Director : Chris Perks
The Directorate continues to support the Society ' s charitable objectives as outlined below for each of its committees . In addition , we provide responses to technical queries from members of the public ranging from ' Can my health be affected by my smoke alarm ?' to issues surrounding mobile 5G installations . We provide the Society ' s support and consultation for a number of significant national and international projects including representing the Society on the :
• Public and Community Oversight Group of the National Institute for Health Research Health Protection Research Units on : o Environmental Exposures and Health o Chemical and Radiation Threats and Hazards o The MRC Centre for Environmental Health
• Stakeholder Committee of EMPIR 19ENV01 traceRadon research project into the application of radon metrology for use in climate change observation and radiation protection at the environmental level undertaken by EURAMET .
• Stakeholder support for EMPIR 19NET03 supportBSS - a project considering the development of a European Metrology Network ( EMN ).
• World Institute of Nuclear Security ( WINS ).
EMF & Optical Radiation Committee Chair : Richard Findlay , Secretary : Dave Rawlings
The EMFOR Committee has continued to address the practical implications of radiation protection related to EMF and optical radiation during 2020 . It continues to develop materials for members related to non-ionising radiation assessments . In response to wide ranging questions from members that were generated following a webinar sponsored by the committee , it has produced a series of detailed answers . It is currently preparing a guidance document relating to the role of Laser Protection Advisers in healthcare .
Legislation & Standards Committee Chair : Liz Thomas , Secretary : Chris Perks
This Committee raises awareness of and , where appropriate , co-ordinates a response on behalf of SRP to :
• the introduction of new legislation , regulations , standards and guidance
• existing regulatory practices
• consultation exercises on new legislation , regulations , standards and guidance that have an impact on radiation protection .
Individual and corporate responses to consultations are encouraged by promoting upcoming consultations in SRP Weekly . It is noted that the Society provides a focal point of contact in the UK for international organisations , Government and Regulators in all matters related to Ionising Radiation . The Committee held three formal meetings during the year . Business was also conducted via the Legislation and Standards Committee forum . It continues to co-ordinate quality and challenging responses to national and international consultations led by Government departments and agencies , such as regulators in the field of radiological protection and international organisations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency . Responses to consultations arising from IRPA are undertaken by CLIPS .
The Committee has co-ordinated SRP ' s response to a number of consultation exercises during the year including to ICRP , HSE and IAEA . It continues to maintain the Regulations summary sheets which are available to members on the website .
Medical Committee Chair : David Dommett , Secretary : Jennifer Poveda
The Committee provides education and information regarding radiation protection and safety ( primarily related to the medical sector ) via presentations at meetings and contributing to relevant publications . We discuss and try to address relevant current issues ( such as the impact of changes to legislation or guidance ) as well as trying to contribute to these . For example , we recently helped develop and reviewed the patient shielding guidance and dental guidance .
We review information from relevant authorities – such as the HSE , EA and CQC and disseminate this to interested parties . We foster collaboration by attending meetings with groups such as the BIR expert panel , IPEM and so on .
We also respond to public queries for information and prepare suitable responses that can be utilised in the future .
Metrology & Measurement Science Committee Chair : Simon Threadingham , Secretary : Shaun Marriott
The Metrology and Measurement Science Committee provides a focal point for the consideration of metrology best practice and development of new measurement science . This is achieved through engagement with the wider radiation metrology community via the Ionising Radiation Metrology Forum and the links the Committee has with specialists in the field .
In a similar manner to other groups and societies , 2020 has been a very different year , however , the planned work has , in the most , been delivered .
The issue of Measurement Good Practice Guide ( MGPG ) No . 49 – The Assessment of Uncertainty for Radiation Protection Instruments being the biggest highlight . This guide underwent extensive change over the 18 months that the Working Group dedicated to it , but this dedication has delivered a guide fit for the next 5 years .
As the first of 5 UK MGPGs , it is clear that the dissemination of best practice through the IRMF continues to provide a benefit to the wider community . The publication of further guides during 2021 will continue to strengthen that position .
The metrology sector continues to face challenges with competency demonstration but is an active area of work which it is hoped will show some progression during 2021 .
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