Roles and Responsibilities in Ionising Radiation

In this article:

• Clients Must Justify the Use of Ionizing Radiation: It is the client’s responsibility to evaluate whether the use of ionizing radiation is necessary and ensure that its application is justified by the benefits, with risks kept at an acceptable level.
• Radiographers Are Responsible for Radiation Safety: The radiographer must protect themselves and others from radiation exposure by following safety protocols, using shielding, and maintaining proper working distances.
• Compliance with Legal and Regulatory Standards Is Mandatory: All parties involved must adhere to national and international radiation protection regulations, including dose limits, equipment certification, and personnel training.
• Clear Role Definitions Enhance Operational Safety: Defining responsibilities between clients, radiographers, and safety officers ensures accountability and minimizes the risk of radiation incidents during industrial inspections.
• Radiation Use Requires Continuous Risk Assessment: Ongoing evaluation of exposure risks, equipment condition, and procedural effectiveness is essential to maintain a safe radiographic environment.