HSE statement on the approval of dosimetry services

This statement is intended to assist dosimetry services who may wish to be approved by the U.K. Health and Safety Executive under Regulation 15 of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1985. It also serves to inform approved dosimetry services of changes in the arrangements which HSE makes for approval and reassessment of dosimetry services. A general description of the administrative arrangements for making application is given and the subsequent processing of such applications by the HSE is outlined. Background notes on the requirements of the Regulations are given in Appendix I. The fees which are chargeable from 20/8/92 are given in Appendix II. (Author)