen Team Members : Oliver Caunt , Haleema Hann , Sarah Hunak , Sheila Liddle , Chris Perks , Neil Seymour , Gary Teague , Sam Watson
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Contents
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The Radioactive Source Lost in Australia |
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Letters to the Editor |
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Radiological Risk Assessments and Specialist |
Dosimetry |
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Soapbox |
10 |
Dealing with Stress in the Workplace |
12 |
Critical Examinations |
14 |
Monitoring Workplaces for Radon |
15 |
Radiological Modelling for Emergency |
Planning and Response |
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In the Hot Seat : James Taylor |
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What does a Radiation Protection Adviser |
do ? |
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Health Physics in 1959 |
24 |
A Case Study – Irradiation During Pregnancy |
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An RWA ' s Personal Experience of Pregnancy |
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Words from the Wise : Radiation Exposure |
During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding |
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Ask SRP |
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Evolution of the Ionising Radiations |
Regulations |
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Latest from Legs and Regs |
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Experience of Implementing the New RADAN |
Consents Regime in the Veterinary Sector |
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SRP Annual Conference 2024 , Eastbourne |
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Back to Basics pullout |
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Backscatter |
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The SRP Puzzle |
The Society for Radiological Protection is the UK ' s only professional society covering the entire field of radiation protection . Its objective is to promote the science and art of radiation protection and allied fields for the public benefit . Founded in 1963 , it was awarded a Royal Charter in 2007 and is the UK Associate Society affiliated to the International Radiation Protection Association .
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