Will Brexit Affect IRR17?
IRR17 Standards
Since the release of Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 by the EU, UK employers must implement the HSE standards with the use of materials listed below:
radioactive material:
artificial radionuclides and naturally occurring radionuclides which are processed for their radioactive, fissile or fertile properties
naturally occurring radionuclides which are not processed for their radioactive, fissile or fertile properties
radiation generators, such as X-ray devices
work in an atmosphere containing radon above an annual average concentration of 300Bq m-3
Will the IRR17 still be in effect post-Brexit?
The short answer is no, according to EU Basic Safety Standards Directive 2013/59/Euratom - member States have now completed the transposition of these laws within the UK as of 6 February 2018.
It will still be as vital as ever to monitor classified individuals of their radiation exposure and our RemoteDNA live tracking can be a key element in monitoring your team’s dose limitation.