Introduction to Non-Ionising Radiation Safety Webinar

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1:00pm

Introduction (15 mins)

David Rawlings

What is SRP, aims of the session, perspective: what is NIR? why should people care? why is it hard, interest from regulators

1:15pm

EMF equipment, regulations, guidance and risk assessment process (30 mins)

Hugo Bibby

Equipment– (not an exclusive list), terminology and hazards, regulations, EMF risk assessment process; non-binding guidance and other sector related information, potential controls, indicated records and documentation, duty holders

1:45pm

EMF case studies (30 mins)

Richard Findlay

Key examples demonstrating broad principles including   some responses and outcomes following an EMF risk assessment

2:15pm

EMF Q+A (10 mins)

ALL

2:25pm

Comfort Break (10mins)

2:35pm

Optical/laser equipment, regulations, guidance and risk assessment process (30 mins)

Lisbeth Yates

Equipment– (not an exclusive list), terminology and hazards, regulations, optical/laser risk assessment process; non-binding guidance and other sector related information, potential controls, indicated records and documentation, duty holders

3:05pm

Optical/laser case studies (30 mins)

Angela Yeadon

Key examples demonstrating broad principles including some responses and outcomes following an optical/laser risk assessment

3:35pm

Optical Q+A (10 mins)

ALL

3:45pm

Comfort Break (10 mins)

3:55pm

Corporate issues, communication and training (30 mins)

David Rawlings

Radiation safety policy and delegation of health and safety duties, training records, incident reporting, sharing of best practice within the organisation, identifying and supporting workers at particular risk.

4:25pm

Corporate & communications Q+A (10 mins)

ALL

4:35pm

Wash up and thanks (15 mins)

David Rawlings

To include suggestions for further learning/development (e.g. bibliography, courses, 3^rd party support, certification, mentorship, membership of professional bodies, etc.)

4:50pm

Meeting Close