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THE RADIATION PROTECTION ADVISER

The ionizing radiations regulations 2017 (IRR17) require all (Radiation) Employers to appoint (in writing) and consult suitable Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs) to advise and assist them in complying with the regulations.

An RPA is an individual who holds a valid certificate of competence from the assessing body appointed by the Health and Safety Executive. (RPA(2000)).

Holding a certificate of competence does not, of itself make the holder a suitable RPA for a particular employer to consult. It is only a recognition of core competence. Employers will need to satisfy themselves that the RPA also possesses appropriate knowledge and experience relevant to the employer's particular working conditions.

Dr Neil R Pierce (CRadP FSRP)

I have been a Radiation Protection Adviser for over 30 years and have over 40 years experience of practical Veterinary Radiography, Scintigraphy and Radiation Therapy.

I have extensive experience in Chiropractic Radiography, Radiation Protection and Quality Control

I act as RPA and MPE for over 50 Chiropractic and Dental practices countrywide.

I am a:

  • Fellow of the Society for Radiological Protection
  • Chartered Radiation Protection Professional

And a member of the following:

  • Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine
  • Institute of Physics
  • Royal Society of Biology