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Made under: Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Enforced by: HSE, ONR
Status: In Force
Penalty ceiling: Imprisonment 12 of 37 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 6 carry different penalties and 19 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.

Does it bind you?

Business-side roles with duties under this instrument.

Employer34 Manufacturer1 Employee1 Any Person1

Other Acts binding the same actors

If a role above is yours, these are the other instruments that most often bind it.

Employer — also bound by 682 other Acts

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 241 duties

Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 120 duties

TULRCA 1992 72 duties

Income Tax (Earnings and Pensions) Act 2003 54 duties

Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 53 duties

Manufacturer — also bound by 502 other Acts

Pressure Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 93 duties

Measuring Instruments Regulations 2016 85 duties

Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments Regulations 2016 78 duties

Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/654 of 19 December 2016 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1628 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to technical and general requirements relating to emission limits and type-approval for internal combustion engines for non-road mobile machinery 76 duties

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 75 duties

Employee — also bound by 189 other Acts

Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations) 18 duties

Employment Rights (Northern Ireland) Order 1996 (current NI employment law) 13 duties

The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 11 duties

Shared Parental Leave Regulations 2014 10 duties

Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations 2002 9 duties

Any Person — also bound by 2340 other Acts

Human Medicines Regulations 2012 184 duties

Merchant Shipping Act 1995 144 duties

Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016 104 duties

Communications Act 2003 92 duties

Road Traffic Act 1988 92 duties

What it requires

Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.

Part 1

PRELIMINARY

0 of 4 sections shown

4 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.001 Citation and commencement

s.002 Interpretation

s.003 Application

s.004 Duties under the Regulations

Part 2

GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

9 of 9 sections shown

s.005 Notification of certain work Regulated

Notify HSE or ONR before starting work with ionising radiationEmployer

s.006 Registration of certain practices Regulated

s.007 Consent to carry out specified practices Regulated

Obtain HSE or ONR consent before carrying out specified radiation practicesEmployer

s.008 Radiation risk assessments Prosecution

Conduct and act on radiation risk assessmentsEmployer

Unlimited fine

s.009 Restriction of exposure Regulated

Restrict exposure to ionising radiation so far as is reasonably practicableEmployer

s.010 Personal protective equipment Imprisonment

Ensure personal protective equipment is suitable and properly storedEmployer

s.011 Maintenance and examination of engineering controls etc and personal protective equipment Regulated

Maintain and test radiation safety controls and protective equipmentEmployer

s.012 Dose limitation Imprisonment

Keep radiation exposure within legal dose limitsEmployer

s.013 Contingency plans Imprisonment

Prepare and maintain contingency plans for radiation accidentsEmployer

Part 3

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RADIATION PROTECTION

3 of 3 sections shown

s.014 Radiation protection adviser Prosecution

Appoint a suitable radiation protection adviser (RPA) in writingEmployer

Unlimited fine

s.015 Information, instruction and training Prosecution

Provide radiation protection training and information to employeesEmployer

Unlimited fine

s.016 Co-operation between employers Regulated

Co-operate and share information when sharing a site with radiation risksEmployer

Part 4

DESIGNATED AREAS

4 of 4 sections shown

s.017 Designation of controlled or supervised areas Prosecution

Designate controlled and supervised radiation areasEmployer

Unlimited fine

s.018 Local rules and radiation protection supervisors Prosecution

Set local rules and appoint Radiation Protection SupervisorsEmployer

Unlimited fine

s.019 Additional requirements for designated areas Imprisonment

Manage and control access to radiation designated areasEmployer

s.020 Monitoring of designated areas Prosecution

Monitor radiation levels and maintain testing equipmentEmployer

Unlimited fine

Part 5

CLASSIFICATION AND MONITORING OF PERSONS

7 of 7 sections shown

s.021 Designation of classified persons Prosecution

Designate employees as 'classified persons' based on radiation exposureEmployer

Unlimited fine

s.022 Dose assessment and recording Prosecution

Assess and record radiation doses for classified employeesEmployer

Unlimited fine

s.023 Estimated and notional doses and special entries Regulated

Investigate and record lost or inaccurate radiation doses for classified personsEmployer

s.024 Dosimetry for accidents etc Regulated

Assess and report radiation doses after an accident or incidentEmployer

s.025 Medical surveillance Prosecution

Arrange medical surveillance for employees exposed to radiationEmployer

Unlimited fine

s.026 Investigation and notification of overexposure Regulated

Investigate and notify authorities of radiation overexposureEmployer

s.027 Dose limitation for overexposed employees Prosecution

Limit radiation doses and inform employees after an overexposureEmployer

Unlimited fine

Part 6

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT

6 of 7 sections shown

s.028 Sealed sources and articles containing or embodying radioactive substances Imprisonment

