Guidance on approval of dosimetry services under the ionising radiations regulations 1985

Regulation 15 of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1985 gives the Health and Safety Executive the power to approve suitable dosimetry services for the purpose of Regulations 13 (dose assessment), 14 (accident dosimetry) and 27 (contingency plans). Part 3 of notes for guidance for dosimetry services wishing to apply to the HSE for approval is presented. This describes those aspects which are relevant to co-ordination of inputs from contributing approved dosimetry services (ADS's) and record keeping of assessed doses. It sets out the functions of the co-ordinating ADS's, gives guidance on interpretation of dose quantities, specifies the minimum content of dose records and describes suitable types of dose record storage. Finally the basis on which HSE will assess a service for approval is outlined. (U.K.)