What are the key Regulations?

Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974

Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulationss

What is the role of the NIRPA?

Advise the employer as to the precise requirements of the Acts and Regulations;

Assist in the production of risk assessments and systems of work prior to starting work with ultraviolet radiation or electromagnetic fields;

Audit local procedures and documentation to check they are adequate;

Assist in the production of, or improvement to, the necessary documentation;

Assist the employer in implementing appropriate work practices;

Liaise with other professionals regarding the introduction of new equipment, premises or uses of ultraviolet or EM radiation.

Why do I need a Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Adviser?

While it is not a formal legal requirement for users of ultraviolet or electromagnetic radiations to have an NIRPA, the Health & Safety Executive will expect the employer to have made a prior risk assessment of the particular activities they will be engaged in, and have systems of control, safety and audit in place. The employer will find this process easier if they have taken advice from an appropriately qualified expert in these radiations.