STFC SHE Group Corporate Services STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Codes SHE communication is an area the STFC needs to improve and a simple demonstration of effective safety management – s alone are not enough This package is one of a series of STFC SHE Code – updates, revisions and launches. Simple presentations will be available for all Codes and should be used by STFC Managers at all levels to cascade the key messages to all staff and contractors.

STFC SHE Group Corporate Services Simplified format for SHE Codes To aid their communication and understanding - simple language and clear responsibilities Purpose – why the code exists Scope – where it does and does not apply Definitions – of key terms Responsibilities – set out by role – read the part applicable to you, simple language Appendices - specific to the code but include standard appendices for the training relevant to the code, and an audit checklist

STFC SHE Group Corporate Services Introduction to SHE Code 13 - Management of Radioactive Sealed Sources Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group

STFC SHE Group Corporate Services Radioactive sealed sources are frequently used in the STFC. The STFC places very high importance on their control. Keeping, using and transporting radioactive substances are subject to: –the Radioactive Substances Act 1993 –the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 –the High Activity Sealed Radioactive Sources and Orphan Sources Regulations 2005 Radioactive sealed source management

STFC SHE Group Corporate Services Application of the code This Code applies to all sealed, or closed radioactive sources owned by the STFC or used by the STFC on STFC sites, and covers their: –purchase; –storage; –use; –movement & transport; and –disposal. STFC tenants are required to register sources in their own name and inform the STFC

STFC SHE Group Corporate Services Key points Site Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) will provide advice and guidance on all aspects of radioactive sealed source management All sources must be under the control of a competent Radiation Protection Supervisor (RPS)/Authorised Source Holder –Strict inventory records must be maintained of source location in a Master Source Register Div. Head/Group leaders/Managers to ensure: –all sources are controlled by ‘Local Rules’ approved by the RPA; and –all sources, when not in use, are kept in secure ‘Local Store’ approved by the RPA

STFC SHE Group Corporate Services Key points The purchase of all new radioactive sources must be approved by a Director and managed by the site RPA Site RPAs to maintain a Central Store for all sources and undertake a leak testing programme All incidents or near misses involving radiation must be reported to SHE Group, through SHE Enterprise Site RPAs maintain relevant Authorisations and Registrations associated with radioactive sealed sources

STFC SHE Group Corporate Services Key points Read the part of the Code relevant to you If you use sealed sources –Do you know who your RPS is ? –Do you know your ‘local rules’ ? are they up to date, reflecting current practise and are they followed ? If you are responsible for a sealed source(s) –Is your local source store(s) secure ? –Are your source records accurate and up to date ?

STFC SHE Group Corporate Services Recognising the importance of competence in safety management - an appendix to each SHE code lists necessary training Training appendices should be used by managers and staff when considering new hazards or in general as part of Annual Performance Reviews (APRs) - see SHE Code 10 ‘Provision of SHE training’ As each code is launched relevant training will be set up for staff to book To book this training contact your local SHE training contacts: - RAL UKATC DL Swindon 2061 SHE Training

STFC SHE Group Corporate Services Further questions Don’t hesitate to contact your RPA - Martin Holbourn, DL Paul Wright, RAL 5480 SHE Group - Graeme Finlan, DL, 3147, RAL, Gareth Baker, DL, Jim Wells, RAL, 6323 or Departmental Safety Contact If you have questions on the content or the format of the presentation.

STFC SHE Group Corporate Services Departmental Safety Contacts CLFBrian Wyborn RAL 5589 TBUSteve Quinton RAL 5534 Christine Mills DL 3885 ISISJane Vickers RAL 8331 SSTDGuy Woodhouse RAL 5328 SRSMike Bailey DL 3904 PPDErik Johnson RAL 5071 Corporate Services Andy Dickinson RAL 8345 Paul Flower RAL 6264 Colin Weeks DL 3294 CSEDTim Franks DL 3985 Julia Easton RAL 5796 E- science Andrew Kaye RAL 8279 ASTeCJoe Herbert DL 3215 RAL HQ Andy Boyd RAL 8222 UKATC ROE Ron Lambert ROE 325 Swindon HQ Rose Russell Swindon 2061

STFC SHE Group Corporate Services ” “Management of Radioactive Sealed Sources” New STFC SHE code launched: See “What’s new” at the SHE website Are your sources sealed ? Are you responsible for, or use, radioactive sealed (or closed) sources ?