Northern Ireland Statutory Rule
2017
Northern Ireland
Ionising Radiations Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017
At a glance
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What's here
32 compliance obligations
Who this Act binds
Business-side actors with duties under this Act, ranked by how often they appear.
- Employer 32
Other Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Employers also bound by 694 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 236 duties
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 1998 120 duties
- TULRCA 1992 1992 72 duties
- Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 1996 52 duties
- Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 2003 50 duties
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1 — PRELIMINARY
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Interpretation
Application
Duties under the Regulations
Part 2 — GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES
Notification of certain work
- Notify HSENI before starting work with ionising radiation Employer
Registration of certain practices
- Register with HSENI before carrying out any practice involving ionising radiation (unless exempt) Employer
Consent to carry out specified practices
- Obtain HSENI consent before carrying out specified radiation practices Employer
Radiation risk assessments
- Assess radiation risks before starting work and prevent accidents Employer
Restriction of exposure
- Restrict exposure to ionising radiation so far as is reasonably practicable Employer
Personal protective equipment
- Provide suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) and storage facilities Employer
Maintenance and examination of engineering controls
- Maintain and examine engineering controls and personal protective equipment Employer
Dose limitation
- Ensure ionising radiation dose limits are not exceeded Employer
Contingency plans
- Prepare contingency plan for foreseeable radiation accidents Employer
Part 3 — ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RADIATION PROTECTION
Radiation protection adviser
- Consult and appoint a suitable radiation protection adviser in writing Employer
Information, instruction and training
- Provide radiation protection training, information and instruction to employees Employer
Co-operation between employers
- Cooperate with other employers on ionising radiation safety Employer
Part 4 — DESIGNATED AREAS
Designation of controlled or supervised areas
- Designate controlled and supervised radiation areas Employer
Local rules and radiation protection supervisors
- Prepare local rules and appoint radiation protection supervisors Employer
Additional requirements for designated areas
- Manage controlled areas for ionising radiation Employer
Monitoring of designated areas
- Monitor designated radiation areas, maintain equipment and keep records Employer
Part 5 — CLASSIFICATION AND MONITORING OF PERSONS
Designation of classified persons
- Designate employees as classified persons if they exceed radiation dose thresholds Employer
Dose assessment and recording
- Assess and record radiation doses for classified persons Employer
Estimated and notional doses and special entries
- Investigate and correct dose records when dosemeter is lost or dose appears wrong Employer
Dosimetry for accidents etc
- Arrange dose assessment and notify HSENI after radiation accidents Employer
Medical surveillance
- Ensure medical surveillance and health records for radiation workers Employer
Investigation and notification of overexposure
- Investigate and notify suspected radiation overexposure Employer
Dose limitation for overexposed employees
- Restrict overexposed employees' future radiation doses Employer
Part 6 — ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Sealed sources and articles containing or embodying radioactive substances
- Use sealed sources and prevent leakage from radioactive articles Employer
Accounting for radioactive substances
- Account for and keep records of radioactive substances Employer
Keeping and moving of radioactive substances
- Ensure safe storage and movement of radioactive substances Employer
Notification of certain occurrences
- Notify HSENI immediately of certain incidents involving radioactive substances and investigate suspected incidents Employer
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Duties of manufacturers etc of articles for use in work with ionising radiation
Equipment used for medical exposure
Misuse of or interference with sources of ionising radiation
Part 7 — DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES AND MISCELLANEOUS
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Duties of employees
Approval of dosimetry services
Defence on contravention
Exemption certificates
Application within the territorial sea
Modifications relating to the Ministry of Defence etc
Transitional provisions and savings
Modifications and revocation
Schedules
The employer shall ensure that any employee in respect of...
- Ensure no employee exceeds radiation dose limits Employer
An employer shall not put into effect a system of...
- Do not implement a dose limitation system without consultation, written notice, and HSENI notification Employer
Where there is reasonable cause to believe that any employee...
- Investigate and report suspected overexposure to ionising radiation Employer
An employer shall review the decision to put into effect...
- Review dose limitation system every five years Employer
Where an employer puts into effect a system of dose...
- Record reasons for dose limitation system and preserve for 30 years or until worker turns 75 Employer
Browse 75 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
Work with ionising radiation is not required to be notified...
The criteria for the exemption from notification of work with...
Work with ionising radiation only meets the requirements of paragraph...
In paragraph 2(b), “found to be justified” has the meaning...
In this Schedule, “the chief inspector” has the meaning assigned...
Responsibilities and organisational arrangements for protection and safety.
Quality assurance.
Staff competences, including information and training.
Design features of the facility and of radiation sources.
Anticipated occupational and public exposures in normal operation.
Safety assessment of the activities and the facility in order...
Emergency procedures.
Maintenance, testing, inspection and servicing so as to ensure that...
Management of radioactive waste and arrangements for the disposal of...
Management of disused sources.
Employees and trainees of 18 years of age or above
Where as a result of a review undertaken pursuant to...
In any case where— (a) the dose limits specified in...
In any case where, as a result of a review...
Any person who is aggrieved by the decision of the...
Chapter I of the Schedule to the Deregulation (Model Appeal...
Without prejudice to paragraph 1— (a) the limit on equivalent...
Trainees aged under 18 years
Without prejudice to paragraph 3— (a) the limit on equivalent...
Other persons
Paragraph 5 does not apply in relation to any person...
Without prejudice to paragraphs 5 and 6—
For the purposes of regulation 12(2), the limit on effective...
Without prejudice to paragraph 8— (a) the limit on equivalent...
The implementation of requirements as to controlled and supervised areas....
The prior examination of plans for installations and the acceptance...
The regular calibration of equipment provided for monitoring levels of...
The periodic examination and testing of engineering controls, design features,...
Individual serial number of the passbook.
In respect of services performed by the classified outside worker—...
A statement that the passbook has been approved by the...
Date of issue of the passbook by the approved dosimetry...
The name, telephone number and mark of endorsement of the...
The name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the...
Full name (surname, forenames), date of birth, gender and national...
Date of the last medical review of the classified outside...
The relevant dose limits applicable to the classified outside worker...
The cumulative dose assessment in mSv for the year to...
The following particulars shall be contained in a health record...
For the purpose of Regulation 2(4)— (a) the quantity ratio...
In any case where the isotopic composition of a radioactive...
(1) In this Schedule— “the 2000 Regulations” means the Ionising...
(1) Any thing done, or having effect as if done,...
Where on or before 5th February 2018 an employer commences...
A person who carries out a registrable practice (within the...
A person who carries out a practice requiring consent under...
Where an employer has, in respect of an employee, applied...
In paragraph 6 the deemed approval granted by that paragraph...
A radiation passbook approved for the purposes of the 2000...
Where a superseded provision provides a period of time within...
The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Northern Ireland) Order 1990
The Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012
The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016
The Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1993
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1997
Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999
The Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2001
The High-activity Sealed Radioactive Sources and Orphan Sources Regulations 2005
The REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008
The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2010
Interpretation
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Enforcement and responsible bodies
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Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland
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