Use sealed radiation sources and test them for leaksEmployer

s.029 Accounting for radioactive substances Prosecution

Account for and keep records of radioactive substancesEmployer

Unlimited fine

s.030 Keeping and moving of radioactive substances Regulated

Safely store and label radioactive substancesEmployer

s.031 Notification of certain occurrences Regulated

Notify HSE or ONR immediately of radioactive releases, losses or theftsEmployer

s.032 Duties of manufacturers etc of articles for use in work with ionising radiation Prosecution

Design, install, and examine radiation equipment safelyManufacturer

Unlimited fine

s.034 Misuse of or interference with sources of ionising radiation Imprisonment

Misuse or interference with ionising radiation sourcesAny Person

1 other section in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.033 Equipment used for medical exposure

Part 7

DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES AND MISCELLANEOUS

1 of 9 sections shown

s.035 Duties of employees Regulated

Radiation workers must follow safety procedures and cooperate with employersEmployee

8 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional

s.036 Approval of dosimetry services

s.037 Defence on contravention

s.038 Exemption certificates

s.039 Extension outside Great Britain

s.040 Modifications relating to the Ministry of Defence etc

s.041 Transitional provisions and savings

s.042 Modifications and revocation

s.043 Review

Schedules

7 of 83 shown

s.005 Particulars to be entered in the radiation passbook Regulated

Ensure radiation passbooks contain all required informationEmployer

s.sch003 The employer must ensure that any employee in respect of... Regulated

Keep employee radiation exposure within legal dose limitsEmployer

s.sch003 An employer must not put into effect a system of... Regulated

Do not implement a dose limitation system without prior consultation and noticeEmployer

s.sch003 Where there is reasonable cause to believe that any employee... Regulated

Investigate and notify HSE if an employee exceeds 20 mSv dose in a yearEmployer

s.sch003 An employer must review the decision to put into effect... Regulated

Review dose limitation system decision every 5 yearsEmployer

s.sch003 Where an employer puts into effect a system of dose... Regulated

Record reasons for dose limitation system and keep records for 30+ yearsEmployer

s.sch006 The following particulars must be contained in a health record... Regulated

Keep complete health records for classified radiation workersEmployer

76 other schedules

s.001 Work not required to be notified under regulation 5

s.002 Consent to carry out a practice: indicative list of information

s.sch001 Work with ionising radiation is not required to be notified...

s.sch001 The criteria for the exemption from notification of work with...

s.sch001 Work with ionising radiation only meets the requirements of paragraph...

s.sch001 In paragraph 2(b), “found to be justified” has the meaning...

s.sch001 In this Schedule— “appropriate authority” means— in relation to any...

s.sch002 Responsibilities and organisational arrangements for protection and safety.

s.sch002 Quality assurance.

s.sch002 Staff competences, including information and training.

s.sch002 Design features of the facility and of radiation sources.

s.sch002 Anticipated occupational and public exposures in normal operation.

s.sch002 Safety assessment of the activities and the facility in order...

s.sch002 Emergency procedures.

s.sch002 Maintenance, testing, inspection and servicing so as to ensure that...

s.sch002 Management of radioactive waste and arrangements for the disposal of...

s.sch002 Management of disused sources.

s.sch003 Employees and trainees of 18 years of age or above

s.sch003 Where as a result of a review undertaken pursuant to...

s.sch003 In any case where— (a) the dose limits specified in...

s.sch003 In any case where, as a result of a review...

s.sch003 Any person who is aggrieved by the decision of the...

s.sch003 Sub-sections (2) to (6) of section 44 of the 1974...

s.sch003 Without prejudice to paragraph 1— (a) the limit on equivalent...

s.sch003 The Health and Safety Licensing Appeals (Hearings Procedure) Rules 1974...

s.sch003 In this Part, “appropriate authority” means— (a) in connection with...

s.sch003 Trainees aged under 18 years

s.sch003 Without prejudice to paragraph 3— (a) the limit on equivalent...

s.sch003 Other persons

s.sch003 Paragraph 5 does not apply in relation to any person...

s.sch003 Without prejudice to paragraphs 5 and 6—

s.sch003 For the purposes of regulation 12(2), the limit on effective...

s.sch003 Without prejudice to paragraph 8— (a) the limit on equivalent...

s.sch004 The implementation of requirements as to controlled and supervised areas....

s.sch004 The prior examination of plans for installations and the acceptance...

s.sch004 The regular calibration of equipment provided for monitoring levels of...

s.sch004 The periodic examination and testing of engineering controls, design features,...

s.sch005 Individual serial number of the passbook.

s.sch005 In respect of services performed by the classified outside worker—...

