Radiation Protection Today Spring 2024 Issue 6

Radiological surveys and monitoring

Although the physics of different types of radiation have long been understood , the system of radiological protection continues to be developed as society ' s uses of radiation increases and our understanding of the

biological effects evolves . Advances in radiation detection , monitoring and dosimetry technologies have enhanced the ability to assess and mitigate radiation risks , and computerisation has enabled more accurate dose assessments . International organisations such as the ICRP and IAEA play a crucial role in developing and promoting a standardised system of radiological protection through the publication of guidelines and recommendations based on the latest scientific evidence .

The challenges of radiological protection are not restricted to ionising radiations . This issue of Radiation Protection Today includes a thought-provoking article on the interference of electromagnetic radiation with implanted medical devices , which are fitted to 8-12 million people worldwide .

Alongside regular sections , this issue of the magazine features articles on the theme of radiological surveys and monitoring . These cover the development of electronic dosemeters and personal dosimetry ; differences in monitoring instruments designed for civilian and military use ; the design of radiological surveys and monitoring programmes for different purposes ; and what constitutes a Qualified Person for radiation metrology . There is also an article discussing differences in regulatory approaches to radiation protection between different countries .

A recent letter ( page 12 ) highlights the ease of access which SRP provides to a wide network of experts covering all aspects of radiological protection . If you have a technical question , feel strongly about a topic , or would like to contribute to a future issue of the magazine , please get in touch by emailing RPToday @ srp-uk . org .

Trevor Jones - Editor

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

Production : Harris Associates

Design : TQ Print & Design

Views expressed are not necessarily those of the publishers . No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of the publishers .

Contents

4	Electromagnetic Fields and Pacemaker
Interference : Helping People Back to Work
6	Development of Electronic Dosimetry
10	Personal Dosimetry
12	Letters to the Editor
14	Ask SRP
16	Soapbox
17	Maintenance and Repair of Radiation
Monitoring Instruments
19	Routine Radiological Surveys
21	Contaminated Land Monitoring
23	Monitoring to Support a Radiological
Environmental Permit
25	International News
26	What is a Qualified Person ? Radiation
Metrology
27	Working Internationally in Radiation
Protection
29	The History and Evolution of the Radiation
Workers Compensation Scheme
30	Latest from Legs and Regs
31	HERCA Who ?
32	Challenges in an Early Radiation Protection
Career
34	SRP Events 2024
35	Affiliated Organisations Collaborate on
Exciting New Product
36	Back to Basics pullout
37	Backscatter
38	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 .

www . srp-uk . org Registered Charity in England & Wales No . 1122804

Printed on recyclable paper sourced from responsibly managed forests using vegetable-based inks . This issue is also available digitally at www . srp-rpt . uk

Cover photograph : Science Photo Library Cover design : ollustration

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