HPA Radiation Protection Services
As the UK's primary authority on radiation protection, the HPA's Radiation Protection Division (RPD) represents a very significant resource for employers and others. The specific function of RPD is to carry out research to advance knowledge about protection from the risks of radiation; provide laboratory and technical services; run training courses; provide expert information and fulfill a significant advisory role to regulators, government, the public and others.
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HPA Radiation Safety Training for the Workplace
HPA offers radiation safety training for individuals and companies of all sizes delivered throughout the year at our training centres across the UK. Whether you want to develop your own understanding, train your workforce, or simply ensure you comply with the latest legislation, HPA can help you achieve your goals.
HPA Radiation Protection Adviser Service
The HPA RPA service has many years of experience in radiation protection and provides advice to thousands of clients representing all the major industry sectors as well to users in the fields of education, research and medicine. Organisations using our RPA service can be assured that the advice they receive is always based on best practice.
HPA Training for Radiological Protection Professionals
The Radiological Protection Training Scheme is a development framework that provides an essential knowledge base for those wishing to become competent as radiological protection professionals and for those professionals wishing to develop skills in specified areas of radiological protection.
HPA Laser Protection Adviser Service
As the government agency responsible for establishing safe exposures, HPA is at the forefront of laser and IPL safety and provides advice and training to thousands of customers. Our LPA service was established in response to rising concerns about the safe use of laser and IPL systems and is widely welcomed by healthcare providers.
PC-CREAM Radiological Impact Assessment Software
Developed by HPA, PC-CREAM is an application for performing radiological impact assessments of routine and continuous discharges of radionuclides to the environment. It can be used to assess both individual and collective doses to the public.