Radiation Protection Today Spring 2024 Issue 6 | Page 3

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
© The Society for Radiological Protection ( SRP ) Spring 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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Electromagnetic Fields and Pacemaker
Interference : Helping People Back to Work
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Development of Electronic Dosimetry
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Personal Dosimetry
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Letters to the Editor
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Ask SRP
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Soapbox
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Maintenance and Repair of Radiation
Monitoring Instruments
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Routine Radiological Surveys
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Contaminated Land Monitoring
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Monitoring to Support a Radiological
Environmental Permit
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International News
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What is a Qualified Person ? Radiation
Metrology
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Working Internationally in Radiation
Protection
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The History and Evolution of the Radiation
Workers Compensation Scheme
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Latest from Legs and Regs
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HERCA Who ?
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Challenges in an Early Radiation Protection
Career
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SRP Events 2024
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Affiliated Organisations Collaborate on
Exciting New Product
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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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