One of the key principles of radiological protection is to keep doses As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP). This is achieved by various combinations and variations of three basic Parameters: Time of exposure, Distance from the source of radiation, Shielding to reduce the radiation. These parameters also apply to protection from COVID-19. Time In spaces that are enclosed or without…
23rd Sep 2020Latest News
In May this year the International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) started a consultation with all its…
14th Sep 2020
Following careful consideration and noting the continuing COVID-19 situation, SRP has decided to convert the upcoming…
14th Sep 2020
The introduction of 5G is a great advancement in mobile technology, however over recent months it has also resulted in…
30th Jun 2020
Nuclear safeguards are reporting and verification processes by which states demonstrate to the international community…
30th Jun 2020
We are pleased to announce that the Society's Annual Review for the period May 2019 to May 2020 is published today.…
24th Jun 2020
The use of x-ray machines for imaging animals in veterinary practice is subject to legislation, most notably the The…
9th Jun 2020Other News
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- Amazing Generosity & Utilising Equipment… 27th May 2020
- Training on the Guidance of Requirements… 26th May 2020
- Public Consultation on Radiation… 21st May 2020
- SRP's Annual Conference 28th Apr 2020
- Easter Message from SRP President 8th Apr 2020
- President's Statement on Covid-19 19th Mar 2020
- International Day of Women and Girls in… 11th Feb 2020
- SRP2020 News 29th Jan 2020
- New SRP 5K 17th Jan 2020
- First Co-hosted Young Generation Event 18th Dec 2019
Events
15th to 18th Mar 2021
SRP Annual Conference
Bournemouth International Centre
*** NEW DATES ANNOUNCED *** The 2020 and 2021 Annual Conference will now be combined and will now take place from 15 - 18 March 2021 in Bournemouth. All previous tickets will be automatically…
6th Oct 2020
Annual General Meeting
Virtual Meeting, 14:00 - 15:00
SRP's Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place virtually this year. Please do pre-book your attendance by clicking on 'ATTEND THIS EVENT' above. Joining instructions along with the…
7th to 8th Oct 2020
South West Conference 2020
Virtual Conference
This event will now run virtually - please see the member and non-member rates below. The SRP's South-West Regional Committee is currently planning a two day event to be held at Dillington…
11th Nov 2020
Recovery and Remediation following a nuclear/radiological emergency
Virtual Event
This event will now be run virtually - please see the rates for members and non-members below. The initial 'Response' phase of a radiological or nuclear emergency tends to receive most…
1st Jan 2021
Radioactive Source Security Training Course for RWAs
Postponed until 2021
This course will now be postponed until 2021. Due to the nature of the course, we will be unable to provide this virtually at this time. To become recognised as an individual RWA you need to be…
External Events
Past Events
11th Sep 2020
How to Read Legislation
Webinar, 12:00 - 13:00
Most people working in Radiation Protection (RP) need to read primary or secondary legislation from time to time. Reading the words is one thing; understanding what they say and what they don't say is…
24th Jul 2020
Introduction to Gamma Spectroscopy
Webinar, 12:00 - 13:00
This webinar was in partnership with AURPO. You can view the presentation here, the question and answers here and the video from the webinar below. The techniques of gamma-ray…
2nd Jul 2020
Introduction to Decommissioning a Non-nuclear Facility
Webinar, 12:00 - 13:00 (BST)
In partnership which AURPO, Julie Turner, from the AURPO Executive Committee, discussed the process of decommissioning an internal radiochemistry facility, what needed to be considered and some of the…
19th Jun 2020
An Introduction to Liquid Scintillation Counting
Webinar, 12:00 - 13:00
In partnership with AURPO, Dr Oliver Preedy and Dr Helen Cauldbeck from the AURPO Executive Committee, presented this webinar which gave an overview of how liquid scintillation counting works, sample…
17th Jun 2020
IRMF
Webinar
The IRMF this year was a webinar due to Covid-19. The programme from the day can now be viewed here. The presentations can be found below (member access only) and the questions and answers from…