Radiation Protection Adviser Services

Description

To provide radiation protection advice on the use of sealed and unsealed sources and X-ray equipment and to provide laser safety advice to the University.The Service provider will;  Act as Radiation Protection Adviser to the University of Ulster. Any individual undertaking the duties must hold a Certificate of Core Competence from an Assessing Body recognized by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)  Act as Radioactive Waste Adviser to the University of Ulster. Any individual undertaking the duties must hold a certificate of recognition issued either under grandfather rights or from an approved assessing body.  Act as a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser for the transport of Class 7 dangerous goods by road and hold an appropriate Class 7 DGSA qualification  Carry out regular advisory visits. This will include those activities detailed in the appendix. These will be performed by a suitably experienced Radiation Protection Adviser.  Provide a report summarising the findings of the visit and advise on any actions required to comply with statutory requirements.  Provide advice through the Faculty of Life and Health Sciences Health and Safety Committee and DXA monitoring Group  Provide a risk assessment to cover the work with ionising radiation and local rules/procedures including contingency plans. These will be reviewed on an annual basis.  Provide laser safety advice, audits and training including written reports as required.  Provide a total of 115 hours work per year  Provide a 24 hour emergency call-out service with assistance on-site where necessary.  Provide same day access to advice by telephone