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Provider of radiation protection advice to a wide range of clients, within industry, research and teaching organisations throughout the UK, on all aspects of work with ionising radiation covering unsealed radioactive material, sealed radioactive sources and electrically generated X-rays. Auditing radiation protection provision and advising on IRR compliance. Design and implementation of training courses for both Radiation Protection Supervisors and general users of ionising radiation. Critical examinations of equipment. Testing of contamination and dose-rate meters. Sealed source leakage testing. Advice on compliance with the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (as amended) and the Radioactive Substances Act 1993, relating to the keeping and use of radioactive material, and disposal of radioactive waste. Radiologically contaminated land surveys and remediation.

Analysis of environmental samples for alpha, beta and gamma emitting radionuclides. Development and validation of new radiochemical techniques to UKAS standards. Auditing other CEH sections. Radiation Protection Supervisor responsible for ensuring safe use, storage and disposal of radioactive material.

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Collaboration with Birmingham City Council assessing the potential bioavailability of metals in allotment soils.

Port Sunlight

Evaluating gelling agents and developing the next generation antiperspirant sticks. Testing actives to produce consumer perceivable benefits for use in shampoos and conditioners. Writing claim support modules for use in court cases.

Certificate Of Professional Development, Radiation Protection

Phd, Radiochemistry, Geochemistry

Msc, Pollution And Environmental Control

Bsc Hons, Biological Sciences (Environmental Biology)