members and the public at large , it has continued to develop material relating to non-ionising radiation assessment and maintains a watching brief on key legislation , directives and guidance . It has promoted the CRadP post-nominal for radiation safety specialists , particularly those concerned with EMF radiation , as this is currently the only relevant accreditation available . The group continues to respond to enquiries from the public and fellow professionals . To support this , the range of relevant information available via SRP ' s website has increased . Development of schools ' outreach activities is an ongoing objective . Within the next twelve months , the group also aims to raise awareness of EMF hazards in relation to electric vehicles .
Legislation and Standards Committee Chair : Liz Thomas , Secretary : Nigel Reeves
The Committee raises awareness of , and where appropriate co-ordinates responses ( as appropriate in consultation with other SRP Committees ) 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 the weekly newsletter . 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 .
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 . These include :
• HSE consultation on a new approach to Consent Authorisation ( together with Medical , and Research and Teaching Committees ).
• Government consultation on proposed regulatory framework for fusion energy
• ICRP Consultation on Radiological Protection in Veterinary Practice ( TG110 ) ( undertaken by Medical Committee ).
Responses to consultations arising from IRPA are undertaken by CLIPS . The committee continues to maintain the Regulations Database which is available to members on the website .
Medical Committee Chair : Sharan Packer , Secretary : Jennifer Poveda
The Committee endeavours to support those working in the medical and associated sectors ( including veterinary and medical research ) by providing education and information regarding radiation protection and safety via presentations at meetings and contributing to relevant publications .
We aim to address current issues , such as the impact of changes to relevant legislation or guidance , as well as liaising with the regulators and responding to consultations on future changes in the UK and internationally . For example , we recently collated and submitted comments on the ICRP draft report on Radiation Protection in Veterinary Practice on behalf of SRP . The Committee provided an SRP representative to the HSE stakeholder group for the new consent process under IRR17 .
We collaborate on a regular basis with other organisations such as IPEM by attending meetings , sharing and disseminating information relating to radiation protection .
We also provided responses to public enquires relating to medical exposures to radiation received via SRP ' s website .
Metrology and Measurement Science Committee Chair : Simon Threadingham , Secretary : Kate Crawford
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 .
Following on from the pandemic in a similar manner to other groups and societies , 2021 has been a different year , however , the planned work has , in the most , been delivered . The publication of further Measurement Good Practice Guides during 2022 will continue to strengthen that position . The metrology sector continues to face challenges with competency demonstration , but this is an active area of work which , it is hoped , will show some progress during 2022 .
Non-Nuclear Industries Committee Chair : David Copplestone , Secretary : Michael Lockyer
As the name suggests , the Non-Nuclear Industries Committee represents the interests of those involved in radiological protection in the non-nuclear sector . We have a broad range of representation on the committee from regulatory bodies ( Environment Agency , HSE , ONR ) to academia , ( radio ) pharmaceutical industry , the production of radioactive sources and disposal of radioactive waste . We exist to raise awareness and disseminate guidance on issues related to radiological protection including for sectors that you might not immediately think of needing radiological protection such as the food and drink industry .
This year we have again met twice , and our meetings have been focused on finalising some guidance notes on the use of radioactive materials within different sectors . Specifically , we have been focused on one for the food and drink industry as well as producing drafts of those for industrial radiography and the transport of radioactive materials .
Nuclear Industry Committee Chair : Vicky Talbot , Secretary : Kim Vignitchouk
The Nuclear Industry Committee has been in a quiescent state over the last 12 months due to the pandemic . It is currently working with the Legislation and Standards Committee on the
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