Radioactive Sources

Very detailed guidance about the use and storage of radioactive sources in schools is given in the updated CLEAPSS guide L93 Managing Ionising Radiations and Radioactive Substances. You can find a copy of the latest version (Sep 2008) on the CLEAPSS website. It will also be on the 2009 CLEAPSS disc which is sent to schools in December 2008, or by following the link to the CLEAPSS website below.

If you need to dispose of any surplus sources, then read the Environment agency and CLEAPSS letters which you can download from the linked page below. The deadline for subsidised disposal has passed, but if you read the Environment Agency letter and follow their guidance, this should not be a problem.

If you are purchasing new sources, or have any queries, your Radiological Protection Officer for North Yorkshire LA is Terry Kirk.

Link to the CLEAPSS website

Information on how to store, use and dispose of radioactive sources - Updated Sept 08

Survey of Radioactive Sources - October 2008

As part of the changes to the regulations governing Handling of Radioactive Sources North Yorkshire LA is carrying out a survey of schools to identify what sources they hold. A copy of the form can be downloaded below, and completed copies returned to terry.kirk@northyorks.gov.uk or to the address on the form. (Oct 2008)

Advice on Disposal of Radioactive Sources

Documents giving advice from CLEAPSS and the Environment Agency - Updated Jan 2007