Statement of Intent
To be a mutual-aid association whose members collaborate, sharing knowledge and experience, to define and manage initial emergency response procedures for incidents occurring in Great Britain during transportation of members' radiological materials.
About RADSAFE
RADSAFE is a private company limited by guarantee that offers mutual assistance in the event of a transport accident involving radioactive materials belonging to a RADSAFE member.
RADSAFE Awareness Training Course
The RADSAFE Awareness Training Course is intended for those professionals whose duties may encompass planning for, or responding to, transport radiation emergencies. The course is free of charge, including venue and refreshments. Any travel or subsistence associated with attending this course must be met by the trainee.
Click here to take the Awareness course
RADSAFE Awareness Training Course outline
- Fundamentals of radiation protection
- Instrumentation and monitoring
- Overview of transport arrangements
- RADSAFE arrangements
- National Arrangements for Incidents involving Radioactivity (NAIR)
- Desktop and practical exercises
Radsafe Responders Refresher Training Course
The Radsafe Responders Refresher Training Courses is aimed specifically at those employees of Radsafe organisations who act as Radsafe Responders and who have already attended Initial Training.
Initial Training - This is practical in person training for new responders.
Refresher training - Radsafe now offers online training to refresh responders in their actions at the scene of an event. This training is available here
Click here to take the Responders course (requires password) - your company Radsafe representative and/or training department should be able to provide you with the access password.
Advice & Guidance. Documents for the public and emergency services
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Download Media Q&A
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Download Public Information
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Download RADSAFE Generic Advice
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Download Statement of Intent
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Download Summary of radiation risks
(DOC, 216kb)