Health Physics Advice
Australian Radiation Services Pty. Ltd. (ARS) provides Health Physics advice on all aspects of the safe handling of ionising radiation sources. This advice covers sealed and unsealed radioactive sources, naturally occuring radioactive material and ionising radiation emitting apparatus, specifically:
- Appropriate radiation monitoring equipment
- Design of radiation stores and "hot" labs
- Shielding calculations for laboratories and diagnostic practices
- Review of safe working procedures for sealed and unsealed sources
- Advice on the safe operation of irradiation facilities
- Radiological site assessments and risk assessments
- Radionuclide assays of solids and liquids
- Review of radiation safety procedures and radiation management plans
- Compliance advice with local Codes of Practice, Commonwealth, State and international regulations