s.sch005 A statement that the passbook has been approved by the...

s.sch005 Date of issue of the passbook by the approved dosimetry...

s.sch005 The name, telephone number and mark of endorsement of the...

s.sch005 The name, address, telephone number and e-mail address of the...

s.sch005 Full name (surname, forenames), date of birth, gender and national...

s.sch005 Date of the last medical review of the classified outside...

s.sch005 The relevant dose limits applicable to the classified outside worker...

s.sch005 The cumulative dose assessment in mSv for the year to...

s.sch007 For the purpose of Regulation 2(4)— (a) the quantity ratio...

s.sch007 In any case where the isotopic composition of a radioactive...

s.sch008 (1) In this Schedule— “the 1999 Regulations” means the Ionising...

s.sch008 Where a superseded provision provides a period of time within...

s.sch008 (1) Any thing done, or having effect as if done,...

s.sch008 Where on or before 5th February 2018 an employer commences...

s.sch008 In paragraph 3 “appropriate authority” has the same meaning as...

s.sch008 Where on or before 5th February 2018 a person carries...

s.sch008 A person who carries out a practice requiring consent under...

s.sch008 Where an employer has, in respect of an employee, applied...

s.sch008 In paragraph 7— (a) “appropriate authority” has the same meaning...

s.sch008 A radiation passbook approved for the purposes of the 1999...

s.sch009 The Employment Act 1989

s.sch009 The Carriage of Dangerous Goods and Use of Transportable Pressure Equipment Regulations 2009

s.sch009 The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010

s.sch009 The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013

s.sch009 The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013

s.sch009 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

s.sch009 The Infrastructure Planning (Interested Parties and Miscellaneous Prescribed Provisions) Regulations 2015

s.sch009 The Health and Safety and Nuclear (Fees) Regulations 2016

s.sch009 The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016

s.sch009 The Employment Rights Act 1996

s.sch009 The Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992

s.sch009 The Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority) Regulations 1998

s.sch009 The Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2001

s.sch009 The High-activity Sealed Radioactive Sources and Orphan Sources Regulations 2005

s.sch009 The Health and Safety (Enforcing Authority for Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems) Regulations 2006

s.sch009 The Legislative Reform (Health and Safety Executive) Order 2008

s.sch009 The REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008

Help complying

Guvnor’s practical routes through this instrument.

Run a healthcare business

Ongoing compliance for CQC-registered healthcare providers covering inspections, professional registration, safeguarding, clinical governance, medicines management, and staff obligations

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Placing a medical device on the GB market

End-to-end learning path for manufacturers bringing a medical device to the Great Britain market for the first time. Covers pre-market steps (classification, …

Selling medical devices in both GB and Northern Ireland

How to achieve dual-market access for medical devices across Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Covers the different regulatory frameworks, marking options, conformity …

Responding to a medical device safety incident

Immediate actions when a serious incident occurs involving your medical device. Covers incident identification, reporting timeline determination, MORE portal submission, investigation requirements, …

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The Carriage of Dangerous Goods (Amendment) Regulations 2019 SI 2019/598

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The Construction Plant and Equipment (Harmonisation of Noise Emission Standards) (Amendment) Regulations 1992 SI 1992

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The Construction Plant and Equipment (Harmonisation of Noise Emission Standards) (Extension to Northern Ireland) Regulations 1992 SI 1992

The Construction Plant and Equipment (Harmonization of Noise Emission Standards) (Amendment) Regulations 1989 SI 1989

The Construction Products (Amendment) Regulations 1994 SI 1994

The Diving Operations at Work (Amendment) Regulations 1992 SI 1992

The Explosives Regulations 2014 (Amendment) Regulations 2016 SI 2016/315

The Falling-object Protective Structures for Construction Plant (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1988 SI 1988

The Gas Safety (Management) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023 SI 2023/320

The Health and Safety Information for Employees (Amendment) Regulations 2009 SI 2009

The Health and Safety (Training for Employment) (Amendment) Regulations 1989 SI 1989

The International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 SI 2014/2117

Duty extraction and severity labels are Guvnor’s analysis of the instrument, not the instrument itself. Always verify against the linked source text.

Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017

Does it bind you?

Other Acts binding the same actors

What it requires

PRELIMINARY

GENERAL PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF RADIATION PROTECTION

DESIGNATED AREAS

CLASSIFICATION AND MONITORING OF PERSONS

ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF RADIOACTIVE SUBSTANCES, ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT

DUTIES OF EMPLOYEES AND MISCELLANEOUS

Schedules

Help complying

Run a healthcare business

Respond to a medicines or controlled drugs incident

Placing a medical device on the GB market

Selling medical devices in both GB and Northern Ireland

Responding to a medical device safety incident

Connected legislation