Ionising radiation

All work with ionizing radiation is subject to a permit or notification requirement according to the Radiation Protection Act (2018:396). Before an activity begins, the radiation protection officer, Cecilia Lagerström, must be informed. Each unit/school that works with ionizing radiation must establish its own local routines such as handling and protection instructions, contamination controls and handling of radioactive waste. Information such as; type of isotope, activity (Bq), reference date, and type of equipment/radiation source (open/closed) must be saved locally. The activity must be inventoried annually by the radiation protection officer.

Employees who work with ionizing radiation must follow SSM's regulations and Örebro University's local radiation protection regulations, have the necessary competence/training, use adequate protective equipment/protective devices and work according to the activity's established routines. The operator is responsible for ensuring that radioactive waste is handled in accordance with the university's regulations; contact your local contact person for further information.